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SEEING A NEW HORIZONby New Horizon Charter School for Learning students Lavesha Derleth, Petey Earle, Scott Kayser, Brandon Hemphill, Brittany K. Hobson, Igor Komarnitskiy, Yasha Sosunov, and lead teacher, Bohdan Nedilsky

VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1 - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2006

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4-WHEELING IN THE PARK: OPENING THE URBAN OUTDOORS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESby Ken Leinbach, Executive Director

FORMER RESIDENT MAKES A VISIT TO RIVERSIDE PARKby Chad Thomack, Environmental Educator

It has been some time since we at the Urban Ecology Center have seen this former resident in Riverside Park. There was an unconfi rmed sighting last spring, but on a cool November day while teaching I made a thrilling discovery. Walking with 8th

grade students from Lincoln Middle School of the Arts, I noticed something different had happened to one willow tree nearest to the river. It was chopped down, but not by a person or blown over by the wind. This tree had been chewed. Know who the visitor is?

Here are a few clues. These animals are in a class of creatures that modify their environment to make it a desirable place to live. They are designed to live in the water but come on land to get their food. They eat inner bark (cambium) of trees and use the rest of the branch to build their homes and dams. That is it, a beaver has made a stop in our very own Riverside Park!

It has been quite awhile, perhaps 50 years, since the beaver has been here and this is a sign that the Milwaukee River is slowly

This article was conceived by the students during a discussion of an article published in our local paper. The students wanted to add their own perspective to the article and share their experiences with the Urban Ecology Center commu-nity. Please read on and bring in the New Year by sharing in their adventures at a public presentation on January 11th. –Beth Fetterley, UEC Director of Education

On October seventh, a front page article appeared in the Mil-waukee Journal Sentinel highlighting the existing partnership between New Horizons Charter School for Learning (NH) and the Urban Ecology Cen-

For years I have had this crazy dream of one day going canoeing and fi shing in Riverside Park with my good friend, Carijean Buhk. Carijean and I have done a lot of outdoor things over the years. We have been sledding together, we’ve gone call-ing for owls in deep snow with sub-zero tempera-tures and once we went sailing on Lake Michigan. These may not sound so crazy to most people, but Carijean has Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, which means she cannot walk, her arms and hands have limited mobility and she uses a wheelchair to get around.

Carijean is the longest lasting employee at the Urban Ecology Center. She has been a huge asset over the years in the development of our newsletter, website and PR materi-als. Yet I sometimes wonder how she feels as she hears us talk of the growing number of species of fi sh in the river, sees us run out to investigate the newly found beaver trees along the river’s bank (see article below) and watches the weekly canoe trips take off from the Center during the summer. She sees and hears of all of this, places pictures of these activities in our brochures, but

is not able to experience these things for herself. The banks in the park are too steep and the trails too rough. In fact, there is no place along the entire eight mile stretch of natural urban corridor that has a wheelchair accessible path to the river.

It is for this reason, not just for Carijean but for all persons with disabilities, that a small but dedicat-ed group of volunteers and professionals has spent the past year ironing out a complicated master plan for pathways and accessibility in Riverside Park. This was done thanks to a planning grant from the state’s Coastal Management Fund.

It's a tricky business. We want to keep the natural wild character of the park, yet as more people visit the area it becomes critical to improve the trails, stairways and river access. With a lot of citizen involvement -- as well as the support of landscape architects, civil engineers, County Parks and Depart-ment of Natural Resources personnel, with representatives from Independence First, Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers, the River Revitalization Foundation and our local elected offi cials -- I am absolutely thrilled to share with you our end result!

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DROPLETS

S A huge thank you to the over 40 volunteers who came out on a cold December Saturday to help us dismantle our beloved old trailer. To everyone who swung a sledgeham-mer, hauled debris, tore down duct work and lighting, pried the walls apart, shoveled snow off the roof and more; we couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks for making it a fun (although exhausting) day!

S Congratulations to Susan Winans, School Program Coor-dinator, for winning the 2005 WAEE Educator of the Year Award. Susan has been working with inner city youth as a bilingual educator at the Center for only three years. However, within those three years she has not only embraced, but furthered the mission of our organization through exemplary service. She is on the leading edge of a movement to reach urban students where they live and where their hearts are. Almost very day on her walks to and from work, she sees and interacts with her students. She has a brilliant community approach to teaching and we're proud to have her at the Center!

S Costa Rica Family Trip. Is your family interested in visiting Costa Rica? Our past family-oriented Costa Rica tour was a big success and we are interested in learning if other families are interested in a potential summer trip to this wonderful coun-try, rich in biodiversity and family adventure. Please contact Dana Kaleta at (414) 964-8505, x151, or dakaleta@[email protected] to learn more about this opportunity.

S Are you suffering from cabin fe-ver? Don’t forget that the Center is a warm, welcoming place to come to and hang out anytime we are open. Turn down the heat at your place, save energy and come on over to stay warm with us! There is a fi re in the wood burning stove and comfy La Lune furniture waiting for you. Hot chocolate, tea and coffee are ready for you (for a small charge). You might even fi nd a tasty pastry to snack

on, thanks to our friends at Alterra Coffee Roasters. Bring your book or newspaper or read one of ours. Play one of our board games with the kids or put together a puzzle. Get out of the house and come on over! Visit with other members and volunteers. You can even pitch in to help on a volunteer project if you are looking for something new to try in the new year. Take a walk in the park or try out our skis or snowshoes. Warm up in the tipi (Saturdays only) after sledding with the kids on our sled-ding hill. Enjoy a fi re in the tipi Saturday afternoons from 2 -3 p.m. S’mores and popcorn will be avail-able for a small fee. Make the most of your membership and enjoy the Center during the winter months.

S Come see the improvements along the bike trail! Nate Bolyard recently completed an Eagle Scout service project, engaging Boy Scouts and families from his Whitefi sh Bay troop. The group constructed a patio and picnic tables for outdoor seating along the trail and created demonstration gardens as part of our community gardening project. Thank you, Nate for your leadership, commitment and hard work!

S Dreaming of spring? So are lo-cal farmers. Find out how you can receive weekly supplies of locally grown, farm fresh food at our Com-munity Supported Agriculture intro-duction on March 25! More details in next month's calendar.

S Many thanks. The Center would like to thank the following organizations for their generous contributions: Four-Four Founda-tion, R.A. Stevens Family Founda-tion, Joseph Johnson Charitable Trust and Rite Hite Foundation.

S Doing some last minute holiday shopping? Give a gift membership to the Center. Also, come in and check out our gift display featuring the new coffee table edition of Aldo Leopold’s Sand County Almanac!

River Refl ections is created and distributed through a team effort by the following people: McDill Design, Carijean Buhk, Judy Krause, Ken Leinbach, Pat Mueller, Shirley Spelt and a volunteer mailing crew.

Contributing writers: Beth Fetterley, Ken Leinbach, Lorraine Jacobs, Art Paque, Chad Thomack and Susan Winans.

River Refl ections is a publication of the Urban Ecology Center. The Center programing and facility are made possible through the generous annual contributions of 41 foundations and corporations, over 1500 member families and 110 in-kind organizational donors. No tax dollars are used to operate the Urban Ecology Center.

If you would like to make a contribution, please see page 12 for the easy to use form or call Ginger Duiven at (414) 964-8505 x106.

The Urban Ecology Center is a neigh-Urban Ecology Center is a neigh-Urban Ecology Centerborhood-based, nonprofi t community center located in Milwaukee's historic Riverside Park. Using this living laboratory, the Urban Ecology Center: Provides environmental education programs to neighborhood schools, Promotesenvironmental awareness in the commu-nity, Preserves and enhances the natural resources of Riverside Park, and Protectsthe Milwaukee River.

Urban Ecology CenterRiverside Park, 1500 E. Park PlaceMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53211(414) 964-8505 Fax: (414) [email protected]

Hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m - 5 p.m.Sunday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Welcome new volunteers: The following people have joined our volunteer team this fall: Mary Al-following people have joined our volunteer team this fall: Mary Al-following people have joined our

legre, Eva Baez, Samantha Bruzan, volunteer team this fall: Mary Al-legre, Eva Baez, Samantha Bruzan, volunteer team this fall: Mary Al-

Alyssa Elver, Laura Farrell, Heather legre, Eva Baez, Samantha Bruzan, Alyssa Elver, Laura Farrell, Heather legre, Eva Baez, Samantha Bruzan,

Feider, Jennifer Filz, Kieran Fitzsim-Alyssa Elver, Laura Farrell, Heather Feider, Jennifer Filz, Kieran Fitzsim-Alyssa Elver, Laura Farrell, Heather

mons, Ken Hofer, Sara Klemm, Patrick Mielke, Amy and Patrick Murphy, Katherine Needham, Jane Patrick Mielke, Amy and Patrick Murphy, Katherine Needham, Jane Patrick Mielke, Amy and Patrick

Porath, and Service Learners from Murphy, Katherine Needham, Jane Porath, and Service Learners from Murphy, Katherine Needham, Jane

UWM, Marquette, Riverside High School, MIAD and the Whitefi sh Bay UWM, Marquette, Riverside High School, MIAD and the Whitefi sh Bay UWM, Marquette, Riverside High

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Snowshoeing or skiing volunteers needed:Snowshoeing or skiing volunteers needed:Snowshoeing or skiing

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in the snow! The time commitment for a morning or afternoon of fun in the snow! The time commitment for a morning or afternoon of fun

would be either 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or all day. Contact Susan at (414) 964-p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or all day. Contact Susan at (414) 964-p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or all

8505, x110 if interested.day. Contact Susan at (414) 964-8505, x110 if interested.day. Contact Susan at (414) 964-

Help with Winterfest 2006! It’s time for another community festival! Help with Winterfest 2006!time for another community festival! Help with Winterfest 2006!

Volunteers are needed to supervise time for another community festival! Volunteers are needed to supervise time for another community festival!

sledding, assist with snowshoeing Volunteers are needed to supervise sledding, assist with snowshoeing Volunteers are needed to supervise

and set up snow bowling. Rather be sledding, assist with snowshoeing and set up snow bowling. Rather be sledding, assist with snowshoeing

indoors? Serve chili and hot drinks and set up snow bowling. Rather be indoors? Serve chili and hot drinks and set up snow bowling. Rather be

or lead a children’s art project. Call Sarah at (414) 964-8505, x114, to or lead a children’s art project. Call Sarah at (414) 964-8505, x114, to or lead a children’s art project. Call

sign up for a 3-hour shift.Sarah at (414) 964-8505, x114, to sign up for a 3-hour shift.Sarah at (414) 964-8505, x114, to

Snow shovelers needed: Help us get ready for the day. Call Kim-

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berly at (414) 964-8505, x159.us get ready for the day. Call Kim-berly at (414) 964-8505, x159.us get ready for the day. Call Kim-

Have an electrifying personality?Have an electrifying personality?Have an electrifying

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needed for small projects. Please personality?needed for small projects. Please personality?

call Kimberly, (414) 964-8505, x15x needed for small projects. Please call Kimberly, (414) 964-8505, x15x needed for small projects. Please

or Judy, x102, for more information.call Kimberly, (414) 964-8505, x15x or Judy, x102, for more information.call Kimberly, (414) 964-8505, x15x

Seeking volunteer babysitters: Childcare is needed for parents par-Seeking volunteer babysitters:Childcare is needed for parents par-Seeking volunteer babysitters:

ticipating in our next adult discussion Childcare is needed for parents par-ticipating in our next adult discussion Childcare is needed for parents par-

course. Volunteers ages 16 and ticipating in our next adult discussion course. Volunteers ages 16 and ticipating in our next adult discussion

older are needed to supervise and course. Volunteers ages 16 and older are needed to supervise and course. Volunteers ages 16 and

engage children in activities Tues-older are needed to supervise and engage children in activities Tues-older are needed to supervise and

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Volunteer "Park Rangers" needed:Volunteer "Park Rangers" needed:Volunteer "Park Rangers"

Samanatha Bruzan will Volunteer "Park Rangers"

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be training a new squad of Park Rangers to keep Riverside Park be training a new squad of Park Rangers to keep Riverside Park be training a new squad of Park

clean and safe. Please stop in or Rangers to keep Riverside Park clean and safe. Please stop in or Rangers to keep Riverside Park

call to sign up - a great opportunity clean and safe. Please stop in or call to sign up - a great opportunity clean and safe. Please stop in or

for high school students and call to sign up - a great opportunity for high school students and call to sign up - a great opportunity

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by Susan Winans, School Program Coordinator

FORMER RESIDENT VISITS RIVERSIDE PARK continued from page 1

SEEING A NEW HORIZON continued from page 1V O L U N T E E R C O R N E R

ter. What makes this partnership work is the way NH experts, Center instructors, volunteers and visiting students work together. Cooperatively, the participat-ing groups form a family-like learning experience.

The way the students work together in the community and the classroom is very different from the traditional way of learning. Students are very business-minded and open to new ideas. As a result, they create an environment that is fun, educational and student-centered. The fact that the students not only learn, but then apply what they know by edu-cating others is unique. Each individual contributes his or her strengths during the group effort.

The weekly schedule follows the routine of walking to Hubbard Park each Tues-day and Thursday morning. There, the group teaches fi fth and six graders about everything from identifying pollution in-dicators, calculating water velocity, mea-suring varying depth and water tempera-ture. Whatever the specifi c lesson, kids experience fun and excitement as they truly experience their lessons in science and life. NH students enthusiastically describe younger students’ reactions to the salmon run this fall, sharing “they re-

ally go wild when they see a salmon pass by because the giant fi sh come so close they brush right up against their legs!” But it is not just about the students getting their feet wet in the water. It is about appreciating nature and the crea-tures in and around the river. They all agree, “believe it or not, the Milwaukee River is a part of our lives. Our actions affect every square inch of the river.”

There is more to our partnership between New Horizons and the Center than the river project. In the next few months we will undertake two more valuable com-munity projects. The Adopt an Animal Project serves three main purposes. First, they will learn to take care of the living needs of wildlife. Second, they will research important information about each animal and its habitat. Third, they will educate younger students about the environment. New Horizons will also be involved in Urban Agriculture programs at Growing Power, Inc. and in the com-munity through the Center. They look forward to using this chance to eventu-ally help others build urban gardens and strengthen our community. Through the strong partnership between NH and the Center, the possibilities for education and community projects are endless.

returning to a place where people and animals can exist together. Seeing this makes me and many here at the Center excited about the possibilities of the river returning to a more natural state. It is a glimmer of hope that our community effort to protect nature is working. In a time when nature lovers are fi ghting for a balance between human habitation and preserving our precious resources, this discovery is something to be proud of. I am not sure if the students that were with me that day understood the signifi -cance of what they were seeing, but just having them there sharing this discovery is good enough for me.

In the next couple of weeks the river will begin to ice over and I am sure that our

beaver visitor will be moving on, but hope-fully it will come back and grace us with its presence once again. Want to see this amazing fi nd yourself? Come down to the Center and take a hike in the park. Make sure to walk on the path nearest to the river and search the banks for a tree that has been chewed down by one of nature’s fi nest engineers.

A tree in Riverside Park that was felled by a new resident beaver.

The Annual Membership Meeting of the Urban Ecology Center was held on the evening of Tuesday, September 27th. After a brief business meeting, the members, staff and Board gathered for a delectable potluck dinner. It was fun sharing wonderful food and conversation. We were then treated to a slide presenta-tion which provided an overview of the year’s events and served as a backdrop for Ken and Beth as they updated us with highlights of activity and programs for the year. It was a totally successful eve-ning. I thank Ken, Beth and all the staff for their excellent work and dedication to the success of our organization.

At the Annual Meeting all new and re-turning Board Members were approved. The Executive Committee was also presented and approved. They are: Lor-raine Jacobs-President, John Clancy-Vice President, Anne Steinberg-Secretary and Mark Sandy-Treasurer. We anticipate a year of thoughtful planning. I will keep you updated through the newsletter on our progress.

FROM THE BOARDby Lorraine Jacobs, President, UEC Board of Directors

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Finally, I’m pleased to announce that our invitations to join the Advisory Council have been graciously accepted. The new members of the council have extensive experience in the world of nonprofi ts and have been supportive friends of the Urban Ecology Center through the years. They have agreed to formalize that sup-port by including their names on our letterhead, providing their expertise as needed by Ken and the Board as well as to support our fund raising initiatives as they are able. I thank them all for their commitment to the Center.

UEC ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSThe following is a list of the people who have generously decided to join our Ad-visory Council

Else Ankel Bill LynchBob Anthony Barbara MangerCheri Briscoe Judy MoonMario Costantini Larry MoonMargarete Harvey Miriam ReadingSusie Kasten Tom Schrader

If you have a donation for the Center, please call 964-8505. The Center is in need of the fol low ing items:

A CD player that has continuous play Backpack vacuum cleanerHeavy duty cordless drill & screwdriver w/chargerHeavy duty cordless drill & screwdriver w/chargerHeavy duty cordless drill & screwdriver

Children’s gloves or mittensGently used sweatpants of all sizesGently used sweatpants of all sizesGently used sweatpants

Winter jackets (school age children’s sizes)Winter jackets (school age children’s sizes)Winter jackets (school age

Winter boots (children's sizes)StethoscopeLarge copy machinePortable fabric covered display board 36” Lateral 2 drawer fi le cabinetFirewoodStep stoolsDesk/fl oor lampsFolding room divider screens$40,000 for climbing wallLaminatorStopwatches

W I S H L I S T

The full plan is quite ambitious and includes improved staircases, erosion control, a fi shing pier, a canoe launch and an elegant pedestrian suspension bridge across the Oak Leaf Recreational Trail. We also plan to extend Park Place across the trail to a 40 to 50 car parking area (not in the park). From this parking area, a fully accessible path will lead both to the Oak Leaf Trail and the river.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our neighbor, Pieter Godfrey, much of the diffi cult stretch of the wheelchair accessible path has already been created … a beautiful winding path down the embankment to the fl ood plain of the river. This path will not only connect to our fi shing and canoe area, but will lead south to North Avenue via a new path being constructed by our colleagues, the River Revitalization Foundation. We

have divided the park into three trail types:

Natural trails that will remain es-sentially as they are as meandering narrow dirt pathways through the forest

Improved trails which will convert some of the old asphalt trails into more natural but still wider path-ways and

Accessible trails graded and urfaced with crushed granite that allows wheelchairs and walkers to maneu-ver, but not rollerblades

See www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org for a map that shows the full details of the plan.

The plan is not going to happen over-night*, but as the eternal optimist, come

next fall I may be able to pull off a date with Carijean to fulfi ll a dream I’ve had for a long time.

*The total cost of all that is mentioned above is likely to be over a million dol-lars. However, through a combination of government funding, verbal pledges and money set aside from our capital campaign, we believe we have close to half of the needed resources in hand. The complete project has been divided into distinct smaller goals and there is no time pressure to get it all done right away. Our fi rst priority is for wheelchair access, for which we need approximately $150,000. If anyone reading this either has resources to share with us, has close contacts that might lead us to funding or has experience or inkind contributions that can help, please call Ken at (414) 964-8505, x101.

ASTRONOMY NOTES by Art Paque, community volunteer S I R I U S , T H E D O G S TA R

Happy New Year! Clear skies and pleas-ant viewing to everyone. 2006 begins with a highlight, the Quadrantid meteor shower! We will look to the Moon for more of the year’s treats including lunar occultations of the Pleiades. A new addition to the “Notes” is a review of the brightest stars visible from our area. We’ll start with Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in our night sky.

JANUARY

January’s morning planets are Jupiter low in the southeast and Saturn low in the west. The evening skies are decorated with Saturn low in the east and Mars high in the south.

Near sunset on January 1st you’ll fi nd Venus 7° west of the Moon. The Qua-drantid Meteor Shower peaks on the 3rd

and 4th. Look low in the east after 2 a.m. and moving higher and southeast until sunrise. Get out your binoculars and search for Uranus, 5.9, 2.5° north of the Moon on the 3rd. View this from dark until moonset at 9:01 p.m. Vesta (6.17), the third largest asteroid will be at op-position 5 p.m on the 5th. An asteroid (or planet or comet) is said to be “at opposi-tion” when it lies directly opposite the Sun as viewed from the Earth. Use your binoculars to look approximately 10˚ from Pollux (found in Gemini) towards Betelgeuse (found in Orion). Mars will be found 1.5° south of the Moon from

when it gets dark until moonset (3 a.m.) on the 8th. Find Saturn 4° south of the Moon after 7 p.m. on the 14th and 3° south of Moon, before sunrise on the 15th. Night owls can search for Jupiter 5° north of the Moon, after 2 a.m. until sunrise on the 23rd. The brightest star in Scorpius, Antares (1.03), can be found less than 0.5˚ from the Crescent Moon after moonrise (3:47 a.m.) until daylight on the 25th. On the 27th, Saturn (-0.2) will be at opposition. It will be at its brightest and closest to Earth. You can look low in the east after 6 p.m. but it will be visible all night. We end the month with Uranus (5.9) 5° south of the Moon. Look on the 31st from dark until approximately 7 p.m.

January’s Full Moon (Moon after Yule/Wolf/Frost in Tepee Moon) is on the 14th. New Moon at 8:15 a.m. on the 29th

FEBRUARY

February’s morning skies will shine with Venus low in the southeast, Jupiter in the south and Saturn very low in the west. Evenings will show Saturn rising in the east, Mars high in the southeast and Mer-cury low in the west southwest.

On February 3rd look for Venus at its greatest distance east (elongation) of the Sun. Look for it as it rises at 5 a.m. Look for Mercury (-0.3) at its elonga-tion on the 24th. Look low in the west southwest after sunset (5:34 p.m.). Mars

is found 2° south of the Moon from dark until after midnight on the 5th. On the 11th, fi nd Saturn 4° south of the Moon all night until 5:30 a.m. Look for Spica (1.0) 0.5° above the Moon after moon-rise on the 17th. Jupiter can be found 5° north of the Moon from 2 a.m. until sun-rise on the 20th. On the 24th Venus will be 10° north of the Moon after moonrise (4:43 a.m.).

February’s Full Moon (Snow/ When Coy-otes are Frightened Moon) is on the 12th. New Moon is on the 27th.

Sirius is easily the brightest star in the night sky, twice as bight as any other, with a magnitude of -1.4. Its name derived from the Greek Seirius, means “scorching” or “searing” and is well chosen. Its second name, Dog Star, comes from its location in the constella-tion Canis Major, the “Big Dog”.

Look for Sirius in the east south-east, 25˚ above the horizon at 10:00 p.m. in early Janu-ary. Later in the month it will be higher and farther south at 10:00 p.m. It will stand out amongst all of the other stars. Sirius is twice as large as our Sun, in diameter and mass, yet shines 23 times brighter than the Sun. Its distance of 8.5 light years makes it appear dimmer.

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January, 24th, 2005. It was a rare day for me. I don’t know if I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, if my life drasti-cally needed simplifying or if I’m just getting grumpier as I age. Whatever the cause, I was in a terrible mood. Wanting to shake some of the pessimism before coming face-to-face with colleagues, I decided to work out the negative energy on a ski commute to work. On the way I discovered something new - the bicycle path was plowed. On most other days, I would have been happy, for there are more bike commuters than skiers. But they could have dumped the snow under the bridges where it gets bare ... and

... the trail was so wide in some places I had to duck under branches … andgosh-darn-it-anyway I didn’t bring my protective ski goggles. By the time I got to work, the bad mood was no better, perhaps even worse. I struggled through the day and found myself, ten hours later, still answering emails.

Grabbing my skis, I headed for home. Gliding down the path, I felt completely out of touch with nature. I’m usually the one who sees owls in Riverside Park each year, but the fi rst two Owl Prowls were unsuccessful. January 2005 was supposed to be a great time to see owls;

food shortages brought more down from the north. Plus, skiing felt like more of a chore than an excursion. It was cold and I just wanted to be home under a warm blanket with a cup of hot tea.

Then it happened. A graceful, distinct trill of a screech owl echoed under the Belleview Bridge. Just beyond the bridge I found the yard from which it was singing. Wait! Another, slightly higher pitched trill fell on my ears from the eaves of a nearby house. I listened for a while, feeling the grumpiness begin to melt away. Taking a deep breath, I

NATURE'S CURE FOR A BAD DAY by Beth Fetterley, Director of Education

WINTERFESTSaturday, February 412 noon - 4 p.m.Saturday, February 412 noon - 4 p.m.Saturday, February 4

For all ages12 noon - 4 p.m.For all ages12 noon - 4 p.m.

FreeFor all agesFreeFor all ages

Celebrate winter at the Urban Ecology Center with all kinds of winter fun! Sledding, snowshoeing, igloo building, indoor crafts, music and more. Have fun outside, then warm up with a hot drink inside beside the fi re. Chili will also be available for sale.

ANNUAL OWL PROWL*Tuesday, February 75:30 -7 p.m.Tuesday, February 75:30 -7 p.m.Tuesday, February 7

For adults and children age 5 and older$8 (Members - $5)For adults and children age 5 and older$8 (Members - $5)For adults and children age 5 and older

Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.$8 (Members - $5)Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.$8 (Members - $5)

Learn about the characteristics and habits of local owls, then head onto the Oak Leaf bicycle path, Riverside Park and adjacent areas to listen and look for owls. Dress for the weather. We will walk and stop along the path. The program ends with a hot drink in front of the wood burning stove.

JANUARY THROUGH FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Unless oth er wise in di cat ed, par tic i pants meet at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place. Schol ar ships are available for all fee based programs. For gen er al in for ma tion call (414) 964-8505 or visit www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org Programs marked with an * are not ac ces si ble for persons with physical dis abil i ties. All oth ers have limited ac ces si bil i ty.

SNOWSHOE AT KETTLE MORAINE*Saturday, January 710 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, January 710 a.m. - 3 p.m.Saturday, January 7

For adults and accompa-10 a.m. - 3 p.m.For adults and accompa-10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

nied children age 12 & upFor adults and accompa-nied children age 12 & upFor adults and accompa-

Adults: $20 nied children age 12 & upAdults: $20 nied children age 12 & up

(Members - $15)Children: $15 (Members - $15)Children: $15 (Members - $15)

(Members - $10)Payment due at time of (Members - $10)Payment due at time of (Members - $10)

registration, please call Payment due at time of registration, please call Payment due at time of

(414) 964-8505 for more registration, please call (414) 964-8505 for more registration, please call

information.(414) 964-8505 for more information.(414) 964-8505 for more

Explore the hilly terrain of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest. Dress in layers, bring water and a lunch. Meet at the Center, transportation provided. In the event of minimal or no snow we will hike.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT(DOORS) WOMEN’S ADVENTURE GROUPOUT(DOORS) WOMEN’S ADVENTURE GROUPOUT(DOORS) WOMEN’S

Thursdays, January 12 & February 16Thursdays, January 12 & February 16Thursdays, January 12 &

7 - 9 p.m.February 167 - 9 p.m.February 16

$57 - 9 p.m.$57 - 9 p.m.

Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

Let’s face it: Girls just wanna have fun... outdoors! Girls’ Night Out(doors) is an opportunity to join other women for outdoor adventure. In January, join Dana Kaleta for a planning session and evening snowshoe hike. We’ll provide the wine and hot choco-late; you come with your ideas for future activities. From a Kettle Moraine winter wildlife hike to a Yosemite National Park trip, this is your chance to get out of the house and into the outdoors!

Call the Center at (414) 964-8505 to register at least two days before the trip. Trips will run as sched uled, rain or shine.

INTRODUCTION TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING*Tuesday, February 76:30 - 8 p.m.Tuesday, February 76:30 - 8 p.m.Tuesday, February 7

For adults and accompa-6:30 - 8 p.m.For adults and accompa-6:30 - 8 p.m.


$10 (Members - $7)nied children age 12 & up$10 (Members - $7)nied children age 12 & up

Payment due at time of $10 (Members - $7)Payment due at time of $10 (Members - $7)

registration, please call Payment due at time of registration, please call Payment due at time of

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information.(414) 964-8505 for more information.(414) 964-8505 for more

Learn how to cross country ski! Bring an adventurous spirit; we’ll provide the skis and hot chocolate. We will begin on the athletic fi elds and then head into the woods or down the bike trail.

KNOT TYING WORKSHOPWednesday, February 156:30 - 8 p.m.Wednesday, February 156:30 - 8 p.m.Wednesday, February 15



$7 (Members - $5)nied children age 12 & up$7 (Members - $5)nied children age 12 & up

Can you tie two pieces of rope together so they won’t come apart (and so you can untie them later)? Learn the knots that will keep your tent from blowing down in storms and insure that your canoe will stay on top of your car!

“WISCONSIN: A RIVER PADDLER’S PERSPECTIVE” – A VISUAL PRESENTATION Sunday, February 267 - 9 p.m.Sunday, February 267 - 9 p.m.Sunday, February 26

For adults7 - 9 p.m.For adults7 - 9 p.m.

Free - donations welcome.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

Co-sponsored by Friends of to register.Co-sponsored by Friends of to register.

Milwaukee’s RiversCo-sponsored by Friends of Milwaukee’s RiversCo-sponsored by Friends of

Rick Kark, a retired physician from the UW-Eau Claire Student Health Service, has paddled over 266 rivers in Wisconsin

paddled over 266 rivers in Wisconsin

paddled over , in all

of the state’s counties. His slide show touches on the fl ora, fauna, history and especially the geology of our state. Come and appreciate the natural features and diversity of Wisconsin’s rivers. Great thera-py for the ice-locked canoeist!

U R B A N A D V E N T U R E S

BURDOCK BRI GADE*Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 a.m.& Saturdays, January 7, 21 Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 a.m.& Saturdays, January 7, 21 Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 a.m.

& February 4, 18& Saturdays, January 7, 21 & February 4, 18& Saturdays, January 7, 21

9 - 10:30 a.m. & February 4, 189 - 10:30 a.m. & February 4, 18

For adults and accompa-nied childrenFor adults and accompa-nied childrenFor adults and accompa-

FreeImprove biodiversity in the park by removing alien plant species.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONSSaturdays, January 14 & February 11Saturdays, January 14 & February 11Saturdays, January 14 &

10 a.m. - 12 noonFebruary 1110 a.m. - 12 noonFebruary 11

Thursday, January 266:30 - 8 p.m.Thursday, January 266:30 - 8 p.m.Thursday, January 26

Free6:30 - 8 p.m.Free6:30 - 8 p.m.

Please call (414) 964-8505 in advance to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 in advance to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

Come to this session and learn about the Center’s programs and how to get involved.

V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E SNATURALIST WALKS*Mondays, January 9, 23 & February 13, 27Mondays, January 9, 23 & February 13, 27Mondays, January 9, 23 &

11 a.m. -12 noonFebruary 13, 2711 a.m. -12 noonFebruary 13, 27

For volunteersFreePlease call (414) 964-8505 in advance to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 in advance to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

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Monday of each month for an hour-long walk through Riverside Park and adjacent green spaces. Build your naturalist skills and get to know the Center staff on these fun and informal walks.

COMMUNITY GARDENS INTRODUCTORY MEETINGWednesday, February 84:30 - 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, February 84:30 - 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, February 8

(building tour 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.(building tour 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

offered at 5:30)(building tour offered at 5:30)(building tour

For gardeners of all agesoffered at 5:30)For gardeners of all agesoffered at 5:30)

FreeFor gardeners of all agesFreeFor gardeners of all ages

Do you wish you could grow your own vegetables but lack the space to do so? Join us for an informa-tion session on our new com-munity gardens located along the bike trail. Whether you are ready to reserve a plot or just want to know more, come and get in on the “ground fl oor” of this great opportunity.

STORYTIME IN THE PARKSundays, January 8 & February 12Sundays, January 8 & February 12Sundays, January 8 &

1 - 2 p.m.February 121 - 2 p.m.February 12

For pre school - 41 - 2 p.m.For pre school - 41 - 2 p.m.

th graders accompanied by an adultFor pre school - 4accompanied by an adultFor pre school - 4 graders accompanied by an adult

graders

$5 (Members - $3) accompanied by an adult$5 (Members - $3) accompanied by an adult

per child$5 (Members - $3) per child$5 (Members - $3)

Families of 4 or more: $20 per childFamilies of 4 or more: $20 per child

(Members - $12)Please call (414) 964-8505 (Members - $12)Please call (414) 964-8505 (Members - $12)

to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

Listen to nature stories and meet animal friends in our classroom or look for new friends in the park!

URBAN ECOLOGY WITH NEW HORIZONSWednesday, January 115:30 p.m. - 7p.m.Wednesday, January 115:30 p.m. - 7p.m.Wednesday, January 11

For adults and youth5:30 p.m. - 7p.m.For adults and youth5:30 p.m. - 7p.m.

Free - donations welcomeFor adults and youthFree - donations welcomeFor adults and youth

Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505

Please join high school students from the New Horizons charter school in Shorewood as they present their experiences with the Center’s River Connection Program. For the last several months, the students have been helping to educate fi fth grade children in and about the Mil-waukee River at Hubbard Park. Come hear them and help to celebrate their accomplishments.

FAMILY DRUMMINGSunday, January 15 1 - 2:30 p.m.Sunday, January 15 1 - 2:30 p.m.Sunday, January 15

For children ages 6 and up 1 - 2:30 p.m.For children ages 6 and up 1 - 2:30 p.m.

accompanied by an adult For children ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult For children ages 6 and up

$7 (Members - $4)accompanied by an adult $7 (Members - $4)accompanied by an adult

Please call (414) 964-8505 $7 (Members - $4)Please call (414) 964-8505 $7 (Members - $4)


All ages will enjoy hearing stories, making instruments, and joining in a drum circle. No previous drumming experi-ence (or good rhythm) necessary! Instruments are provided.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Thursdays, January 19 & February 16Thursdays, January 19 & February 16Thursdays, January 19 &

6p.m.February 166p.m.February 16

Pizza dinner (optional)

6:30 p.m. Movie(optional)Movie(optional)

Free - 6:30 p.m.Free - 6:30 p.m.

dinner $5 per person6:30 p.m.

dinner $5 per person6:30 p.m.

Register by the preceding dinner $5 per person

Register by the preceding dinner $5 per person

Monday for dinner. Call Register by the preceding Monday for dinner. Call Register by the preceding

(414) 964-8505.Monday for dinner. Call (414) 964-8505.Monday for dinner. Call

Spend a chilly winter night near the fi re watching a movie on the big screen. January: March of the Pen-guins. February: Microcosmos. See insects like you’ve never seen them before!

FRIDAY FIREFridays, January 20 & February 17Fridays, January 20 & February 17Fridays, January 20 &

7 p.m.February 177 p.m.February 17

For younger audiencesFor younger audiencesFor younger

7:45 p.m Popcorn and S’moresPopcorn and S’moresPopcorn and

8:15 p.m. For all ages$5 per person or $10 a 8:15 p.m. $5 per person or $10 a 8:15 p.m. For all ages$5 per person or $10 a

For all ages

family (Members - free)$5 per person or $10 a family (Members - free)$5 per person or $10 a

Please call (414) 964-8505 family (Members - free)Please call (414) 964-8505 family (Members - free)


January: Jahmes Tony Finlayson will share music, songs and sto-ries from Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and beyond.February: Suzanne Rosenb-latt with guest Brett Kemnitz. Suzanne will present her poetry fi lled with humor, melody, word-play, dance and rhythm.

STORIES AND SNOW*Saturday, January 21 10 - 11:30 a.m.Saturday, January 21 10 - 11:30 a.m.Saturday, January 21

Preschool program for ages 3-5Preschool program for ages 3-5Preschool program for ages

$7 (Members - $4)Please call (414) 964-8505 $7 (Members - $4)Please call (414) 964-8505 $7 (Members - $4)


Daycare available for to register.Daycare available for to register.

children 2 years and Daycare available for children 2 years and Daycare available for

younger available.children 2 years and younger available.children 2 years and

Listen to a snowy story, then craft your own snowman hidden in the woods for River-side Park’s creatures to fi nd. When we’re ready to thaw out, we’ll come back inside to a roar-ing fi re, hot drinks and time to read more winter tales and dream up some frosty fun.

DISCOVERY HIKE FOR FAMILIES*Sunday, January 22, & February 26Sunday, January 22, & February 26Sunday, January 22, &

1 - 2:30 p.m.February 261 - 2:30 p.m.February 26

For children ages 3 and up 1 - 2:30 p.m.For children ages 3 and up 1 - 2:30 p.m.

accompanied by an adultFor children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adultFor children ages 3 and up

$6 (Members - $3)accompanied by an adult$6 (Members - $3)accompanied by an adult

Families of 4 or more: $24 $6 (Members - $3)Families of 4 or more: $24 $6 (Members - $3)

(Members - $12)Please call (414) 964-8505 (Members - $12)Please call (414) 964-8505 (Members - $12)


Discover nature in a guided walk through the park with activities, games and stories. In case of extreme inclement weather, we will move our hike inside.

SNOW SCIENCE*Saturday, January 28 2 - 4 p.m.Saturday, January 28 2 - 4 p.m.Saturday, January 28

For children ages 5 and up 2 - 4 p.m.For children ages 5 and up 2 - 4 p.m.





Discover the science of snow before bundling up and heading outdoors to experience it fi rst-hand. Crafts and hot chocolate will also be included! Dress for the weather.

ANIMALS IN WINTER*Saturday, February 252 - 4 p.m.Saturday, February 252 - 4 p.m.Saturday, February 25

For children ages 5 and up 2 - 4 p.m.For children ages 5 and up 2 - 4 p.m.





What animals are living in your neighborhood this winter? Winter is a great time to discover the signs animals leave behind. Snow and mud show a variety of tracks, and the bare trees reveal dens, nests or traces of fur otherwise hidden by leaves. We will start inside, but then we will venture outside to fi nd out who is spending their winter in the park. Dress for the weather.

SCIENCE SATURDAYSEvery SaturdayDrop in any time between Every SaturdayDrop in any time between Every Saturday

9:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.Drop in any time between 9:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.Drop in any time between

For all ages9:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.For all ages9:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Free - donations welcomeFor all agesFree - donations welcomeFor all ages

Drop in anytime to discover the world of science through interac-tive activities.January - Senses: Test your 5 senses and learn how animals’ senses are different from ours.February - Owls: Learn about owls found in Wisconsin and do an indoor owl scavenger hunt.

ANIMAL FEEDING TIMEEvery Sat ur day1 p.m.Every Sat ur day1 p.m.Every Sat ur day

For all ages1 p.m.For all ages1 p.m.

Free - Do na tions welcomeFor all agesFree - Do na tions welcomeFor all ages

Help feed the Center’s resident turtles and snakes as you learn about the animals that inhabit the river valley.

WARM UP IN THE TIPIEvery Sat ur day2 p.m.Every Sat ur day2 p.m.Every Sat ur day

For all ages2 p.m.For all ages2 p.m.

Free - S’mores & popcorn For all agesFree - S’mores & popcorn For all ages

available for a small feeFree - S’mores & popcorn available for a small feeFree - S’mores & popcorn

Enjoy a fi re in the tipi Saturday afternoons from 2 -3 p.m. .

FA M I LY P R O G R A M S

WEDNESDAY WALKSWITH KEN*Every Wednesday9 a.m. - Every Wednesday9 a.m. - Every Wednesday

Urban Ecology Every Wednesday

Urban Ecology Every Wednesday

Center buildingUrban Ecology Center buildingUrban Ecology

10 a.m. - Riverside ParkCenter buildingRiverside ParkCenter building

For adults and accompanied childrenFree - donations welcomeaccompanied childrenFree - donations welcomeaccompanied children

Call ahead to confi rm, (414) 964-8505.Call ahead to confi rm, (414) 964-8505.Call ahead to confi rm,

Explore Riverside Park and/or our new "green" facility with our Ex ec u tive Director, Ken Leinbach..

ECOLOGY CENTER TOURSEvery Wednesday (except January 11)Every Wednesday (except January 11)Every Wednesday (except

5:30 p.m.January 11)5:30 p.m.January 11)

For adults and 5:30 p.m.For adults and 5:30 p.m.

accompanied childrenFree - donations wel-accompanied childrenFree - donations wel-accompanied children

comeCall ahead to confi rm, (414) 964-8505.Call ahead to confi rm, (414) 964-8505.Call ahead to confi rm,

Explore our new "green" facility with our Director of Education Beth Fetterley.

U R B A N E C O LO G Y C E N T E R T O U R S

SOUTHERN KETTLE CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRIPSaturday, February 189:30 am – 5 pmSaturday, February 189:30 am – 5 pmSaturday, February 18

$25, $15 members and 9:30 am – 5 pm$25, $15 members and 9:30 am – 5 pm

Outdoor Leader alumni$25, $15 members and Outdoor Leader alumni$25, $15 members and

Need based scholarships availableNeed based scholarships availableNeed based scholarships

Transportation, ski equip-ment and bag lunch Transportation, ski equip-ment and bag lunch Transportation, ski equip-

providedment and bag lunch providedment and bag lunch

Please call (414) 964-providedPlease call (414) 964-provided

8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-8505 to register.Please call (414) 964-

Enjoy the heart of winter skiing (hiking if there's no snow) in the Southern Kettle Moraine. No previous experi-ence is necessary; lessons will be provided. Show up at 9:30 to be fi tted to your skis. We will leave at 10 a.m. for the Lapham Peak trails.

H I G H S C H O O L P R O G R A M S

ADULT BIRDING WORKSHOPS: VIREO IDENTIFICATIONSaturday, January 72:30 - 4 p.m.Saturday, January 72:30 - 4 p.m.Saturday, January 7

For adults2:30 - 4 p.m.For adults2:30 - 4 p.m.

$5 (Members – free)Please call (414) 964-8505 $5 (Members – free)Please call (414) 964-8505 $5 (Members – free)


As an introduction to the three-part series on wood-warbler identifi cation, this workshop will focus on a group of birds that is often confused with warblers, the vireos. Learn tips on identifi ca-tion, natural history and other facts about the six vireos found in Riverside Park. This will be followed by a twilight bird walk and hot chocolate! Binoculars provided. Dress warm.

BIRDING THE LAST FRONTIER:Global Warming Implica-tions from Barrow to Attu to Global Warming Implica-tions from Barrow to Attu to Global Warming Implica-

Mainland AlaskaSpeaker: John O’Donnell, Birding and Natural History Speaker: John O’Donnell, Birding and Natural History Speaker: John O’Donnell,

Specialist, Sierra Club Birding and Natural History Specialist, Sierra Club Birding and Natural History

Outings, San FranciscoSpecialist, Sierra Club Outings, San FranciscoSpecialist, Sierra Club

Tuesday, January 10Outings, San FranciscoTuesday, January 10Outings, San Francisco

7 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, January 107 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, January 10

For adults7 - 8:30 p.m.For adults7 - 8:30 p.m.



John O’Donnell has been birding and leading birding trips to Alas-ka for over 14 years for the Sierra and leading birding trips to Alas-ka for over 14 years for the Sierra and leading birding trips to Alas-

Club and several other groups. He is active in worldwide bird con-servation. In this presentation he will cover bird ecology across the full spectrum of Alaska’s many diverse habitats.

HEALTHY CHILD - HEALTHY PLANET DISCUSSION COURSETuesdays, January 31-March 28 Tuesdays, January 31-March 28 Tuesdays, January 31-

7 - 8:30 p.m.$20 for the course7 - 8:30 p.m.$20 for the course7 - 8:30 p.m.

Childcare: $18 per child (Free for members)Childcare: $18 per child (Free for members)Childcare: $18 per child

Please register by January (Free for members)Please register by January (Free for members)

12. Call (414) 964-8505.Please register by January 12. Call (414) 964-8505.Please register by January

Dreaming of healthier habits for your family in 2006? This Dreaming of healthier habits for your family in 2006? This Dreaming of healthier habits

nine week course explores ways adults can help children navigate through today’s fast-paced, fast food, consumer focused society. Childcare is available at the Cen-ter for ages 5-12.

ENERGY USES AND GLOBAL WARMINGSpeaker: Dale Snider, Emeritus Prof. of Physics, Speaker: Dale Snider, Emeritus Prof. of Physics, Speaker: Dale Snider,

UWM Emeritus Prof. of Physics, UWM Emeritus Prof. of Physics,

Tuesday, February 147 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, February 147 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, February 14

For adults7 - 8:30 p.m.For adults7 - 8:30 p.m.



Energy: what is it, and why should we be conserving it? Why can’t hydrogen be a source of energy, but still might replace gasoline in powering cars? If this hydrogen is not the source of the energy powering cars then what might be; hydro, coal, natural gas, wind, sunshine, or nuclear? And what difference does it make which is chosen?

ADULT BIRDING WORKSHOPS: WOOD-WARBLERS PART ISaturday, February 253:30 - 5 p.m.Saturday, February 253:30 - 5 p.m.Saturday, February 25

For adults3:30 - 5 p.m.For adults3:30 - 5 p.m.



It’s still cold outside, but now’s a good time to start preparing for the spring wave of warblers. We will learn identifi cation tips, nat-ural history facts & look at how humans have viewed warblers through history. We will then brave the elements for a twilight bird walk followed by hot choco-late. Binoculars provided.

A D U LT L E A R N I N G

UEC MEMBERS ONLY PROGRAMS

URBAN ECHO POETSThursdays, January 12 & February 97 p.m.Thursdays, January 12 & February 97 p.m.Thursdays, January 12 & February 9

For UEC members only7 p.m.For UEC members only7 p.m.

Free - donations welcomeFor UEC members onlyFree - donations welcomeFor UEC members only

If you enjoy writing, reading or sharing poetry or essays, please join this new interest group. We will free-write, share and look for inspi-ration for nature-based writing through indoor and outdoor activities.

UEC BOOKCLUBSaturdays,. January 28 & February 2510 - 11 a.m.Saturdays,. January 28 & February 2510 - 11 a.m.Saturdays,. January 28 & February 25

For UEC members onlyFree - donations For UEC members onlyFree - donations For UEC members only

welcomePlease call (414) 964-8505 to register.The Urban Ecology Center Bookclub will meet once a month to discuss an environmentally-themed book. Join us for conversation and refreshments the 4discuss an environmentally-themed book. Join us for conversation and refreshments the 4discuss an environmentally-themed book. Join us for conversation

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Sat. of each month. Participants secure their own books.January: Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver Small WonderFebruary: Rufuge: An Unnatural History of Family and PlaceRufuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER PHOTO CLUBThursdays, January 5 & February 2Thursdays, January 5 & February 2Thursdays, January 5 &

7 p.m.February 27 p.m.February 2

For adults7 p.m.For adults7 p.m.

Free - donations welcomeExplore nature in an artistic light and develop new skills.

WILD ONES Saturdays, January 14 & February 11Saturdays, January 14 & February 11Saturdays, January 14 &

9:30- 11 a.m.February 119:30- 11 a.m.February 11

For adultsFree - donations welcomeFor more information call (414) 299-9888, x1.Wild Ones Natural Landscapers educates at the “plants-root” level and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers educates at the “plants-root” level and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers

promotes biodiversity and environmen-educates at the “plants-root” level and promotes biodiversity and environmen-educates at the “plants-root” level and

tally sound practices. promotes biodiversity and environmen-tally sound practices. promotes biodiversity and environmen-

January: Native Plant Land-scape Designs for Urban Yards. Terry Marvel is a land-scape architect who will present ideas on how to use native plant communities on your property. His slide presentation will show the beauty and practicality of using native plants in your landscape. February: Native Plant Woodland Communities. Dan Boehlke has many years of experience working with native woodland plants. His slideshow presentation of woodland species is beautiful and his discourse is inspiring.

URBAN STAR GAZ ERSThursdays, January 12 & February 9Thursdays, January 12 & February 9Thursdays, January 12 &

7 p.m. February 97 p.m. February 9

For adults7 p.m. For adults7 p.m.

Free - donations welcomeJanuary: Telescope user’s workshop. Did you get a telescope for the holidays, but are afraid to use it? Bring it down to this meeting for one-on-one train-ing with our group of amateur astronomers. You'll get valuable advice on how to use a telescope more effectively.February: Join us for informa-tion and stargazing.

VEGETARIAN POTLUCK Thursdays, January 19 & February 16Thursdays, January 19 & February 16Thursdays, January 19 &

6:30 - 8 p.m.February 166:30 - 8 p.m.February 16


nied childrenFor adults and accompa-nied childrenFor adults and accompa-

Free - donations welcomeBring a plate and fork along with your meatless dish to share at our picnic style meal.

EARLY MORNING BIRDWALKS*Every Thursday8 a.m.Every Thursday8 a.m.Every Thursday

For adults and accompanied childrenFree - donations welcomeaccompanied childrenFree - donations welcomeaccompanied children

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NATURE'S CURE FOR A BAD DAYcontinued from page 5

decided to leave the two birds to their love song. Not more than 30 feet further down the path, there was another trill. This one came from a tree branch. Perhaps this was a male drawn in by the pair and was getting ready for a duel. I focused my headlamp on the owl and it looked back with disdain (or so it seemed to me), but he didn’t fl y. He looked down and sang again! He was a handsome red phase owl, with feathers slightly fl uffed, per-haps out of irritation, to fend off the cold or for show. It was the best view I have ever had of an owl out of captivity.

The blanket of pessimism gone, I was ready to embrace this memory and leave the owls to their business. Completely rejuvenated, I skiied on. Every muscle in my body seemed to know that my opti-mistic spirit was back. It was exhilarat-ing! The snow was packed just right for a smooth, gentle ski home. The air was fresh, crisp and the winter wonderland was amazing.

As I was thinking that this night could get no better, just beyond the Brady Street pedestrian bridge I heard a hoot to the rhythm of “who’s awake, me toooo.” On the top of a condo building, with ear tufts rising was a Great Horned Owl. Because of its large size, I hypothesize that it was a female. She was too far away for light from my lamp to reach, but her call was loud, almost obnoxiously so. I wondered if the people living on the top fl oor were bothered, so I sent them a mental memo to be delighted. Everything was right again.

This is why I’m here, living down-town, working at the Ecology Center and skiing to and from work. Because there is no one else on that path listen-ing. Because I hope more people will ski commute. And because I am in awe of nature.

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