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Summer En La Plaza

Thank you for a wonderful 2024 Summer en la plaza season

In 2024, the Harbor District BID 51 awarded $9K to local organizations, artists and community members to host a free family-friendly event at the Harbor View Plaza (600 East Greenfield Avenue). These community-focused events bring people to place, creating a safe environment for all who join.

2024 Summer en la Plaza participants included:

Bembe Drum and Dance: Bombazo en la Plaza

Karaya Arte: Painting Workshop

YMRJ at Hip Hop Chess Club

Square Plaza Market at the Harbor/Salsabrositas MKE: Latin Dance Marathon

Milwaukee Public Museum/Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance

Chelotzin Plant Workshop

Plants and Poetry

 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on the 2025 Summer en la Plaza season!

Questions?/¿Preguntas?

Email Nora Godoy- González, Harbor District Placemaking Director at nora@harbordistrict.org.

Mándale un correo electrónico a la Directora de Relaciones Comunitarias, Nora Godoy- González, a nora@harbordistrict.org.

 

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Science Boxes

harbor district COMMUNITY science boxes

What are they?

Harbor District Community Science Boxes are similar to Free Little Libraries that offer educational information for the community. 

Where can I find them?

There are currently three Harbor District Community Science Boxes. Explore each one at the locations below!

What is inside? 

Fun stuff! Although contents may vary you will most likely find:

  • Nature journals
  • Tree Finder booklets
  • Community Science workbooks
  • Milwaukee Butterfly Guides from the Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Milwaukee Urban River Trail Maps from Milwaukee Riverkeeper
  • Milwaukee County Trail Maps
  • Mini magnify glasses
  • Books on urban ecology and all things nature
  • Geocache treasures (coming soon)

MAKE A DONATION TO THE COMMUNITY SCIENCE BOXES

We are always looking for educational items to fill our Community Science Boxes! If you have items to contribute, please reach out to the Harbor District at info@harbordistrict.org. 

Thank you to our sponsor: Green Tree Garden Club

Our appreciation and thanks goes to the Green Tree Garden Club of Milwaukee. Their contribution to this project helps educate the greater Harbor District community. The purpose of the Green Tree Garden Club is to promote the knowledge and love of gardening by providing education and activities in the areas of conservation, horticulture and civic improvement.

Learn more about the Green Tree Garden Club and how you can become involved by visiting greentreegardenclub.com

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Harbor Fest

Save the Date for harbor fest 2025

Mark your calendars for Harbor Fest 2025 on Sunday, September 28th! 

Join us at Harbor Fest, a day where more than 4,500 people celebrate Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor and all the things that make it great. 

At Harbor Fest you can release a baby sturgeon, tour UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, or spend hours doing other fun stuff all along the water. Take a free boat ride on the Inner Harbor, listen to great music, check out cool things happening in the Harbor District. Kids will love our bounce house, rock climbing wall, makers space, STEAM stage, and face painter! All for FREE!
 

Sturgeon Blessing and Release with Riveredge Nature Center

Sturgeon parade

Sturgeon Blessing by Richard Gonzalez

Sturgeon Release

More information can be found HERE

 


UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences Tour

Explore the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences building, open for Doors Open Milwaukee, while scientists share examples of their work including a look at the research vessel – Neeskay, fish ecology, nutrition and aquaculture; beach health; water chemistry; invasive species; weather; and climate science. 

Pounce the UWM Mascot will be available for pictures and high fives.

 


Thank you to our 2024 sponsors

 
 
 
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Education Programs

Education Programs

HDI has worked with a number of schools that fall within a two-mile radius of the Harbor District to create fun educational experiences. Students are given a number of in-person class visits by HDI staff that range from community building to ecologies and are then brought to the Harbor District for a field trip.

Field trips range from wildlife field data collection to boat tours of the Harbor District. Our educational programming is free and flexible. More information can be found in our brochure linked below.

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Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC)

Neighborhood Advisory Commitee (NAC)

The Neighborhood Advisory Committee is made up of nearby residents who serve as our neighborhood experts. The NAC advises us on outreach methods, event ideas, and decision-making that will benefit neighborhoods surrounding the Harbor District.

If you live in or near the Harbor District and would like to be a part of the NAC please contact Nora Godoy-González at nora@harbordistrict.org.