Greenfolks Garden is a place for people to come together on common ground. It is a place for children to learn about the food they eat and the natural world around them. It is a space that fosters creativity and nurturing. It is a space for gathering and a space for contemplation. It is our […]
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Herp Inventory of Riverside Park and Milwaukee River Corridor
By Kathleen Manke, Urban Ecology Center A herp is a term for any reptile or amphibian. Both play an important role in the food web, preying on small insects and becoming food for larger animals. The Urban Ecology Center is conducting a comprehensive reptile and amphibian (herp) survey of the park and river corridor between […]
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Pet Peeve: Folks who won’t SCOOP THEIR DOG’S POOP!
by Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle There’s no other way to put this. Pet waste is unsightly and it stinks! Riverwest is full of it! I’ve never seen so much crap left in public walking places in my life. My child care kids are always dodging it on our walks. I’ve had the unfortunate experience of stepping in […]
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Milwaukee Public Theatre: A Strong Presence at Riverwest Summer Festivals
They stand for diversity, creativity, and ordinary people, so it’s no wonder they have become part of the Riverwest landscape. Since 1993, Milwaukee Public Theatre (MPT) has performed in Gordon Park every year on the 4th of July
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COA Introduces a New Riverwest Cultural Arts Program for Kids
In recent weeks, Riverwest youth (ages 7-18) have visited the Art Museum, Mitchell Park Domes, and Public Museum; attended the film screening of “Dear Rita” at UWM; and watched a Ko-Thi Dance performance at the Pabst Theater. Last month, COA Youth & Family Centers went Salsa with a Latin Fiesta highlighted by performances of Latin […]