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Summer En La Plaza

SUMMER EN LA PLAZA APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Summer en La Plaza is a series of gatherings hosted by individuals, neighbors, artists, entrepreneurs, or community groups to bring the plaza to life, fully utilize the space, and introduce new people to the space. We invite you to consider how this space could get energized by you or your organization! Click here to learn more about the application, and apply today! Email Nora Godoy- González (nora@harbordistrict.org), Placemaking Director, if you have questions. 

Application for Summer en La Plaza

Aplicación para Verano en La Plaza

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Science Boxes

harbor district science boxes

*** coming soon ***

What are they?

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

Where can I find them?

There are three Harbor District 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)

Win a harbor district t-shirt!

Visit a Science Box and win a free Harbor District t-shirt. This is what you need to do:

  1. Take a selfie next to one of the Science Boxes
  2. Like the Harbor District on Facebook or Instagram
  3. Share on Social Media 
  4. Don’t forget to tag the Harbor District. This is how we will contact you for your free t-shirt!

MAKE A DONATION TO THE SCIENCE BOXES

We are always looking for educational items to fill our 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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Sept. 24, 2023 Harbor Fest

Harbor Fest returns, featuring sturgeon fest and the Milwaukee boat parade

WHAT: HARBOR FEST
WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH FROM 11 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: 600 BLOCK OF EAST GREENFIELD AVENUE IN THE HARBOR DISTRICT

Join Harbor District Milwaukee, Milwaukee Riverkeeper, and Riveredge Nature Center at Harbor Fest for another year of family fun celebrating all things fish, water, and boats! Harbor Fest will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 11am -3pm in front of UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences (600 E. Greenfield Avenue). 

Request for Proposals for Entertainers/ Performers at Harbor Fest. 

This is NOT for food vendors or exhibitors. Deadline to apply June 1. Selections will be made that following week. 

 
 

Vendor/Exhibitor Application for Harbor Fest.

This is for food or merchandise vendors and nonprofits and exhibitors, NOT entertainment or performers. Note – this Deadline to apply August 25. Payment is taken immediately upon submission of application. 

 

 

 

Volunteer at HARBOR FEST

Sign up to volunteer at Harbor Fest! Lots of opportunities to help make this community event wonderful! 

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Education Programs

Education Programs

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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.

Educational Program Brochure
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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.