In April, we bypass our indoor programming to get outside and celebrate Earth Day. The Great Waters Group will team up with Nearby Nature, Public Allies and Northwest Side CDC for the 28th annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup on April 22. We'll work on Lincoln Creek between Congress and Hampton in Hopkins Hollow.  Areas along Lincoln Creek are especially in need of our support. 

Every member of your party must register by reading and digitally completing Riverkeeper's online waiver to attend. Sign up here.

Dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, and wear gloves and sunscreen!  Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle.

Join us at one of these sites on Lincoln Creek:

35th & Glendale Cleanup with Nearby Nature and Sierra Club
Meet Victoria at: 4550 N 35th Street

34th & Courtland Cleanup with Nearby Nature and Sierra Club
Meet Karen  0at: Intersection of 34th St & Courtland Ave

35th & Congress Cleanup with NWSCDC & Nearby Nature
Meet at: 35th and Congress - Bee Bus Line Sign

Also: Harriet Tubman Park, Park Pavilion with Nearby Nature
Meet Steven at: 4750 N 48th St.

For a full list of the 11 sites on Lincoln Creek, check here.

If you're unable to join us, look for a site closer to your home. Sign up on the Riverkeeper site.

Check out Rock the Green afterward, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds.

Among the many other Earth Day events is the week of programming at all three Urban Ecology Center branches, including a clothing swap, lecture, garlic mustard pull-a-thon and more. Find details here.

The Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter also has listed activities farther afield.