Milwaukee Family Events

Name: Take it Outside Day at the UEC Riverside Park – Camping Basics
Start: 2025-05-17T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-17T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park

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(Free for everyone) Join us at Riverside Park Urban Ecology Center for an opportunity to learn the basics of overnight camping! We’ll host several hands on learning stations including:

Packing & preparedness

Cooking at camp

How to set up a tent

Dress for the weather, pack a snack, and bring your family/friends for this unique opportunity to connect with people and nature in the city! Urban Ecology Center will provide all gear necessary to participants who wish to prepare for a campout this season. Let’s cover the essentials and address your burning (pun!) camping questions to prepare you for a successful overnight journey in the great outdoors! Children must be accompanied by an adult, and all are invited to participate.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.