Tag: Milwaukee
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Volunteers Remove Cattails From Humboldt Park Lagoon
BAY VIEW (October 12, 2019) – Volunteers in boots and waders braved chilly temperatures on October 12 to cut cattails below the water’s surface and remove other invasive plants from the shoreline at several areas along the 125-year-old lagoon in Humboldt Park. Approximately one ton of vegetation was removed in a four-hour period. The cattails…
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Tree Day 2019
Nearly 180 first graders from five Bay View schools participated in the 21st annual Tree Day celebration at Humboldt Park. The students enjoyed walking tours of the park to learn to identify trees, birds and animals and also worked together to build a “tree” in a craft workshop led by Wehr Nature Center staff.
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Tree Update
We share and appreciate your care for the park. After many inquiries, HPF contacted the County about all the trees that were cut down. Most of the trees that have been cut down were infected by Emerald Ash Borer, and were cut in an effort to remove the hazardous trees from the public spaces before…
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Humboldt Park Friends 2018 Annual Report
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.12.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12.2″] Thank You Your membership is important to Humboldt Park. It contributes to the events and activities of HPF and supports our mission of fostering park stewardship through volunteering, preserving park history, improving park amenities and safety, sponsoring events and programming for education and enjoyment of Humboldt Park. We accomplish this through enhanced…
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How Healthy Is Milwaukee’s Urban Canopy?
Ramsey Radakovich, a certified arborist, and Milwaukee County Parks deputy regional operations manager says five of Humboldt Park’s surviving 26 ash trees are being treated. With so many trees to tend to, he’s forced to be selective. When deciding which ash tree to treat, safety comes first, followed by environmental function (the importance of the…
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Humboldt Park Lagoon Restoration Nets Sweet Water Funding
MILWAUKEE (April 10, 2018) — Humboldt Park’s 125-year-old lagoon will be getting a little makeover beginning later this spring, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and a $4,100 grant from the Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust (Sweet Water). Humboldt Park Friends (HPF), a nonprofit volunteer group, is one of 14 groups receiving grants from Sweet Water…
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FREE ICE FISHING CLINICS FOR CHILDREN Saturday, February. 10, 2018, 9am-3pm
FREE ICE FISHING CLINICS FOR CHILDREN Saturday, February. 10, 2018, 9am-3pm Bring your children, age 15 and under, to a FREE ice fishing clinic in your Milwaukee County Park. All fishing equipment will be furnished. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required for individuals–if you have a group of…
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Bocce Benefit for Humboldt Park Friends Planned for August 12 at Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park Friends along with sponsors will host Bocce Benefit on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Humboldt Park (3000 South Howell Avenue) adjacent to the tennis courts. The 16 team tournament begins at 12 noon lasts until 4pm. The benefit includes music, children games, food and beer. While the tournament is sold out, come on…
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Minutes Humboldt Park Friends General Membership Meeting May 4, 2017
Attendance: Zeno France, Tim Richter, Mary Rust, Steve Blank, Supervisor Haas, Matt Mazur, Daniel Mangert, Tracy Alvarze, Harvey Goldstein, Myron Thomsen, Dave Stirmel, Jordan Meyers General park & safety Bathroom – FINISHED; came in a bit under budget!!!!!! Thanks to Tim who spearheaded the renovations on behalf of HPF; the contractors, Milwaukee County Parks…
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Grass Roots South Shore Event, June 7th 6:00pm at the Humboldt Park Pavillion
Grass Roots South Shore is pleased to let you know that Alderwomen Chantia Lewis will speak at the GRSS event on June 7th. She will be speaking on what’s possible