Michael Timm

Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention

Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.

By - Aug 19th, 2024 06:40 pm

Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work. Back to the full article.

Delegates from a dozen U.S. cities tour Milwaukee's Kluge Elementary schoolyard on May 28, 2024 co-led by Justin Hegarty, executive director of the nonprofit Reflo, and Heather Dietzel, sustainability project manager for Milwaukee Public Schools. Many sought to learn from or emulate Milwaukee’s model for greening urban schoolyards and connecting outdoor learning and play.

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Delegates from a dozen U.S. cities tour Milwaukee's Kluge Elementary schoolyard on May 28, 2024 co-led by Justin Hegarty, executive director of the nonprofit Reflo, and Heather Dietzel, sustainability project manager for Milwaukee Public Schools. Many sought to learn from or emulate Milwaukee’s model for greening urban schoolyards and connecting outdoor learning and play. Photo by Michael Timm.

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