Although its sometimes hard to see underneath its gruff, post-industrial exterior, early Milwaukee officials gave great thought to our green spaces. Thanks to the foresight of men like Charles Whitnall, Milwaukee has an extensive infrastructure of park land. This year, why not pay tribute to the groups working to preserve our greenery, locally and otherwise, by participating in some Earth Day celebrations.
- Public Land Clean-ups with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
When: April 1 - 30
Throughout the month of April, Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful will be helping facilitate clean-ups at public lands throughout the city. Volunteer or organize a clean-up of your own!
- City of Milwaukee / Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration
A zero-waste celebration with a bicycle-powered stage, waste reclamation stations, and sustainable, organic food provided by some of Milwaukee's favorite food truck vendors.
When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, April 19
Where: Market Street at Milwaukee City Hall, between Wells and Kilbourn
How much: Free
- Earth Day for Afternoon Nappers
Kids five and younger can celebrate Earth Day at a special event just for them! They'll see a hear a story, and take part in outdoor activities and crafts.
When: 10:30 a.m. - noon, Saturday, April 20
Where: Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl.
How much: Free, donations appreciated
Contact: 414.964.8505 - register by April 29
- Earth Day Festival at Riverside Park
Everyone can celebrate Earth Day through music, rock climbing, nature walks, crafts, food and more.
When: noon - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl.
How much: Free, donations appreciated
Contact: 414.964.8505
- Earth Day Festival at Washington Park
Celebrate Earth Day through music, canoeing, nature walks, trash roundups, games, food, resource booths and more.
When: noon - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street
How much: Free, donations appreciated
Contact: 414.964.8505
- Earth Day Festival at Menomonee Valley
Celebrate Earth Day through music, nature walks, trash roundups, games, food, and more.
When: noon - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce St.
How much: Free, donations appreciated
Contact: 414.964.8505
- Earth Day Festival at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Canter
Paddle a canoe on Mystery Lake, search for frogs, beach-comb along the shores of Lake Michigan, take a guided hike in our fabulous forests, view live animals, and much more!
When: noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Where: Schlitz Audobon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd, Bayside
How much: $7, $6 children
Contact: 414.964.8505
- In Celebration of Earth Day at Wehr Nature Center
Go on nature walks, create crafts, and even adopt a tree (while supplies last).
When: noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Where: Wehr Nature Center, Whitnall Park, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin
