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About UEC

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So Much Life at the Urban Ecology Center!
Check it out and enjoy the wonders of urban nature at any of our three branches.
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Programs & Events
Calendar
Browse upcoming programs and events.

Book a group program
Private group programs by our amazing program staff!

Adventure Days
When school's out, we offer adventures!

Summer Camp
Keep the fun and learning going all summer! 
Environmental Education
School partnerships, early-childhood education, resources for teachers, and
more.

Land Stewardship
Improving habitat on 74 acres of urban land.

Research
Bridging the gap between professional researchers and the community.

Eco-Travel
Experience breathtaking views & awesome wildlife sightings.
Early Learners

Brew City Birding Festival

Take it Outside Days

FEATURED EVENT

TAKE IT OUTSIDE DAY - BIKES AT RIVERSIDE PARK

Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the
basics of biking.

Learn more

Branches

RIVERSIDE PARK

1500 E. Park Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53211

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WASHINGTON PARK

(temporary location: Washington Park Pool House)
4023 W. Galena St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208

Learn More

MENOMONEE VALLEY

3700 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Learn MoreRent this Venue
Land and Water Acknowledgement
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Volunteer with UEC
There are so many ways to contribute your time to UEC

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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have regular weekly volunteer opportunities.
Find one that works for you

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Rentals & Parties
Venue Rentals
Check out our venues and spaces to rent!

Weddings at UEC
Learn about hosting your ecofriendly wedding with us!

Birthday Parties
Staff-led birthday party packages
Rent our Venues

Riverside Park
Our "Green" venue on Milwaukee's East Side

Menomonee Valley
Our "Green" venue on Milwaukee's South Side

Washington Park
Opening late Fall 2024

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Legacy Society
Planned giving to support our mission for years to come.
Imagine Capital Campaign
Help support the future growth of the UEC mission.

Donor List
See who makes our work possible with their support!

Wish List
Our list of identified needs for in-kind donations.

More Ways to Give
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Corporate Engagement
Support UEC's mission through employee engagement

Sponsor an Event
Community and fundraising events throughout the year!

Corporate Group Volunteering
Outdoor volunteering for corporate groups all year around!

Corporate Benefit Program
Unique program to connect your employees with urban nature.

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JUNE ADVENTURE DAYS

Celebrate the end of the school year with an outdoor adventure! Adventure days
are scheduled from June 11 -14 for school-aged kids.

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE DAY - BIKES AT RIVERSIDE PARK

May 18, 2024

Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the
basics of biking.

Learn More

SUMMER SOLSTICE SOIRÉE

Join us for our 17th annual Summer Solstice Soirée presented by Husch Blackwell
to celebrate and raise funds for the Urban Ecology Center.



Purchase Tickets


YOUR SUPPORT MAKES OUR WORK POSSIBLE!

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FEATURED UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

FAMILY PROGRAMS

GREEN BIRDING CHALLENGE - FLEDGLING FUN

Join the 12th annual Green Birding Challenge at Riverside Park! Rotate through
four activity stations focused on our feathered friends - including a migration
challenge obstacle course, a bird call chorus, and more!
Saturday, May 11
8am - 12:30pm

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TITLE OF THE EVENT OR PROGRAM HERE

Day Month | TIME - TIME

Branch Location

FRIENDS & FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Thursday, May 9

Washington Park - Pool House

SOLD OUT - OUTDOOR EXPLORE CLUB - WASHINGTON PARK

Thursday, May 9

Washington Park

NATIVE GARDENING ON SMALL CITY PLOTS

Tuesday, May 14

Riverside Park

OUTDOOR EXPLORE CLUB - RIVERSIDE PARK

Tuesday, May 14

Riverside Park

SOLD OUT - OUTDOOR EXPLORE CLUB - WASHINGTON PARK

Thursday, May 16

Washington Park
See more on Calendar

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

MINDFUL MENDING

Mend it! Darn it! Sew it! Give new life to some worn clothes. Materials and
supplies provided but feel free to bring any projects you’re working on. All
skill levels welcome! This event is free and takes place every Wednesday, 4:00
PM - 6:30 PM

Learn More

TITLE OF THE EVENT OR PROGRAM HERE

Day Month | TIME - TIME

Branch Location

THURSDAYS CAMINATAS PARA MUJERES - WALKS FOR WOMEN MULTI-DAY SIGN UP

Thursday, May 9

Menomonee Valley

OWL'S MOVING CASTLE - VIRTUAL BACKYARD NATURALIST SERIES - BREW CITY BIRDING
FESTIVAL

Friday, May 10

Virtual Program

BOTANY WALK AT WASHINGTON PARK

Friday, May 10

Washington Park - Pool House

WEDNESDAYS CAMINATAS PARA MUJERES - WALKS FOR WOMEN MULTI-DAY SIGN UP

Wednesday, May 15

Menomonee Valley

MINDFUL MENDING

Wednesday, May 15

Riverside Park
See more on Calendar

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ROOT (RESTORING OUR OUTDOORS TOGETHER)

Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the natural
areas we manage! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work,
planting, etc.

Browse Upcoming Dates

TITLE OF THE EVENT OR PROGRAM HERE

Day Month | TIME - TIME

Branch Location

MENOMONEE VALLEY ROOT (RESTORING OUR OUTDOORS TOGETHER)

Thursday, May 9

Menomonee Valley

RIVERSIDE PARK ROOT (RESTORING OUR OUTDOORS TOGETHER)

Thursday, May 9

Riverside Park

EARLY MORNING BIRD WALK AT RIVERSIDE PARK

Thursday, May 9

Riverside Park

WASHINGTON PARK ROOT (RESTORING OUR OUTDOORS TOGETHER)

Friday, May 10

Washington Park - Pool House

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Saturday, May 11

Virtual Program
See more on Calendar


OUR BRANCHES

RIVERSIDE PARK

1500 E. Park Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Learn More

WASHINGTON PARK

(temporary location: Washington Park Pool House)
4023 W. Galena St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208

Learn More

MENOMONEE VALLEY

3700 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Learn More




LATEST FROM OUR BLOG

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

By
Michelle
Milford
on
May 1, 2024
TRIUMPH. What a word! And in this case, what a program name! TRIUMPH stands for
Training in Urban Medicine and Public Health - a program developed by the
University of Wisconsin in response to health inequities and chronic physician
shortages in Wisconsin’s urban areas. But, how does a medical program relate to
the Urban Ecology Center?

A REINTRODUCTION OF FIRE ON THE LAND

By
Emily
Helm
on
March 15, 2024
We usually conduct prescribed burns at our Menomonee Valley, Riverside Park, and
Washington Park locations each spring. Spring and Fall seasons are typically
when the weather is most ideal for successfully and safely laying fire on the
ground. This is also when most native vegetation is ‘dormant’, or not actively
growing.

NOT FOR EARTH, BUT FOR BEAUTY BRANDS - UN-GREENWASHING YOUR MAKEUP BAG
INGREDIENTS

By
Guest
Blogger
on
March 6, 2024
Greenwashing is a general anti-marketing term used to describe advertising and
packaging that promote a healthy or eco-friendly vibe with no substance to back
it up. I know you’ve seen it - “clean beauty,” “all-natural,” or the
never-ending lists of “free-from…” Greenwashing nudges the buyer to believe they
are making a better or maybe safer product choice... Earth tones don’t equal a
better product! 

SHORT-LIVED SPRING WILDFLOWERS

By
Urban Ecology Center
Staff
on
February 21, 2024
Early spring brings us more than just sorely missed warmer temperatures with
more daylight. It’s a “goldilocks zone” where the snow has melted but the trees'
leaves don’t yet shade the ground. For a short period of time, when conditions
are just right, spring ephemerals begin to bloom.

GROWING UP UEC

By
Michelle
Milford
on
February 15, 2024
In the heart of the city, where towering buildings and bustling streets dominate
the landscape, the Urban Ecology Center provides opportunities for everyone to
connect to nature and each other. For six-year-old Maggie and her mother Brooke,
“their Urban Ecology Center” is more than just a place - it is where their
connection to the natural world intensifies and their mother-daughter bond
strengthens as Maggie grows.
Read More


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We connect people in cities to nature and each other.
ABOUT
Mission, Vision & Values
History
Our Staff
Our Board
Blog
Annual Reports & 990s
We're Hiring!
Careers
Anti-Racism Statement
UEC Merchandise
Contact Us
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Calendar
Book a Group Program
Adventure Days
Summer Camp
Environmental Education
Land Stewardship
Research
Eco-Travel
Early Learners
BRANCHES
Riverside Park
Washington Park
Menomonee Valley
Land & Water Acknowledgement
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with UEC
Volunteer Application
Volunteer Login
RENTALS & PARTIES
Venue Rentals
Weddings at UEC
Birthday Parties
Rent Riverside Park Branch
Rent Menomonee Valley Branch
Coming Fall 2024
Rent Washington Park Branch
SUPPORT
Donate Now
Join the Hive
Legacy Society
Donor List
Wish List
More Ways to Give
Corporate Engagement
Sponsor an Event
Corporate Group Volunteering
Corporate Benefits Program
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