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For Members Only: A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will virtually sit down to chat about his rise to Lieutenant Governor, what the job actually entails, his public focus on addressing climate change, and his thoughts on the movement for racial justice, including the recent shooting in Kenosha.
Find out more »Fuel Milwaukee’s Race Bridge
Join FUEL as we hear from lauded historian, educator and researcher, Reggie Jackson. He'll take us through the history of segregation in America, its racially motivated origins and impact, why it hit Milwaukee harder, and how we can begin to erase the racial-lines in our city.
Find out more »Welcome: Young Voices, New Members, and Opportunities with Wisconsin’s Green Fire
Join Wsconsin's Green Fire leaders to learn more about who we are and what we do.
Find out more »Redistributing or “Defunding” the Milwaukee Police Department Budget
The United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee invites you to…
Redistributing or “Defunding” the Milwaukee Police Department Budget:
What is being asked by community groups and why?
Understanding Racial Equity and Inclusion in Conservation
This interactive workshop will explore racial equity in society, and especially focus on the history of racial inequity in conservation and the environmental movement.
Find out more »Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon
Former FPC Chairman Steven DeVougas Headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour
Find out more »Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Sept. 23
Due to public health advisories, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet virtually for the September board meeting to consider authorizing several preliminary public hearing and comment periods and informational items.
Find out more »Legislative Panel – Transformative Opportunities and New Challenges in Conservation
The COVID-19 pandemic, the associated economic downturn, and a heightened awareness of racial and environmental justice have brought new challenges and a new urgency to addressing longstanding environmental and natural resources issues in Wisconsin. Our panel of legislative and agency leaders will unpack some of today’s biggest conservation issues and predict what we can expect in state policy in 2021.
Find out more »Russ Feingold on Global Conservation, Policy, and Science
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will share insights from his career in politics, his international work for the U.S. State Department, and his more recent efforts as Global Ambassador for the Campaign for Nature. From the campaign to save biodiversity in Africa to the growing threats to conservation closer to home, Russ will help us put our work in a global context and navigate through challenging times.
Find out more »Wisconsin’s Green Fire Annual Meeting Summary Session
This session caps off a full month of diverse programs. Now come meet our staff and members and learn more about our work! We will distill and discuss what we’ve learned over the past year and how we can be most effective. Our members will lead a discussion exploring future directions for Wisconsin's Green Fire with your input using breakout groups.
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