Group Nature Experiences
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Price per person
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Capacity
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Locations offered
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Urban Wildlife - Adults & Teens
Price per person
Capacity
20
Take a neighborhood wildlife walk, observing habitat features that support or challenge urban wildlife survival. Learn how misinformation impacts interactions and how local research inspires the creation of pocket habitats for urban wildlife.
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Nature Play & Exploration - Adults & Teens
Price per person
Capacity
20
Take a neighborhood wildlife walk, observing habitat features that support or challenge urban wildlife survival. Learn how misinformation impacts interactions and how local research inspires the creation of pocket habitats for urban wildlife.
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Sustainability in Action - Adults & Teens
Price per person
150
Capacity
20
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Urban Animal Explorers
Price per person
150
Capacity
20
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Camping Essentials
Price per person
12
Capacity
16
Learn the basics of camping in Wisconsin, from safety precautions and preparing for a trip to setting up tents and building a campfire. This hands-on experience will set you up for success at your next overnight adventure! Group minimum of 10 people.
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Worms at Work – Learning Sustainability with Nature
Price per person
150
Capacity
20
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Insect Investigation
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
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Art in Nature
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
Explore Milwaukee from a new perspective on a guided bike ride! Using the Center’s fleet, we’ll follow paved paths and inter-urban trails, spotting city landmarks along the way. Learn biking techniques and safety skills you can use on future rides. All participants, including chaperones, must be able to ride a bike.
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Kayaking
Price per person
24
Capacity
12
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Canoeing
Price per person
18
Capacity
16
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Bike & Discover Milwaukee
Price per person
16
Capacity
12
Explore Milwaukee from a new perspective on a guided bike ride! Using the Center’s fleet, we’ll follow paved paths and inter-urban trails, spotting city landmarks along the way. Learn biking techniques and safety skills you can use on future rides. All participants, including chaperones, must be able to ride a bike.
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Team Building
Price per person
12
Capacity
14
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Aquatic Explorations
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
Dive into the world beneath the water’s surface! Using nets and containers, we’ll discover crayfish, tadpoles, aquatic insects, and other macroinvertebrates. Along the way, we’ll learn what these creatures reveal about the health of their freshwater ecosystem.
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Orienteering Quest
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
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Catch & Release Fishing
Price per person
12
Capacity
12
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Snowshoe Hike
Price per person
15
Capacity
14
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Fire Building Skills
Price per person
12
Capacity
14
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Mindfulness in Nature
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
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Animal Clues: Homes & Tracks
Price per person
10
Capacity
14
Explore the hidden stories of urban wildlife! Search for tracks, scat, and other clues that reveal who’s been active in the park, and look high and low for animal homes to discover how city creatures live and thrive in their habitats.
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XC Skiing for Beginners
Price per person
16
Capacity
12
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Survival Challenge
Price per person
12
Capacity
14
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Let UEC Come to You
$150/program & $100/program same site/same day.
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John Fox, AIA | Project Architect, HGA Architects
Lisa Bailey | Broadscope Disability Services
Frequently Asked Questions
While facilities are available, we strongly encourage groups to use their site facilities prior to the trip to allow optimum use of the time we have together.
To keep the scheduling process simple and fair for all groups, we ask that payments are made according to the following timeline:
- Deposit: A deposit is required within 1 week of booking to hold your program date and confirm your reservation.
- Final Payment: The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before your program date.
If full payment is not received by the deadline, your program will be cancelled and the deposit will be retained.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to creating a great experience with you!
Forms of Payment accepted:
- Credit Card -- via phone at time of booking
- Invoice -- payable via credit card online with the Quickbooks Invoicing System
- Check -- due by dates outlined in contracts.
We know plans can change! If you cancel more than two weeks before your program date, your deposit will be refunded. Cancellations within two weeks forfeit the deposit, and cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows will be charged the full program fee.
If unexpected circumstances arise, please contact the Program Director right away to discuss alternative arrangements.
Participants, group leader, and chaperones should dress according to the weather. In inclement weather, outdoor activities may be shortened. Unless the weather is severe, we will still go outside. Please have participants wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty. The UEC does have extra items for participants to borrow while onsite for programming.
If the UEC must cancel due to weather or unsafe conditions (such as poor air quality, extreme heat, or wind chill), we’ll work with you to reschedule at no cost or issue a full refund if rescheduling isn’t possible. When outdoor conditions are simply unfavorable, UEC educators may adapt or pivot programming indoors to ensure a safe and engaging experience. Program pivots can be discussed with the Program Director to best accommodate your group’s interests and needs.
Any of our programs can be slightly modified for individuals with specific needs. Please communicate any specific needs at the time of booking, so that we can be prepared for your group. The Urban Ecology Center buildings and many trails are accessible for people who use wheelchairs. Click here to review our Program Ability Requirements information.
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