Let’s call this “Backyard Chickens 101.” Or “Intro to Urban Chickens.” Or something like that, because you’re learning along with me. Unless you already know a lot about raising chickens in your yard. Then, I suppose, you can just enjoy the pictures. As a wanna-be chicken owner I’m getting as much information as I can […]
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Posted inNeighborhood News
The Riverwest Food Pantry
A Loaf of Bread, A Can of Beans and So Much More The motto of the Riverwest Food Pantry is, “Not by bread alone.” Those four words capture the operation of the pantry, in that it strives to provide as broad a selection of fresh, prepared and canned food as possible. The motto also speaks […]
Posted inNeighbor Spotlight
Neighbor Spotlight – Jan Christensen
It’s hard to talk about both urban agriculture and Riverwest without Jan Christensen’s name coming up. When I suggested that she be the Neighbor Spotlight, Jan looked at me quizzically, put her head on her desk, and laughed. But no one in the Currents office could deny that it did made sense to feature her […]
Posted inGreen Spaces Briefs
RRF hosts environmental film festival August 1 on the Milwaukee River
Come on down to the Milwaukee River and watch environmentally focused films on an outdoor screen. On Friday August 1, The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will present eleven short films ranging from humorous, to educational, serious, profound and dreamlike. Engaging for adults and children alike. Presented by the River Revitalization Foundation on their property […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
Bike Organizations and Retail/Repair Shops
Compiled by Greta Jochem Bike Federation of Wisconsin 3618 W Pierce St (414) 431-1798 Wisconsinbikefed.org This statewide organization works to make Wisconsin a better place to ride a bike, primarily through education and legislation. In the past, they have helped pass bike legislation like the 2009 anti-dooring legislation and have hosted and promoted events like […]
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