by Beth Fetterley and Jenny West The Urban Ecology Center will soon be kicking off an array of summer programs for young people who have completed grades one through 12. Jenny West, who participated in last year’s Outdoor Leaders program for high schoolers, says “you would be surprised at what nine strangers and a handful […]
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The Phenology of Nature
by Jim McGinity A juvenile Red-headed Wood-pecker has been entertaining students and Riverside Park visitors throughout the fall and winter. It was first seen in November and seems to be sticking around in the same area. With the mild winter and abundant mast (acorn) crop, this bird will most likely survive the winter right in […]
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A New Educational Tool for the Urban Ecology Center: Alternatively Fueled Vans!
Thanks to the generosity of Wisconsin Energy Corpor-ation, a small grant from the state, and a discount from Hall Chevrolet, soon you will see two brand new vans circulating in the neighborhood. These vans will look much like any van from the outside, but an astute observer will notice something interesting. Where the spare tire is normally stored is an extra fuel tank and on the side of the van there is not one gas cap but two!
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Reservoir No Longer Needed?
By Sonya Jongsma Knauss and Vince Bushell “We remain firm in our commitment to include community input” — Carrie Lewis, superintendent of the Milwaukee Department of Water Works, about the shape of the reservoir hill of Kilbourn Park What’s at stake: The future shape of the landmark hill: will the hill maintain its present height […]
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by Tess Reiss Tis the Season to sprinkle holiday cheer by your generous patronage of local shops, crafts, and global fair trade products in Milwaukees hometown neighborhoods. On New Years Eve try a round robin with friends at local bars while sampling the live music, food, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight. Merry & […]
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