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Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. June 27-July 1, 2022
$10.00
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URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER PROGRAM CALENDAR
Calendar of Events
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FULL Storybook Tales MV2 (for completed grades 1-2)
FULL Storybook Tales MV2 (for completed grades 1-2)
Begin with nature-themed books, visit different habitats, use puppets and ourselves to act out stories we’ve read, and have adventures in the woods. June 27-July 1
$340.00
12 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. June 27-July 1, 2022
$10.00
11 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. June 27-July 1, 2022
$10.00
11 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. June 27-July 1, 2022
$10.00
10 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Before Care RP2 (for all RP2 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. June 27-July 1, 2022
$10.00
1 event,
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All branches are CLOSED
All branches are CLOSED
All of our branches are closed, but the parks are open. Get outside and enjoy!
Free
0 events,
0 events,
7 events,
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Early Morning Bird Walk at Menomonee Valley
Early Morning Bird Walk at Menomonee Valley
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.
Free
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Riverside Park ROOT (Restoring Our Outdoors Together)
Riverside Park ROOT (Restoring Our Outdoors Together)
(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.
Free
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Monarch Larva Monitoring at Menomonee Valley
Monarch Larva Monitoring at Menomonee Valley
(For everyone) Get a close-up view of larval butterflies living in our green spaces! Learn how to find and count monarch eggs and caterpillars in this survey. Surveys may be cancelled in inclement weather.
Free
30 events,
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Nature Explorers WP3 Scholarship (For students completing 1-2 grade)
Nature Explorers WP3 Scholarship (For students completing 1-2 grade)
**Scholarship discount code required** Explore nature and science through outdoor explorations. July 6-8, 2022
$340.00
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Summer Tree Identification
Summer Tree Identification
(For adults) Join UEC Forester, Caitlin Reinartz, and learn to identify native trees during the summer months. Price is for all 10 sessions.
$50.00 – $100.00
15 events,
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Before Care RP3 (for all RP3 campers)
Before Care RP3 (for all RP3 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. 3 days only! July 6-8, 2022
$10.00
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
11 events,
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Before Care RP3 (for all RP3 campers)
Before Care RP3 (for all RP3 campers)
Morning drop-off care before camp begins. 3 days only! July 6-8, 2022
$10.00
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
11 events,
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Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
(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.
Free
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Park Rangers at Washington Park
Park Rangers at Washington Park
(For everyone) Park Rangers is a volunteer opportunity where folks can drop in during the event time, join a Washington Park staff member, and take a stroll through Washington Park while helping our park stay clean.
Free
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Park Rangers at Riverside Park
Park Rangers at Riverside Park
(For everyone) Help keep our parks clean, safe and accessible. Dress for the weather and join other volunteers as we walk through the park picking up trash and noting any maintenance needs.
Free
0 events,
19 events,
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Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Morning drop-off care for registered campers until camp begins. Not available for Early Adventurers and Pathfinders. July 11-15, 2022
$10.00
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Outdoor Detectives WP4 Scholarship (For students completing grades 3-4)
Outdoor Detectives WP4 Scholarship (For students completing grades 3-4)
**Scholarship discount code required** Explore nature and science at local parks and nature preserves through outdoor explorations, including hiking, fort building and other hands-on activities. July 11-15
$340.00
14 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Morning drop-off care for registered campers until camp begins. Not available for Early Adventurers and Pathfinders. July 11-15, 2022
$10.00
16 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Morning drop-off care for registered campers until camp begins. Not available for Early Adventurers and Pathfinders. July 11-15, 2022
$10.00
14 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Morning drop-off care for registered campers until camp begins. Not available for Early Adventurers and Pathfinders. July 11-15, 2022
$10.00
12 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Before Care RP4 (for RP4 campers)
Morning drop-off care for registered campers until camp begins. Not available for Early Adventurers and Pathfinders. July 11-15, 2022
$10.00
11 events,
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Saturday Morning Birding at Washington Park
Saturday Morning Birding at Washington Park
(For everyone) Start your Saturday morning off right with fresh air and the sound of birds singing in the park. Let's take a walk through Washington Park and the different habitats to search for birds. Everyone is welcome and binoculars are available!
Free
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Boats & Brewed Coffee
Boats & Brewed Coffee
(For adults & teens) Rise & shine with your friends at the Urban Ecology Center! Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries before we head out on the lagoon for some paddling fun.
$10.00 – $16.00
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Park Rangers at Riverside Park
Park Rangers at Riverside Park
(For everyone) Help keep our parks clean, safe and accessible. Dress for the weather and join other volunteers as we walk through the park picking up trash and noting any maintenance needs.
Free
3 events,
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Olmsted Design & Riverside Park
Olmsted Design & Riverside Park
(For everyone) Walk through Riverside Park, one of the first public parks in Milwaukee that was designed by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted. Join us to learn about the past and present use of this unique public space.
Free
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Olmsted Design & Washington Park
Olmsted Design & Washington Park
(For everyone) Walk through Washington Park, one of the first public parks in Milwaukee that was designed by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted. Join us to learn about the past and present use of this unique public space.
Free
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Grown Up Summer Camp at Riverside Park
Grown Up Summer Camp at Riverside Park
(For adults 21+) Join the Urban Ecology Center and New Belgium for an afternoon of camp merriment and recreation! Rock climbing, paddling on the river, arts and crafts, yard games, team based challenges, and beer tasting!
$50.00 – $60.00
19 events,
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Outdoor Detectives WP5 (For students completing grades 3-4)
Outdoor Detectives WP5 (For students completing grades 3-4)
**Scholarship discount code required** Explore nature and science at local parks and nature preserves through outdoor explorations, including hiking, fort building and other hands-on activities. July 18-21 (no camp 7/22)
$340.00
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After Care RP5 (for registered RP5 campers)
After Care RP5 (for registered RP5 campers)
Afternoon care until 5pm; 4 days only! July 18-21, 2022
$10.00
15 events,
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Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. 4 days only! July 18-21, 2022
$10.00
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
13 events,
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Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. 4 days only! July 18-21, 2022
$10.00
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
12 events,
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Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Before Care RP5 (for RP5 campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. 4 days only! July 18-21, 2022
$10.00
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
4 events,
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Washington Park ROOT (Restoring Our Outdoors Together)
Washington Park ROOT (Restoring Our Outdoors Together)
(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.
Free
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Fixin’ Facilities at Washington Park
Fixin’ Facilities at Washington Park
(For adults & teens) Join our Facilities maintenance team as we work on projects around the building and grounds of the UEC.
Free
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Menomonee Valley Art Opening – Shelly Rosenquist
Menomonee Valley Art Opening – Shelly Rosenquist
Shelly Rosenquist uses acrylic high flow paints, oil inks and India ink to create beautiful works on handmade wooden canvases. She is inspired by everything natural in the world; trees, flowers, feathers, and fruit. Also the human body and bones.
Free
10 events,
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Coffee & Canoe
Coffee & Canoe
(For adults and teens) What better way to enjoy your Saturday morning than to sip on coffee, nibble a pastry, and canoe down the Milwaukee River? We’ll have morning beverages and treats to get you fueled up, then we'll head out for a laid back paddle.
$25.00 – $35.00
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Park Rangers at Riverside Park
Park Rangers at Riverside Park
(For everyone) Help keep our parks clean, safe and accessible. Dress for the weather and join other volunteers as we walk through the park picking up trash and noting any maintenance needs.
Free
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Green Thumb Gardening with Core El Centro
Green Thumb Gardening with Core El Centro
(For families) Green Thumb gardeners are invited to explore the creative gardening spaces with Core El Centro and the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center.
Free – $4.00
0 events,
30 events,
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Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Before Care MV (for registered MV Campers)
Morning drop-off care until camp begins. Servicio de guarderia por la manana antes del campamento.
$10.00
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Trailblazers WP 6 Scholarship (for completed K5)
Trailblazers WP 6 Scholarship (for completed K5)
**Scholarship discount code required** Visit new habitats each day and discover animals and plants through hiking, stories, games and creative hands-on activities. July 25-29, 2022
$340.00