Lincoln Creek Week offers free, fun activities for the whole family

June 21-28 is Lincoln Creek Week, a time to celebrate with neighbors and partners who thrive along the Lincoln Creek Greenway. 12 partner organizations have come together to host a weeklong celebration filled with a variety of events themed around conservation and education. Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt is encouraging neighbors to join in throughout the week.

Events being held throughout the week include:

– Kick-off event, sip and paint, and water restoration info session at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 23 at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

– Community cleanup on Lincoln Creek on Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. beginning at Lincoln Creek and Sherman Blvd.

– Bird Walk with Lake Michigan Bird Observatory on Wednesday, June 25 from 7 – 9 a.m. at Lincoln Creek Landing

– Habitat Helpers Prairie Restoration on Thursday, June 26 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St.

– Community celebration and picnic on Saturday, June 28 from noon – 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park picnic site 1

Additional activities will be taking place throughout the week. All activities are free and open to the public, with some requiring advance registration. For more information and a full list of events, please visit https://nearbynaturemke.org/lincoln-creek-week-celebration/.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.