Our Washington Park location was opened in 2007 to serve more neighborhood schools with our acclaimed Neighborhood Environmental Education Project. Now open to the public, after school programs for kids and community programs and activities for the whole family keep this branch humming with activity. We invite you to visit! This historic Milwaukee County Park has so much to discover!
(For everyone) 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) Come get your hands dirty and help us restore our outdoor treasures together! Help replace invasive species with native plants, trail maintenance, erosion control, and more.
(For everyone) Join us to improve the biodiversity and ecological integrity of Washington park! Activities include invasive species removal, trail work, planting, etc. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
(For everyone) Help keep Washington Park 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.
(For everyone) 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!
(For everyone) 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) Get a close-up view of larval butterflies! Learn how to find and count monarch eggs & caterpillars as we monitor the monarchs living in our green spaces. Please register in advance as surveys may be canceled in inclement weather.
(For everyone) Come get your hands dirty and help us restore our outdoor treasures together! Help replace invasive species with native plants, trail maintenance, erosion control, and more.
(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) Walk through the parks with our Land Stewardship staff to see what's blooming and learn about the characteristics that identify various species.
