Winter 2023
February 14, 2023
Hello and welcome!
My name is Ellie Jackson – I’m the WaterMarks Program Manager. If you’re getting this newsletter, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with WaterMarks because you consider how water, art, and community shape and impact your daily life.
One of my favorite aspects of WaterMarks is the creative lens we choose to look through to address issues such as flooding, sewer overflows and plainly, the effects of climate change through the arts.
With creativity in mind, I wanted to share the album “Paddle to the Sea” by Third Coast Percussion to set the tone through the rest of this newsletter until the next one. We imagine that future newsletters will include WaterMarks updates, community highlights, upcoming partner events, and more!
If you'd like to learn more about WaterMarks or want to find ways to engage, including sending more water related music my way for the next newsletter, please don't hesitate to send me an email at jacksoew@uwm.edu.
Happy New Year!
In Flow,
Ellie
Upcoming Partner Events
Monday, February 20th -
4th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards
Nearby Nature and partners are proud to announce the 2023 African American Environmental Pioneer Awards to honor those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment.
Time: Doors open @ 5:30 PM for refreshments, program will begin promptly @ 6:30 PM
Location: Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum (2620 W Center St, Milwaukee)
Saturday, February 25th -
Bike Bazaar
MKE REC is proud to present the 2023 Bike Bazaar to sell new and used bikes, parts, and accessories from a variety of vendors. Arts and crafts vendors will also be on site to sell products. Tickets for VIP and general entry are on sale in advance (online) and at the door.
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Riverside University High School Community Center (1615 E Locust St, Milwaukee)
Sunday, March 5th -
Girls & STEM
Discovery World will be inspiring girls to become the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through their Girls & STEM event. Seeking to provide girls with real-life interactions and conversations with female role models in the STEM fields, participating organizations will host hands-on activities to highlight their organization while sharing career pathways for girls in the STEM field.
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Discovery World (500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee)
