Wildlife Habitat Study Looks at… Snakes!

Wildlife Habitat Study Looks at… Snakes!

Jul 7, 2023

“Now that we see this [snake] population here, it gives support to our efforts to conserve this place that these animals call home” – Mars Patterson, Nearby Nature Land Steward Nearby Nature Milwaukee began a serious wildlife habitat study in Hopkins...
2023 Spring Cleanup on Lincoln Creek

2023 Spring Cleanup on Lincoln Creek

Mar 19, 2023

Led by Public Allies Water Justice Cohort and Nearby Nature MKE, an effort is building to significantly grow the number of volunteers that come out for the Riverkeeper Annual Spring Cleanup along Lincoln Creek.

4th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

4th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

Nov 29, 2022

6:30 pm, Monday, February 20th, 2023Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum2620 W Center St, Milwaukee Nearby Nature and partners are proud to announce the 2023 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards. It’s our FOURTH annual event to honor those in Milwaukee’s...
Prairie Restoration Begins

Prairie Restoration Begins

Oct 25, 2022

“Anybody can love the mountains…but it takes a soul to love the prairie”- Prairie chronicler, Willa Cather. Nearby Nature Milwaukee began seriously engaging in urban prairie restoration in Hopkins Hollow this past year, with a ½ acre project that...
Greenway Gratitude and Next Steps

Greenway Gratitude and Next Steps

Jul 3, 2022

On Saturday, June 25th, 50 people participated in the Lincoln Creek Greenway Summit. Above is a photo of the opening ceremony lead by drummer and poet Jahmes Finlayson.  Eighteen organizations were listed as participants in the Summit program booklet.  Photographer...