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Kids Story Hike

  • Urban Ecology Center 3700 W Pierce Street Milwaukee United States (map)

Enjoy a morning hike for kids in Three Bridges Park. Three storytellers will be stationed along the route, ready to engage young minds with stories amidst nature in the heart of the city.

Two Story Hikes will depart, one at 9:30 am and one at 10:00 am. The route is 1 mile and will take about an hour to complete. Parents must accompany children during this activity.

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Stop 1: Urban Ecology Center - Pick up your nature journal* and meet your hiking group.

Stop 2: Back Patio

Stop 3: Community Pavillion

Stop 4: Community Gardens

All kids are welcome, but stories are geared toward kids ages 5-10 years old. Adult caregivers will surely enjoy the stories and learning about these places as well!

*Nature journals and books will be handed out while supplies last

Partners

This program is offered in collaboration with the Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley branch.

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This event is free, but we ask you to RSVP so we have an estimate of how many people will attend.

This event is part of 2023 Valley Week, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel. Valley Week is an annual event that invites you to explore and experience Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley!

You are invited to explore and experience the Valley at unique events and experiences like a happy hour river cruise, hard-hat tour, kayak tour, and so much more. Valley Week showcases some must-do unique Valley experiences!

Proceeds from the events support Menomonee Valley Partners, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999 to revitalize the Menomonee River Valley. 

Earlier Event: September 29
Breakfast Pizza & Electronics Recycling
Later Event: October 3
Sunset Kayak Tour

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