By Cari Taylor-Carlson Distance-Two miles, the round trip to Gordon Park and back.Time- An hour, or more, if you linger by the riverWhere to eat-Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. CommerceBeerline Café, vegetarian, 2076 N. CommerceStubby’s Gastrogrub, 2060 N. HumboldtStart-2134 N. Riverboat RoadParking-Along Riverboat Road More Photos at bottom of story You know you are at the right place to start this […]
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Posted inEcology and the Environment
Psychology of Green Space
Turn Off those Screens you are always looking at and get outdoors. by Jordyn Noennig Diversity is something that urban areas try to encourage in cities. Diversity of people, diversity of cuisine, diversity of festivals, and diversity of experiences. But something that can be easily overlooked in developing urban areas is diversity in nature. Studies […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Emily Thornburg
Remember: Emily running by a stream Love lost, such a cost, Give me things that don’t get lost. Like a coin that won’t get tossed Rolling home to you — Neil Young. Old Man by Vince Bushell with messages from co-workers and friends, photos by Emily Thornburg I only know what I […]
Posted inGreen Spaces Briefs, Neighborhood News, News
Estabrook dam still an issue going into election season
by Monica Reida Due to a lack of action from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the Estabrook Dam on the Milwaukee River continues to stand without a decision made as to if it should be demolished or repaired. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ordered the county to open the gates of the dam […]
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Dam Decision – Remove It
Photo and story by Vince Bushell You can’t make everybody happy. The common good should determine resource management. Resources include public land and water, and public finance. Science is not opinion. Some aspects of best use in the public arena are opinion. The above aphorisms are criteria I use to make a judgement on […]
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