Urban Ecology Center

Celebrate good times 🥳 Host your social gathering with the Urban Ecology Center sometime between July - September 2024 and receive 20% off your holiday party! visit the link below for more info! https://lnkd.in/ejF68gv9

The more you know 🌿 "The cottonwood is a crucial species to Wisconsin ecosystems....Keystone species are critical to the food web of local ecosystems, and often necessary for animals, insects, and birds to survive!" Learn more from our latest blog through the link below: https://lnkd.in/g7TRvb6b

✨ We're Hiring! 📣 Are you or someone you know interested in becoming our Donor Communications and Events Manager? Visit the link below for a full job description and to apply! https://lnkd.in/gVVqd6Ce

Meet the Pigeon Horntail - a primitive member of the ant/wasp/bee order. 🐝 Shockingly, Its name doesn’t come from the long projection at the rear of its abdomen—this is a female and that’s an egg-depositor, and the males don’t have one. Rather, on the top side of the abdomen, is a triangular “plate” or “horn,” which gives Horntails their name! Thank you to The Hive 🐝 who keep the parks buzzing with life - like people, plants and the pigeon horntail! ✨Learn more and join The Hive through link below: https://lnkd.in/eUR6TBKn

Yesterday, one of our summer camps (and other local non-profits) got to hang out with the Milwaukee Brewers, building bikes! ⚾🚲 "When you think of American Family Field, you think of baseball. That wasn't the case Tuesday morning. For just one afternoon, American Family Field became a bike shop. One-hundred bikes were put together by ball players who consider themselves seasoned professionals." Read more about this project below: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gP2-Rqug

How exciting! All the more reason to get out on that bike this season! 😎 🚲 https://lnkd.in/g93t2TeH

Jen Hense and Amanda Panciera from the UEC's Leadership team were recently featured on the podcast Cream City Dreams! Check it out to learn more about what makes working at the UEC so dreamy and how they're working to change the narrative on nonprofit compensation in Milwaukee. https://lnkd.in/gxnrfYYp

We wanted to extend a huge thank you to our Sponsors for the 17th Annual Summer Solstice Soiree Presented by Husch Blackwell 🧡 We greatly appreciate your support in us continuing to connect people in cities to nature and each other! CIBC, The King Cruse Bitter Group, Landaas & Company, Baird, Foley & Lardner LLP, Johnson Controls, Rockwell Automation, Prairie Springs The Paul Fleckenstein Trust, PNC, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, CG Schmidt, The Nature Conservancy, Old National Bank, Quad, Rivet LLC, VJS Construction Services, Inc., Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, GRAEF, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, JLL, Quorum Architects, Inc., Ring & DuChateau, LLP | Consulting Engineers, Robertson Ryan Insurance, The Kubala Washatko Architects, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

⭐ Celebrating Freedom & Community on Juneteenth!⭐ Today, we honor Juneteenth – a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the enduring resilience, strength, and culture of the Black community. At the Urban Ecology Center, we recognize the importance of freedom and equity in building a sustainable future for all. As we celebrate, let’s reflect on the progress we’ve made and commit to fostering inclusive green spaces where everyone can connect with nature, learn, and thrive. 🌳 Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and environmentally conscious community. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the beauty and benefits of the natural world. Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏾

Our Summer Staff is officially one week in. 😎 As always, we have a stellar group of humans eager to learn and explore! 💙 Let's hear what they are looking forward to this summer: "Being active and outside and getting to educate others!" -Alana, Summer Camp Counselor "I really want to hold a bird in my hand" -Luna, Land Stewardship "Meeting a bunch of cool people and spreading my love for nature!" - Alexis, Community Programs "Seeing the outdoor leaders grow throughout the summer. Being a part in such a developmental stage of their life is very exciting!" -Renee, Green Career Pathways