February 2025
February 11th, 2025
February is in full swing, one month closer to spring! Here at WaterMarks, we are planning and looking forward to the Summer months, when we can all be outside and explore our waterways together. Until then, we are planning some walks in the Sherman Park and West Basin neighborhoods for this spring, and we are meeting with our CUWG team a little more frequently.
The Milwaukee River, as seen from the Oak Leaf Trail.
Photo by Corrigan Eckert
January CUWG meeting updates
Connecting and Sharing in Lindsay Heights
Last month some of the WaterMarks team met with members of the Community University Working Group to discuss the future of the project as well as give each other various announcements about our neighborhoods and organizations. It was a bright and happy meeting in the new Wellness Commons in Lindsay Heights. While we can't share the updates widely, we want to encourage you all to keep an eye on our newsletter for announcements about upcoming walks, workshops, and special events!
Partner Events
WaterMarks isn't building an atlas of water alone. We work with countless organizations and individuals on this endeavor. WaterMarks Community-University Working Group is a collective of residents, artists, community-based institutions, and researchers who assemble to guide the future of water in Milwaukee.
Here are some upcoming events that our partners are hosting:
"Can I Hold Something?"
Kim Miller: Social Choreography
"Can I hold something?" A performance along the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee. How do our bodies carry us? Our bodies hold history, memory, and language. Working with the text of activist and academic Walter Rodney, Kim will try to let go of language and invites you to join as audience or participant.
Outdoor viewing from the East or West side of the Riverwalk, near the end of Mason St.
Indoor viewing from the 100 East Skywalk.
Location: Milwaukee Riverwalk along the 735 N Water St. City Center Building
Date/time: Thursday, February 13th, 2025 / noon - 1:00 pm
Love Your Great Lakes
Celebrate the beauty and importance of our Great Lakes with engaging hands-on activities to inspire appreciation during Love Your Great Lakes Day!
Experience the joy of aha-moments as you explore fascinating aquatic habitats, create lake-inspired crafts, and spark your sense of wonder and curiosity through hands-on activities.
Location: Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Date/time: Sunday, February 16th, 2025 / 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
6th Annual, 2025 African American
Environmental Pioneer Awards
The planning committee for the American Environmental Pioneers Awards (AAEPA) is pleased to announce plans for the 6th Annual Awards to be held at a special location marking the transition to the 2025 Event Chair, Terry Evans, Director of the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center at their brand-new location.
They are excited to announce an awesome experience for this milestone event to celebrate Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. The brand-new Washington Park Urban Ecology Center has been selected as the event venue.
Location: UEC Washington Park, 1859 N 40th St. 53208
Date/time: Monday, February 24th, 2025 / doors open-5:00pm program begins-6:30pm
PARALLEL PLAY:
THE ART OF SCIENCE & THE SCIENCE OF ART
Enjoy free admission at the Haggerty Museum of Art. Parallel Play is a exhibit inspired by Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving.
Location: Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Date/time: Open Mondays thru Saturdays from 10:0 am - 4:30pm (January 17 – May 24, 2025)
Support Local Entrepreneurs
As the winter holidays wind down, consider supporting local artists and entrepreneurs!
Here are some upcoming markets that you should check out:
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market
Fondy's Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market exists to support local producers and to help our community eat local longer. Agricultural vendors offer high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry and dairy products. SNAP benefits are accepted at the market. Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, honey, maple syrup, sauces and soups, as well as delicious global cuisine. The market also offers health and wellness, and body products, such as soaps, body creams, and more.
Location: The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53216
Date/Time: Saturdays, January 4th, 2025 - April 19, 2025 / 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Community Resources
An integral part of the environmental conversation is how we plan to protect and support the vulnerable members of our communities. With the Wisconsin winter in full swing, we are thinking about everyone struggling through the cold and the people that are working tirelessly to help.
Call this number and the operators will provide you with information on a wide variety of non-emergency family, financial, health and social service issues.
Community services for those facing houselessness
Consider donating items as well as your time, to help support integral organizations. After the New Year, many organizations have noticed a decrease in financial support, but we are moving into the coldest part of the year when these programs need the most support.
Please take some time to research what resources may be available in your neighborhood and the surrounding areas.
The following links lead to some of the organizations that work in the Milwaukee area. Take a special look at Impact and the MKE Coalition on Housing & Homelessness.
See below for a list of some of the organizations and programs in Milwaukee:
City of Milwaukee Resource list + Homeless Education Program + Salvation Army + Community Advocates + United Way + MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary + Department of Children & Families + Hope House + Archdiocese + Street Angels + Guest House
Images all sourced from our website or with permission from the owner. Featured WaterMarks content was completed by Corrigan Eckert.
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