Gardener’s Market Follows the Trend toward Local Produce
by Suzanne Zipperer
Why is it called Gardeners Market and not Farmers Market was my first question to Nathan Moomaw, manager of the Sunday market on the corner of Bremen and Locust Streets.
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Posted inNeighborhood News
Community Gardens Face Water Shut Off
By Nick Kotecki and Janice Christensen
City Plans Policy Change:
Community Gardens Face Water Shut-Off
Community gardening is expanding in Milwaukee. Last season there were 78 raised bed gardens in Kilbourn Park. This year there are 123.
On Memorial Day the Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) held their second annual Victory Garden Blitz and installed more than 100 back yard gardens throughout the city.
Hide House Community Garden in Bay View has 110 raised beds.
Posted inNeighbor Spotlight
Neighbor Spotlight • Dr. Ian Harris
photo by Spencer Chumbley
Dr. Ian Harris is known as the “Father of Peace Education.” He has spent most of his 32 years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pioneering in the field of peace studies.
But his passion, and his inspiration, is the tract of wilderness between the Friends Meeting House and the Milwaukee River.
Posted inNeighborhood News
Setting A Course for Cycling
by Jessica Wineberg Binder and Kevin Luecke
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
To many, crocuses and other flowersare the first sign of spring. To Jacob Newborn of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, more crowded bike lanes indicate that winter is over.
Posted inNeighborhood News
Walk for Water – Hike for your health
Walk for Water
Sunday April 18, Gordon Park (2800 block of Humboldt Blvd) on the Milwaukee River
Register 1pm – 3pm ~ Approximately a 2 mile hike FREE!
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