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Celebrate Earth Day every day
A guide to Milwaukee's green events in honor of Mother Earth, plus quick and easy tips for a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Happy Earth Day!
Apr 22nd, 2011 by Third Coast DailyUrban Gardens lead the way for water policy in Milwaukee
In response to a proposed water shut-off, urban agriculture advocates are collaborating with the City to work on alternative systems and leading-edge policy.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Erin PetersenVillard Library art commission puts community first
Milwaukee artists Paul Kjelland and Nicolas Lampert hope to engage the community, drawing on neighborhood stories for inspiration.
Apr 4th, 2011 by Third Coast DailyWhat is Riverwest?
For the 30th anniversary of its Spaces & Traces tour, Historic Milwaukee, Inc. honors the people and places of Milwaukee's most diverse neighborhood.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Erin PetersenSustainable living and design with Josh Foss
The self-styled "Metro Hippie" visits the NARI Home Improvement Show, offering tips on green living and DIY projects.
Feb 8th, 2011 by Erin PetersenWater, Art and Activism at UWM
Water moves in, around, and through us, and is the focus of an important exhibition opening in the UWM Union Art Gallery this Friday.
Jan 27th, 2011 by Kat MurrellCan energy conservation spur economic growth?
Conservation is critically important, but so is getting Wisconsin's unemployed back to work. If done right, energy conservation can be a win-win for everyone.
Dec 28th, 2010 by Patti WenzelMichael Pollan visits UWM
The author talks about navigating the treacherous landscape of modern food and offers up a few simple rules. Number one? Eat real food.
Nov 9th, 2010 by Ryan FindleyUnderground and on the air
MMSD dumps 2.1 billion gallons of combined sewage and storm water into Lake Michigan. But when we received 63 billion gallons of rain, was there any choice?
Aug 13th, 2010 by Patti WenzelCheers to Volunteers
Maverick, artist, brewer in training --Mike Brenner is many things. This weekend, he puts his supreme networking savvy to work with a new twist on community stewardship.
Aug 6th, 2010 by Kelly Gehringerresources for Milwaukee
Following the Brew City Flood, residents and businesses that suffered damages are often filled with anxiety, stress and frustration. TCD compiled a list of resources for those in need.
Jul 28th, 2010 by Patti WenzelThe art of conservation via Watershed Milwaukee
A cadre of artists and activists are spreading awareness about the depletion of Earth's most precious resource via a series of community-based art installations across Milwaukee.
Jul 27th, 2010 by Kelly Gehringer