Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Washington Park for birds with us. Registration is required. Meet in the parking lot next to the Washington Park UEC building.
(For children 6-10 years old) Kids ages 6 to 10 unite at Riverside Park for an out of school nature club right here in the city! We'll explore many angles of urban ecology and venture on a field trip or two this fall together.
(For children 6-12 years old) Kids ages 6 to 10 unite at Three Bridges Park for an out of school nature club right here in the Valley! We'll explore many angles of urban ecology and also venture on a field trip or two from September to November.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Riverside Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) Join us as we explore the art of recycled papermaking to create beautiful book marks and greeting cards that are biodegradable and filled with wildflower seeds! No experience necessary. Great for youth who need volunteer hours.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Get your body moving while connecting with neighbors, and learn some Aztec dances! All you will need is to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This dance workshop is for beginners, but all levels are welcome.
(For adults) Bring the garments you no longer want or need, and give them a new home at our clothing swap!
(For everyone) Have you ever seen a frog grab a cricket with its sticky tongue? See this up close at a Public Animal Feeding at Washington Park! Help us feed our resident Native Wisconsin Animal Ambassador turtles, snakes, salamanders, and fish too!
(For everyone) Have you ever seen a frog grab a cricket with its sticky tongue? See this up close at a Public Animal Feeding at Riverside Park! Help us feed our resident Native Wisconsin Animal Ambassador turtles, snakes, salamanders, and fish too!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Washington Park for birds with us. Registration is required. Meet in the parking lot next to the Washington Park UEC building.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Riverside Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) Join us as we explore the art of recycled papermaking to create beautiful book marks and greeting cards that are biodegradable and filled with wildflower seeds! No experience necessary. Great for youth who need volunteer hours.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) A collection of artwork of what we see in nature. Our perspective is expressed through illustrations, weavings, and acrylic paintings. Nature isn’t only found in vast spaces across the country, but also locally in our own neighborhoods.
Get your body moving while connecting with neighbors, and learn some Aztec dances! All you will need is to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This dance workshop is for beginners, but all levels are welcome.
(For everyone) We are so excited for new volunteers! Learn about the history of the UEC, the different ways you are able to volunteer during these unprecedented times, and how we hope to be able to engage with you in the future.
(For families) Wander through a winter woodland lit by warm candle light and hear the story of “A Thing Called Snow” by Yuval Zommer. Warm cocoa, crackling campfires, and a simple snowflake craft are included. Bundle up and join us on the trail!
(For families) Wander through a winter woodland lit by warm candle light and hear the story of “A Thing Called Snow” by Yuval Zommer. Warm cocoa, crackling campfires, and a simple snowflake craft are included. Bundle up and join us on the trail!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center building.
(For adults & teens) Bundle up with your friends and fam for this relaxing UEC tradition! Crackling campfires, soothing sounds, spiced cider and hot tea accompany you and your besties as you hike a 1 mile loop of illuminated urban trails. BYO mug.
(For adults & teens) Bundle up with your friends and fam for this relaxing UEC tradition! Crackling campfires, soothing sounds, spiced cider and hot tea accompany you and your besties as you hike a 1 mile loop of illuminated urban trails. BYO mug.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Washington Park for birds with us. Registration is required. Meet in the parking lot next to the Washington Park UEC building.
(For everyone) Give new life to old clothes. Learn ways to mend, patch, darn, and dye. Materials and supplies provided but feel free to bring any projects you're working on.
(For everyone) Join us for our first ever streaming of Fungi Film Fest -- the world’s only film festival dedicated to the beauty, weirdness, and human influences of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi. Get ready for short stories, animation, and more!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Riverside Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) Join us as we explore the art of recycled papermaking to create beautiful book marks and greeting cards that are biodegradable and filled with wildflower seeds! No experience necessary. Great for youth who need volunteer hours.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For families) Come visit with Santa and enjoy music, pictures, stories, cookies, hot cocoa, and more! No registration required - First 75 kids receive a FREE picture with Santa. Families are welcome to bring their own camera and take photos with Santa.
(For everyone) Have you ever seen a frog grab a cricket with its sticky tongue? See this up close at a Public Animal Feeding at Riverside Park! Help us feed our resident Native Wisconsin Animal Ambassador turtles, snakes, salamanders, and fish too!
(For everyone) Have you ever seen a frog grab a cricket with its sticky tongue? See this up close at a Public Animal Feeding at Washington Park! Help us feed our resident Native Wisconsin Animal Ambassador turtles, snakes, salamanders, and fish too!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) We are so excited for new volunteers! Learn about the history of the UEC, the different ways you are able to volunteer during these unprecedented times, and how we hope to be able to engage with you in the future.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Washington Park for birds with us. Registration is required. Meet in the parking lot next to the Washington Park UEC building.
(For everyone) It's hat season, but the season of sustainability never ends. Come design your own hat using recycled materials. Learn the basic hand stitch, decorate a hat for your wardrobe, and connect with locals just as passionate as you are!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Riverside Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
All of our branches are closed from December 24-26. The greenspaces we manage are open for exploration, so get outside!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Three Bridges Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center building.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For children ages 7-12) School's out! Join us for a whole day of winter fun outdoors as we learn what makes Wisconsin special in the winter. Learn how to snowshoe, play winter games with new friends, and complete a seasonal scavengar hunt!
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Washington Park for birds with us. Registration is required. Meet in the parking lot next to the Washington Park UEC building.
(For children ages 7-12) School's out! Join us for a whole day of winter fun. Would you know how to survive a Wisconsin winter in the wild? Spend time making your own shelter, building a fire and learn how to find your way in the woods.
(For Kindergarten ages 4-6) School is out - time to play! Your kids will have an active day outdoors hiking, climbing trees, bird watching and playing in the park with others. We'll encourage explore through outdoor play, games, imaginary play and more.
Kick-start your day with fresh air and bird song. Interested bird watchers of all ability levels are invited to explore Riverside Park for birds with us. Registration required. Meet in front of the Urban Ecology Center building.
(For Kindergarten ages 4-6) School is out - time to play! Your kids will have an active day outdoors hiking, climbing trees, bird watching and playing in the park with others. We'll encourage explore through outdoor play, games, imaginary play and more.
(For children ages 7-12) School's out! Join us for a whole day of winter fun. We'll learn about different ways animals survive the winter, from staying warm to hiding food.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of our parks! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For children ages 7-12) School's out! Join us for a whole day of winter fun. Snow or no snow we’ll have a blast enjoying the cold! From cross country skiing and snowshoeing to completing a scavenger hunt, we’ll do it all!
All of our branches are closed from December 31, 2022-January 2, 2023. The greenspaces we manage are open for exploration, so get outside!
