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Wildlife Rescue Tips

The Wisconsin Humane Society operates the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in the state. Located at 45th St. and Wisconsin Ave., the shelter staff at the Center treat over 5,000 wild animals of about 135 different species each year — from field mice to foxes, hummingbirds to herons.

Posted inFurther Down Stream

Further Down Stream July 2004

Beth Fetterley, director of education at the Urban Ecology Center (UEC), received the 2004 Conservation Educator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin DNR. During Fetterley’s four years with UEC, she has created the Ecology and Adventure after-school clubs and expanded the Urban Adventures program. She also created the High School Outdoor Leadership program, which […]

Posted inMusic & Events

WEEKDAY HAPPENINGS IN RIVERWEST

SPLASH PAD at GORDON PARK, NOW OPEN Hours: 11AM-5PM, daily, weather permitting. — ART IN THE PARK: Monday, June 28 thru Friday, July 2 AWE Trucks at Gordon Park (Humboldt & Locust). FREE art experiences for kids, ages 3-14. AWE: Artists Working in Education. More info at: 922-3877. — ========================================================= NOTE: Turnout for the Mayor’s […]

Posted inNeighborhood News

Sculpture to be Installed in Riverwest’s Gordon Park

Milwaukee, WI — World-class artist David Middlebrook is giving Riverwest a new landmark: a spectacular sculpture in Gordon Park. The arch-shaped sculpture will be installed at the entryway to the park, facing the southeast corner of the Humboldt Boulevard and Locust Street intersection. The arch marks the beginning of the new Beerline Trail and will be visible to thousands of commuters each day.

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WEEKDAY HAPPENINGS IN RIVERWEST

You are invited to the GRAND OPENING & OPEN HOUSE for: MONDO BROTHERS MARKET & CAFE 2730 N. Humboldt (& Center) THURSDAY, JUNE 10 11AM-8PM – Open House (stop by anytime) 11:30AM – Grand Opening with Mayor Tom Barrett The new market features bakery, coffee, deli, wine, natural and organic grocery items. Saturday and Sunday […]