By Alexandra Garner This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Urban Ecology Center Getting Ready for Summer Camps
By Hayley Crandall The Urban Ecology Center is planning to safely welcome children for summer camps this season at all three Milwaukee locations, according to a press release published last … [Read more...]
Exploring Your Own Backyard with the Urban Ecology Center
By Hayley Crandall Believe it or not, backyards are biodiverse places and the Urban Ecology Center is helping people learn more about them. The Urban Ecology Center is hosting its seasonal … [Read more...]
Milwaukee-Native Tim Vargo Discusses Citizen Science at the Urban Ecology Center
By Eelisa Jones The field of citizen science breaks down the notion that an academic degree is required in order to be influential in the scientific world. Citizen science expands throughout … [Read more...]
Washington Park Partners offers ‘doorbuster’ on foreclosed homes
By Andrea Waxman Neighborhood News Service As ACTS Housing Specialist Blia Cha drew a red ticket and called out the number, a small group of potential homeowners standing in front of her … [Read more...]
Local groups challenge Milwaukee area residents to “Know It’s Local”
Five local organizations challenge Milwaukee area residents to eat locally for the first two weeks in September as part of Milwaukee’s fourth annual Eat Local Challenge. The Challenge encourages … [Read more...]
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Courier endorses Nikiya Harris for Supervisor
Nikiya Harris was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Education. … [Read more...]
State Farm awards $325,000 to LISC Milwaukee
Grant supports community redevelopment programming State Farm Insurance is pleased to announce a $325,000 grant to LISC Milwaukee, a leading expert in achieving long-term neighborhood revitalization. … [Read more...]