3rd Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

3rd Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

Dec 20, 2021

The African American Environmental Pioneer Awards will be Monday, Feb. 21. The 2022 celebration is our third annual event to honor those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. We are planning memorable event to honor the work of these environmental pioneers.

Lincoln Creek Conversations are ongoing

Lincoln Creek Conversations are ongoing

Oct 29, 2021

,Lincoln Creek runs for 6 miles as an open body of water, from Havenwoods to Lincoln Park.  In stark contrast to the beautiful Milwaukee River Greenway, many of Lincoln Creek’s segments are trash-filled, neglected and inaccessible.  For this reason, Nearby...
Trailblazing on Lincoln Creek

Trailblazing on Lincoln Creek

Oct 29, 2021

It is part of Nearby Nature’s mission to work for renewal of and access to natural areas in the 30th Street Corridor and Lincoln Creek greenway.  Crews of volunteers have been gathering at 35th and Hopkins.  We are working on building a demonstration area for...
Forest bursts with color; plants and hikers anticipate winter

Forest bursts with color; plants and hikers anticipate winter

Oct 17, 2021

Nearby Nature staffer and Master Naturalist Martina Patterson led an enthusiastic group of 30 on a Fall Color Walk at Havenwoods State Forest on Nov 17th, 2021. Martina’s connection to nature is a very personal, and she provided a unique perspective.  Nature...
2021 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

2021 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards

Feb 23, 2021

Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s mission includes “celebrating the environmental movement in Milwaukee’s communities of color.” In recognition of Black History Month, the African American Environmental Pioneer Awards were held Monday, Feb. 22. This...