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Urban Ecology Center

Urban Ecology Center. Nicholas J. Korth UW-Milwaukee Service Learning Geo 125: Intro to Environmental Geography 2009: Spring Semester. History of Organization. http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/more/more.html. 1991- Discussion of the Cleanup of the Milwaukee River

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Urban Ecology Center

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  1. Urban Ecology Center Nicholas J. Korth UW-Milwaukee Service Learning Geo 125: Intro to Environmental Geography 2009: Spring Semester

  2. History of Organization http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/more/more.html • 1991- Discussion of the Cleanup of the Milwaukee River -Dr. Else Ankel, Environmental Scientist (Founder) -Riverside Park • “Research shows that children who explore natural areas throughout their childhood, guided by environmentally literate mentors, are likely to become ecologically responsible adults.” • Grants- -6th Annual MANDI (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) -State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Building Blocks Award -Leading Edge Award -2004 Real Estate Development Showcase Awards -Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women • Washington Park

  3. My Service Learning Project • Earth Day and Winter Celebrations. • UWM Childrens Center

  4. My Service Learning Project • Earth Day and Winter Celebrations. • UWM Childrens Center

  5. Scale- Urban Ecology Center • In regards to my service learning, scale was small • Focus on Urban Youth through Schools http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/programs/programs.html

  6. Acting Local?- Urban Ecology Center • Yes, large influence in Milwaukee Community • No, Potential to do much more

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