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< Back Jevon Prowell Blue Skies Supervisor Blue Skies Landscaping Facilities & Crew Support Specialist Certified Equipment Operator (Mini Excavator, Track Loader) 35-hour Green Infrastructure Training (Water Environment Federation approved) Resident Preferred Program (RPP) Certified SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) Training Level 1 Certified First Aid CPR AED Certified Jevon Prowell is the Blue Skies Landscaping Crew Lead at Walnut Way, bringing 13 years of landscaping experience and a genuine love for working outdoors. A natural people person, Jevon leads by example, supporting all aspects of landscape maintenance, urban agriculture, and campus upkeep. He is skilled in landscape installations, horticulture, and operating a variety of equipment, and is known for his dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to Walnut Way’s mission of building a thriving, green community. jprowell@walnutway.org (414) 296-1130

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< Back Housing Walnut Way's commitment is reflected in their active participation in various initiatives aimed at housing stabilization across the city of Milwaukee. One such initiative is the MKE Homes Program, a city-wide project that repurposes city-owned foreclosed properties into affordable homeownership opportunities. Walnut Way partners with this program to revitalize vacant properties into quality homes, making them accessible to individuals and families with moderate to low income. In addition to this, Walnut Way plays an essential role within the Neighborhood Improvement District (NID). Through this involvement, they facilitate minor and sometimes significant repairs to homes, thereby enhancing their safety and livability. This support enables seniors to age in place, maintain their independence and remain connected to their community. Walnut Way also collaborates with the Milwaukee Community Land Trust to increase the availability of affordable homes in Lindsay Heights and throughout Milwaukee. This partnership provides an innovative pathway to homeownership by separating the cost of land from the price of the home, making it more attainable for those with limited financial resources. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. You can create as many collections as you need. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own, or import content from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, videos and more. You can also collect and store information from your site visitors using input elements like custom forms and fields. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Preview your site to check that all your elements are displaying content from the right collection fields. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

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< Back Clyde Martin Urban Agriculture Assistant Clyde Martin brings six years of hands-on agriculture experience to Walnut Way’s Environmental Stewardship program, where he helps transform vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards. He supports the operation of sub-acre production and teaching gardens, promoting urban agriculture and providing fresh, locally grown foods for the community. Clyde’s work helps integrate fresh produce and herbs into the Taste of Lindsay Heights market, furthering Walnut Way’s mission of sustainable local food systems.

Empowering Milwaukee's Youth Through Urban Agriculture, Leadership, and Environmental Sustainability Growing Youth Leadership (GYL) is Walnut Way Conservation Corp's signature summer internship program that engages local teens in intensive urban agriculture education, leadership development, and job training. Through hands-on experience, youth transform vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards while developing valuable skills and contributing to community wellness. Program Overview Growing Youth Leadership offers Milwaukee youth the opportunity to: Gain intensive training in sustainable urban agriculture practices Develop leadership skills through hands-on community projects Earn income while learning valuable job skills Contribute to neighborhood food security and environmental stewardship Engage in civic activities that strengthen our community Through this transformative program, teens grow and harvest a wide range of chemical-free vegetables and fruits, from tending beans on reclaimed mini vegetable farms to picking peaches in urban orchards and creating value-added products like jams for local farmers markets. Impact & Outcomes "It's about taking care of what you have, taking pride, having ownership and helping each other out." - Kimora Eubanks, 18-year-old GYL intern Each growing season, GYL employs local teens to work in Walnut Way gardens and at partner sites like Alice's Garden. Throughout the program, participants engage in civic engagement and environmental stewardship activities-key components of the Walnut Way mission. GYL creates multiple community benefits: Grows young environmental leaders Transforms once-vacant lots into productive gardens and orchards Produces an abundance of fresh food that increases neighborhood access to healthy options Supports Lindsay Heights' economic and environmental development Program Details Who: Milwaukee youth ages 14-19 When: Summer season (June-August) Where: Walnut Way gardens and partner sites throughout Lindsay Heights Activities include: Planting and harvesting organic produce Learning sustainable growing practices Creating value-added products Selling at local markets Participating in leadership development workshops Engaging with community members The GYL Experience ![Youth harvesting vegetables in community garden] (Image placeholder) Participants in the Growing Youth Leadership program don't just learn about agriculture-they become agents of positive change in their community. From weeding rows of vegetables on thriving mini-farms that once stood as abandoned lots to picking fresh fruit from urban orchards planted by their peers, GYL interns experience firsthand how their work contributes to community transformation. Under the guidance of our Urban Agriculture Coordinator, interns develop practical skills while contributing to Walnut Way's mission of creating an economically diverse community through environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic development Why GYL Matters Growing Youth Leadership is a powerful way to engage and employ youth in our community to steward the land and revitalize the neighborhood. The program continues to support our mission to sustain transformation by advancing economically diverse and abundant communities through civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and creating venues for prosperity. In Lindsay Heights, where 96% of residents are African American and many families face economic challenges, GYL offers meaningful opportunities for youth development while addressing community needs for fresh, healthy food and environmental justice Join Our Community of Young Leaders ![Youth selling produce at farmers market] (Image placeholder) Applications for Summer 2025 will open in March Interested in becoming a GYL intern? Want to support the program? There are many ways to get involved: Apply: Youth ages 14-19 can apply for paid summer internships Volunteer: Community members can support our gardens and youth programs Donate: Contributions help fund internship positions and program supplies Partner: Organizations can collaborate on educational or community projects Youth Leadership is made possible through the generous support of our community partners and donors, including the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, Zilber Family Foundation, and others who believe in the power of youth to transform communities.Related Programs at Walnut Way Blue Skies Landscaping: Professional landscaping services employing neighborhood residents Wellness Programs: Activities promoting community health and well-being Environmental Justice Initiative: Addressing environmental justice concerns in our community The Healing Garden: Youth programming focused on community and creativity6Walnut Way Conservation Corp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood organization founded in 2000 by Lindsay Heights residents to reclaim and redevelop the economic health and vitality of their community.

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< Back Ramona Curry WEBB/Walnut Way - Environmental Justice Housing Coordinator Ramona Curry is a Community Health Worker who serves as Resident Ambassador of community engagement in the Lindsay Heights community for the last 3 years through Walnut Way Conservation Corp. As an independent consultant Ramona shares and encourages educational awareness by sharing resources and informational opportunities with Lindsay Heights and surrounding neighboring communities. Ramona received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Upper Iowa University in 2011 and has worked in the field of Human Services for 30+ years working with underserved black and brown communities. Ramona is Rooted in early childhood education, safe and affordable housing advocacy, public safety/healthcare equity and environmental justice. curry@walnutway.org (414) 240-6931

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< Back Jasmin Hoover Urban Ag Coordinator Jasmin Hoover is the Urban Agriculture Manager at Walnut Way, passionately overseeing Walnut Way Gardens & Orchard and ensuring fresh produce reaches the Lindsay Heights and the broader community. With over 10 years of experience in gardening, food production, and restaurant management—including expertise in food preservation—Jasmin also supervises the Growing Youth Leadership program. Her leadership supports community health, urban agriculture, and youth development at Walnut Way. jhoover@walnutway.org 414-264-2326

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