With more than 101 rail-trails spanning nearly 2,000 miles, #Wisconsin is clearly a place where the outdoors reign supreme. Check out the TrailBlog to explore 10 of our favorite Badger State trails ➡️rtc.li/wisconsin-top10

With @MayorOfMKE we're #HonoringMKEHeroes in our Forestry team for their commitment throughout COVID including deployment to Snow operations. The onset of the pandemic coincided with spring storms & they showed unwavering dedication in responding to critical tree/branch clearing.

While this article is focused on the UK, several points apply here too: “If [parks] are well-funded, well-run and accessible, these public spaces diminish the impact of social inequalities” In WI, however, parks are classified as ‘non-mandatory’ services by the state legislature

Join us this coming Saturday at 11:00 am for a historic nature walk at Harriet Tubman Park. We will be practicing social distancing and face masks are required. RSVP to Danitra: [email protected] | 414-444-8204 We hope to see you there!

We’re glad to lift up the stories of incredible Special Olympics athletes this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. These stories inspire hope, confidence, and courage! #DDAware specialolympics.org/stories?locale… Image: Special Olympics athlete. By Joe Sohm courtesy of Dreamstime.

The City of #Milwaukee announced a new round of grant funding for 2021 focusing on healthy food access in our communities! Deadline to apply is April 5, 2021. For more information, visit milwaukee.gov/FFAF

Do you live in the Sherman Park or Park West neighborhoods? Would you like a chance to share your opinion on what an upcoming local park reconstruction should include? Please join us at 30th & Cawker Park for an open house "park reimagining" session on 4/10. Details below!

Project Clean & Green is coming to your neighborhood soon! Project Clean & Green is a City-wide program designed to foster neighborhood price through coordinated clean up. Learn more about the program and which week we'll be in your neighborhood at Milwaukee.gov/cleanandgreen.

Come join our MKE Parks team for an outdoor/ socially distanced event to collect some community feedback about the reconstruction of 30th & Cawker Park. Happening this Saturday 10 am to 2 pm at the park (2929 N. 30th St).

Beginning this week! City of Milwaukee Project Clean & Green runs from: April 12th - May 21st, 2021. Find the zone you are located in, begin cleaning and set out acceptable items on your scheduled Clean & Green collection date.

Help us re-envision elements of Jackson Park to better support recreation & the community as part of the KK River & Jackson Park flood management project. Take the survey & join us for a virtual community meeting on April 22nd at 6 pm. MKE Parks Sixteenth Street CHC City of Milwaukee - DPW

It is time to invest in a nature-rich civic commons for all. "Covid's park resurgence shows how Biden stimulus money can fix green space inequity” @eugenia_south Diane Regas Trust for Public Land NBC News #infrastructure #BuildBackBetter #equity nbcnews.com/think/opinion/…

Donate plastic caps for youth Community Art Project! The vacant brownfield site at Green Tech Station will be turned into a green infrastructure demonstration and environmental education destination over the summer. ➡️ linktr.ee/artworksformil…

Summer registration is now open for city of Milwaukee residents! Many classes fill quickly, so sign up today to guarantee your spot. Visit our website to view the full summer guide online and find more information on registration and safety measures: mkerec.net/guide

We officially have Wi-Fi access at four of our parks! Additionally, two more parks will have Wi-Fi available by the end of this year. Check out the details in this article from OnMilwaukee! onmilwaukee.com/articles/park-…

The green infrastructure project under the Marquette Interchange will prevent an estimated 293,000 gallons of I-794 stormwater runoff from contaminating Lake Michigan. Funding projects like these is a vital part of climate investment and why we need to pass the #AmericanJobsPlan.

Are you between the ages of 14-24 and looking for a summer job? Apply for EARN & LEARN and gain work experiences ranging from developing culinary skills at Wisconsin State Fair Park to working in health care settings. Apply online by May 27 at 4 p.m. here: bit.ly/3tzC5tc

The #Milwaukee City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity wants YOUR input on the Climate Action Plan! The goal? Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and address racial and economic inequity. Your voice is important! #climateaction videoask.com/f4u9gs2q5

Reminder to Bay View residents: join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM for a virtual community meeting to discuss the future of Zillman Park! You can join the meeting via the community engagement page that is linked below. engagemke.com/zillman-park

Are you a Bay View resident who missed Tuesday's meeting, but still wants to share some thoughts on how to redevelop Zillman Park? I've got great news for you! You can still share your opinion via the survey that can be found here: engagemke.com/zillman-park.