Author: Jennifer Dawson

  • Humboldt Park’s Waters Are A Reflection Of A Rich Eco-History

    Humboldt Park’s Waters Are A Reflection Of A Rich Eco-History

    Humboldt Park’s lagoon is the centerpiece of the park, a natural focal point for visitors to congregate around and navigate by. The importance of water bodies like these in cities cannot be underestimated, whether that be for their wellbeing benefits or, as the NRPA highlights, their crucial work in cycling and cleaning local water supplies.

  • Attracting Wildlife Into Your Own Backyard

    Attracting Wildlife Into Your Own Backyard

    Humboldt Park is definitely somewhere where you can be inspired by wildlife, so how about attracting wildlife into your own backyard when you get home? 58% of people in Milwaukee enjoy spending time in their backyards, doing some gardening and making things grow.