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Our Mission

We connect people in cities to nature and each other.

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Our vision is to inspire generations to build environmental curiosity, understanding, and respect. We restore hope and heal our urban natural world, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park

1500 E. Park Pl

Milwaukee, WI 53211

(414) 964-8505

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Current Hours

Tues - Thurs: Noon - 6pm
Fri: Noon - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

Washington Park Pool House

Washington Park

(temporary location: Washington Park Pool House, see map)

4023 W. Galena St.

Milwaukee, WI 53208

(414) 344-5460

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Current Hours

Tues - Fri: 3 - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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Menomonee Valley

3700 W Pierce St

Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 431-2940

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Current Hours

Tues - Thurs: Noon - 6pm
Fri: Noon - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm
Sun & Mon: Closed