APR 22 AT 9 AM – APR 29 AT 3 PM Earth Week at Riverside Park, Menomonee Valley and Washington Park! Spring is officially here and with that comes Earth Day on April 22nd! We are planning to celebrate Earth Day all week long! Join us during Earth Week from April 22nd to April 28th […]
Friends and Family Game Night / April 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm FREE! We’re hosting! Enjoy a little friendly competition or build cooperation at our game night. We’ll have board games and popcorn. Thursdays | 4 - 6 pm | Washington Park Free for everyone. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 AT 10 AM – 2 PM Party in the Park - 10 Years of Transformation in Three Bridges Park Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Three Bridges Park! This park was once a vacant railyard, but now it has become a thriving green space in the heart of the […]
Swing by for a S’more at Riverside Park! Bring along your friends and neighbors and meet some new folks. Whether you choose to just drop by or stay for a while, we guarantee a tasty time! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]
June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm Join us for a community song circle around the firelight in Riverside Park! Broaden your connection to urban nature and each other through music and community. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]
Family Friday – Finding Frogs June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Let’s search the ponds at Riverside Park for frogs of all kinds! Explore the frog life cycle and habitats through activity stations. Use nets to search for tadpoles, see a frog up close in the animal room, and listen to the chorus […]
Catch & Release – Fishing Basics June 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bring the whole family for an evening of catch and release fishing. We will provide the poles and bait. Give your kid a new outdoor experience. Beginner adults are welcome too! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Let’s search for bugs! Use lenses, nets, and boxes to observe insects, arachnids, and true bugs (What are true bugs? Come find out!) Learn how to identify different species and create your own insect. Bugs are so cool! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Song Circle – July Joy / July 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am (For everyone) Join us for a community song circle around a morning fire in the Menomonee Valley! Broaden your connection to urban nature and each other through songs that spark joy. Song Circle – August Awakening / August 19 @ 9:30 […]
Join the Urban Ecology Center for an evening in Riverside Park- after dark! Our team will guide groups on a night hike to explore nature at night. We’ll be joined by Jack, a UWM Astronomy enthusiast, to spot the moon, see Saturn rising, and Mars setting. We’ll conclude our evening as night falls by looking […]
Washington Park Community Fishing Club for All Ages! Come catch the big one in the Washington Park lagoon! Guided fishing lessons for kids, adults, and families with our DNR Angler Educator. Enjoy a new activity this summer! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Come and immerse yourself in the magical world of Riverside Park Saturday Story Time! Gather your family and discover unforgettable journeys filled with tales of thrilling adventures and fascinating encounters with wildlife. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the […]
Washington Park Community Fishing Club for All Ages! Come catch the big one in the Washington Park lagoon! Guided fishing lessons for kids, adults, and families with our DNR Angler Educator. Enjoy a new activity this summer! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Kids Story Hike Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 9:30 - 11:00 AM Urban Ecology Center 3700 W Pierce Street Milwaukee Enjoy a morning hike for kids in the Menomonee Valley Community Park and Three Bridges Park. Three storytellers will be stationed along the route ready to engage young minds with stories amidst nature in the […]