Programs at the Urban Ecology Center
From canoeing and hiking, to exploring astronomy or your back yard, the Urban Ecology Center has programs for everyone.
Click on the months on the left to find programs listed by date or look in our newsletter, River Reflections, to find programs listed by category. To view the newsletter, you'll need Acrobat Reader.
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The Urban Ecology Center has two locations that provide public programming - Riverside Park and Washington Park. Look for the icons on the right to determine where the program meets.
Special Events
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Saturday, September 12
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Washington Bark Dog Days 
Bring your four-legged friend and join us for the sixth annual Washington Bark Dog Days. In addition to the dog pools, lure-coursing, dog psychic and vendors, we will have an open house at the Center. You and your best bud are welcome to meet our native snakes, turtles and fish at 1 p.m. then join us on a walking tour of the restoration projects happening in the park at 2. Proceeds benefit ROMP, Neighborhoods United for Washington Park and the Urban Ecology Center.
Sunday, September 12
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$6 per dog (includes a doggie goodie bag) |
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Saturday, September 25
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Fall Festival
Woohoo, it’s fall! Time to get out for some family fun!
- Meet our bees and visit their home!
- Shop for rummage and preserved fruit and veggies thanks to Victory Garden Initiative
- Try some hands-on science experiments
- Go rock climbing
- Enjoy a nature walk in Riverside Park
- Create crafts
- Ride in a carriage
- Play games
- Eat caramel apples and baked potatoes
- Visit resource booths and more
Saturday, September 25
Noon - 4 p.m.
For everyone
Free - donations appreciated |
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Fall Festival for Afternoon Nappers
A Fall Festival program for the young ones! Enjoy a puppet show, craft, and outdoor activities.
Saturday, September 25
10:30 a.m. - noon
For kids 5 and younger accompanied by an adult
Free - donations appreciated
Registration required by September 24, call 964-8505 |
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Sunday, October 10
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10/10/10 Tour with Ken
Join Executive Director Ken Leinbach’s “Global Work Party” tour and clean-up of the newly protected Milwaukee River Basin. Inspired by author Bill McKibben’s “Global Work Party” invitation to communities around the world to understand and work toward solutions to protect the environment, Ken is sure to inspire. Tour includes: 5-10 mile hike depending on how far we get, a clean-up service project along the way and an environmental conversation focused on action. Come dressed for the weather.
Sunday, October 10
1 - 4 p.m.
For adults and children accompanied by an adult
$10 (Nonmembers - $20)
Call 964-8505 to register |
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Saturday October 23
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Film Screening:
Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Includes discussion with
special guest and producer Michelle Hill
Try going a day without plastic. It is a challenge! Plastic infiltrates our lives in unimaginable ways. Bag It, a film by Suzan Beraza, starts as a film about plastic bags and evolves into an investigation of how plastic affects our lives, bodies and waterways. Travel around the world with us through a film that unveils how little we truly know about plastics! Following the film producer Michelle Hill will lead a discussion and answer questions about the film. This is an event you should not miss…we’ll provide the popcorn!
Saturday October 23
7 p.m.
For everyone
$10
Registration required by October 20th, call 964-8505 |
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Sunday October 24
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Celebrate the Power of
Bridging Faith and Ecology
Created by the Interfaith Earth Network and partners, this open house will highlight the success of local congregations’ green initiatives. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiration and live music (Jeff Bray, Jahmes Tony Finlayson, Holly Haebig). Green teams will demonstrate their sustainable living, faith education and advocacy projects. Children’s activities and refreshments available as well. See www.interfaithearthnetwork.org for more information.
Sunday, October 24
1 - 4 p.m.
For adults and children accompanied by an adult
Free-donations appreciated
Call to register, 964-8505 |
