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Join families from across Milwaukee on Saturday, February 4, for a night of fun for a worthy cause: Summer Camp scholarships for low income-youth.
Enjoy owl hikes, sledding, campfires and s'mores, special entertainment by Mr. Flower and his special guest, Gandhi the Great Horned Owl and music by family favorite Fox and Branch. Bid on items at our silent auction and enjoy dinner provided by Trocadero.
Our scholarship program ensures that children from diverse backgrounds will spend time learning, growing and becoming a community together.
Come to A Hoot in the Night! Tickets are $100 per family. Check www.urbanecologycenter.org/ahoot to register. Special thanks to our A Hoot in the Night co-chairs: Deb Andraca and Suzanne Singh.
Winter Sports Series
Winter is a great time to get outside and explore nature. Snow is a great substrate to find animal tracks and make your own. Join us as we explore Greater Milwaukee parks. Meet at Riverside Park; transportation to other parks provided.
Click here for information on snowshoeing events
Click here for information on cross country skiing events
Prescribed Burn Request for Proposal
The Urban Ecology Center is requesting proposals for qualified professional burn contractors to conduct prescribed burns for areas of riparian flats along the east bank of the Milwaukee River, as well as, areas of prairie and savannah uplands within Riverside Park for a total of approximately 4 acres. The purpose of these controlled burns is to provide ecological management, reduce fuel load, and assist in control of invasives, including Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea).
Request for Proposal Dates:
Request opens January 15, 2012
Request closes February 15, 2012
Proposal should be submitted not later than 5pm on February 15, 2012 to Kim Forbeck via email at kforbeck@urbanecologycenter.org.
Click here for the full RFP document.
Menomonee Valley adventure
While our Menomonee Valley Center doors won’t officially open until the fall of 2012, there is plenty to do and see in the Valley:
Explore the Valley Passage, which re-establishes a historic connection from Milwaukee’s south side to the Menomonee Valley.
Bike the Hank Aaron State Trail which runs east/west along the Menomonee River.
Visit Stormwater Park and observe the native plants, woodlands, and newtopography that detains flood water from entering our lakes and rivers.
Watch for wildlife along the Menomonee River. Just yesterday we saw a Great Blue Heron and a Red-Tailed Hawk!
This Fall, take advantage of all the Valley has to offer!
Winter Lecture Series at Washington Park
From Denali to Hati to Afghanistan, there is so much to discover about the world around us! Spend this winter learning and growing during our new lecture series in Washington Park.
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