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The Urban Ecology Center fosters, maintains, and protects urban natural spaces at three different locations throughout the Milwaukee area. Join KIC kids of all ages as an Urban Ecology Center Park Ranger and help clean up the parks and trails at the Menonomonee Valley location.

Activities

We will kick off our morning with a story time and discussion around the importance of working together to help keep our natural areas healthy. We will talk about plastics and the impact of our trash that makes its way to nature.

Then we will hit the trails of the Menomonee Valley armed with grabbers, gloves, and garbage bags to collect as much trash as we can find. All our young volunteers will receive a scavenger hunt checklist. Let’s see how many items we can check off! Finally, we will take a look at what we find to determine if any of it is recyclable.

It is so important to ensure that these beautiful spaces remain a safe retreat for the plants, animals, insects, and humans that frequent them.

Impact

This active, hands-on project will enable your kids to make a real difference in our local natural areas. They will understand the impact of litter and the importance of protecting our natural areas.

When & Where

Thursday, August 22 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Urban Ecology Center – Menomonee Valley

3700 W. Pierce St

Milwaukee, WI 53215

Free street parking is available.

Registration Information

Participant Cap: 20 participants

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

Materials: Dress for the weather! Wear sunscreen and bring water.

Questions: Email [email protected] with any specific questions.

Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email [email protected] ASAP so we can fill your spot.

Our Partner

The Urban Ecology Center connects people in cities to nature and each other. Their vision is to inspire generations to build environmental curiosity, understanding, and respect. They restore hope and heal our urban natural world, neighborhood by neighborhood. They have locations at Riverside Park, Menomonee Valley, and Washington Park. Learn more on their website.