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🌎 Join the community on Saturday, June 20 from 9 AM–Noon at Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park to celebrate the third anniversary of Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan!

Enjoy breakfast, hear updates on the progress of Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan, and learn how you can become more engaged with local climate initiatives. Free breakfast for those who register in advance! ☕

Learn more and register in advance at: https://bit.ly/4diZmrX

With warmer weather returning to Milwaukee, environmental education field trips are back in full swing at Green Tech Station! 📚🌿 This spring, Reflo welcomed students from Hawley Environmental School, Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School, Ralph Waldo Emerson School, and Lowell Elementary School to explore this hands-on outdoor learning space.

During their visits, students made nature observations, explored green infrastructure features like bioswales, trees, and Wisconsin native plants, and learned how these systems help capture and clean stormwater in our communities while supporting greener, healthier schoolyards. 🌱💧

Applications for are OPEN TODAY! 🌊🌊🌊 Join us August 17–21 for a week of hands-on activities, field trips, and conversations with professionals working in environmental careers. Learn more and apply online: https://www.eycmke.org/waves-of-change

Reflo’s beloved Workshop Manager, Tyann, is heading west next week to take part in Race To Alaska! She will be sailing 750 miles from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan, AK on a Wa’apa outrigger canoe that she built herself.

All of us at Reflo are going to be following the race closely and rooting for Tyann over the summer. ⛵ You can follow along with us and learn more about the race at https://r2ak.com/.

We are hiring an Internship Crew Leader! ☀️🌱

Reflo is looking for a motivated, positive youth leader to help support our Summer Environmental Internship Program for Milwaukee-area high school students. This position includes working with a team of 6 adults in mentoring youth, leading outdoor environmental projects, supporting field trips and team activities, and helping create a safe, engaging, and meaningful summer experience for Reflo interns aged 15-19. This is a full-time, seasonal position with opportunity for growth ideally starting in June 2026.

If you’re passionate about mentoring teens, leading hands-on environmental stewardship projects, exploring Milwaukee’s green spaces, and helping young people build confidence, leadership, and workplace skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more and apply now: https://refloh2o.com/hiring

We had an amazing time at Albert E. Kagel School this past Saturday celebrating community, creativity, and outdoor learning! 🌿🦋

Families, students, and partners came together to celebrate the new playground inauguration and help create beautiful ceramic butterflies with La Familia de Arte that will become a permanent part of Kagel’s newly redeveloped schoolyard.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Community Day so special, including Arts At Large, La Familia de Arte, and the entire Kagel School community!

We can't wait for this year's 10th Annual Green & Healthy Schools Conference at Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented! Register now before Early Bird pricing ends this Friday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-green-healthy-schools-conference-tickets-1985398023935

We're so excited for Milwaukee Recreation's Partnership for the Arts & Humanities Showcase on Friday, May 15! This citywide event highlights artwork, performances, and creative projects from students across Milwaukee.

Meet more than 30 partner organizations, watch live performances and student films, explore artwork, and take part in hands-on activities.

Event details:
📍 North Division High School (1011 W. Center St.)
🕓 May 15th | 4–7 PM
💸 Free and open to all! Complimentary snacks available.

Session proposals for the 10th Annual Green & Healthy Schools Conference close tomorrow! If you have ideas for a breakout session about greener, healthier schools, we would love to hear from you. Submit here: https://forms.gle/TJattc68nBU53JK66

Last chance! Session proposals for the 10th Annual Green & Healthy Schools Conference close tomorrow, April 29th.

If you have ideas for a breakout session about greener, healthier schools, we would love to hear from you. Submit at the link by tomorrow: https://forms.gle/TJattc68nBU53JK66