Living - Aug. 22, 2009
Take the Eat Local Milwaukee Challenge
During the first two weeks of the month, Sept. 1-12, the Eat Local Milwaukee Challenge rallies Milwaukeeans to make more conscious decisions about what they consume and where it comes from. Most food travels an average of 15,000 miles from farm to fork, and when that number reduces, so does its carbon footprint on the planet.
Tags: eat local milwaukee challenge, eat local, urban ecology center, fondy farmers market, outpost natural foods, locavore

Kids & Family - Aug. 3, 2009
2009 kids' birthday party guide
Whether your kid is more bouncy or craft-oriented, there's a Brew City birthday party that can accommodate his / her wishes -- and hopefully your budget. Remember: the best part of the away-from-home birthday party is that you don't have to clean up after the festivities.
Tags: Chuck E. Cheese, Koz's, zoo, Build-A-Bear, public museum, Safehouse, Hoffer's, Schlitz Audubon, kids, party, children, urban ecology center, godsell farm, stonefire pizza

Living - April 17, 2009
A week's worth of do-good Earth Day events
Earth Day 2009 is Wednesday, April 22, but there's no need to stand idly by and do nothing until then. If you haven't already begun your eco-friendly deeds this spring, here are a few ways to keep you green and active all week long.
Tags: earth day, arbor day, green, river cleanup, environment, urban ecology center

Living - April 8, 2009
A guide to greening your garden
From composting to bio-dynamics to plain old annual planting, there's myriad information out there with tips, advice and instructions. To help you navigate the information and find the style of garden right for you, Milwaukee businesses and organizations host classes and informational sessions to offer guidance and knowledge.
Tags: boerner botanical gardens, milwaukee urban gardens, keep greater milwaukee beautiful, growing power, slow food, urban ecology center

Living - March 3, 2009
It's easier than you might think to buy food locally
Simply put, the CSA system connects local farmers with local consumers who become members or shareholders of the CSA by financing the farm's whole seasonal budget, including seeds, tools, maintenance and land payments. In return, they get weekly or monthly baskets of fresh, organic produce, fruits, flowers, herbs, eggs, milk -- anything the farm can produce.
Tags: csa, community supported agriculture, pinehold gardens, urban ecology center, farming, local food