What is Walnut Way Conservation Corp exactly?

Walnut Way Conservation Corp (Walnut Way) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit neighborhood organization founded by residents in 2000. Its offices are located at 2240 N 17th Street in a carefully renovated, formally infamous drug house. Empathizing the importance of valuing place, residents restored this 1910 house slated for demolition into an active Center where youth, families, elders, homeowners and renters are actively engaged in community development.

What is the mission of Walnut Way?

Our mission is to sustain an economically diverse and neighborly community through civic engagement, environmental stewardship and economic enterprise.

Where is the Walnut Way neighborhood located?

Walnut Way is located in central city Milwaukee. The boundaries of the Walnut Way neighborhood are 12th Street, North Avenue, Fond du Lac Avenue, and Walnut Street.

What kind of activities or programs does Walnut Way offer?

Walnut Way neighbors meet regularly to guide programs and activities. Some of the activities and programs include:

• Transforming vacant lots into productive gardens and fruit orchards
• Holding regular community events and meetings at the Walnut Way Center
• Walnut Way Youth Program which offers programming and events for neighborhood children
• Gardens to Market (G2M) Program which provides local teens with summer jobs and connects neighbors in urban agriculture activities
• Family Sufficiency Series which brings together neighborhood families once a month for dinner and discussion around various topics
• Economic development through the neighbor investment group
• Connecting neighbors to various community services and resources through information distribution and events
• Working with public agencies, businesses, and nonprofits on local projects and programs