Hello everyone!
As you know I will be the RA for both the
Environmental Sustainability & Biology-Mathematics LLC as we as the Lab
Rats: Undergraduate Research LLC this year. And after searching around, I found
the perfect spot for both LLCs to visit right here in Milwaukee that allows
both LLCs to explore their horizons while keeping a safe and learning rich
environment. I’m talking about the Urban
Ecology Center!
The UEC began with a community of concerned
neighbors who wanted to take back their neighborhood park and make it safe
again. They noticed that the area around Riverside Park (a park just a few
blocks away from campus) got to the point where it had been neglected for years
and it had become crime ridden, full of litter and invasive plants. At the
point a group of individuals started the great center we know today.
This local center is great for both learning
about various environmental and ecological issues as well as getting hands on
experiences such as:
-Urban Adventures all year round
-Volunteer Opportunities in and out of the
facility
-Weekend youth and family programs
-Rock climbing
-Kayaking
I really hope everyone has a chance to check it out since we have this great opportunity to work with such a great center. Now, the easiest way to get there is by walking or
biking since its just a few blocks south of campus
Address:
1500 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 964-8505
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9 am- 7pm
Friday-Saturday
9 am- 5pm
Sunday
Noon- 5pm
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