Addressing Lead in Your Gardens at the Final GHS Workshop

Walnut WayAugust 10, 2018Latest News

Addressing Lead in Your Gardens at the Final GHS Workshop

Growing Healthy Soil Workshops are coming to an end. Take part in the last workshop and learn important tips for being safe from contaminants in your garden.

City of Milwaukee ECO Office will make a special presentation.
Learn about lead in the environment and its effects on people.
Learn important tips for safely gardening in your garden.
Learn how the project has been improving contaminated garden soils over.
Learn how to collect a soil sample and send it to the City Health Department for analysis.

Walnut WayMay 3, 2018Latest News

Nature’s Pharmacy: Searching for Plant Resources in the Heart of the City

Spring is almost here! Nature is waking up and plants are sprouting, many with endless health promoting benefits. Come learn about urban pharmacy growing right outside your front door. Do you or your loved ones suffer from chronic pain or illness? Locally grown plants may be just what you need to take your health and wellness to the next level.

Walnut WayApril 4, 2018Latest News

Growing Healthy Soil Workshop Dates

In 2018 we are continuing our partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Center to improve soil quality and reduce lead hazards in urban gardening. Our Growing Health Soil for Healthy Communities Workshops (GHS) offer residents on the North and South side of Milwaukee to learn ways to reduce hazards from contaminants, test soil, and learn about special topics in gardening. Workshops take place at Walnut Way and other locations throughout the City of Milwaukee. We will kick-off our GHS Workshops at Walnut Way on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Walnut WayOctober 27, 2017Latest News

Come be a Volunteer Canning Champion

If you’re looking for a fun and engaging volunteer activity, why not lend a hand at our next canning night, Wednesday, November 8th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We will be lead by Master Preserver and Author Christina Ward who will show us the ropes in preserving the harvest.

Walnut WayMarch 30, 2017Latest News

Saturday Breakfast and Learning in the Gardens

We are kicking off the Spring season with Saturday breakfast and learning in the gardens. Join us at our Growing Healthy Soils for Healthy Communities Workshop – Growing Greens, Saturday, April 1st, from 10:00am – noon at Walnut Way!