Events

This is your chance to tour the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility that is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the City of Milwaukee. This is where Milorganite® - a fertilizer trusted by experts since 1926- is produced. The facility is on the National Register of Historic Places, designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers, owned and governed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and operated and maintained by Veolia Water Milwaukee.

Put the water that falls in your yard to work, supporting the plants in your landscape while helping to reduce the risk of sewer backups, basement flooding, and sewer overflows. Develop a water management strategy that works for you by implementing some or all seven steps we’ll discuss. These include improving the soil, maintaining a healthy landscape, installing rain barrels, creating rain gardens, planting trees, adding native plants to your gardens, and growing a water-friendly lawn.

Saturday, June 14th, from 8 am to 2 pm, drop off your household chemicals at State Fair Park (640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI 53214 GATE 1 - off Greenfield Ave). Click here for a list of items you can bring. 

Saturday, August 9th, from 8 am to 2 pm, drop off your household chemicals at Nicolet High School (6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd, Glendale). Click here for a list of items you can bring. 

Keep pollinators in mind as you manage fall leaves, prune shrubs, and clean up and prepare your landscape for winter. Fall is also a great time to add trees, shrubs, and perennials to your landscape. Melinda will share tips for taking care of your new and established native and non-native plants, flowerbeds, rain gardens, and lawns. She’ll cover proper watering, fertilization, winterization, and protection from wildlife to get them through our challenging winters and ready for an eye-catching spring display!

Saturday, September 13th, from 8 am to 2 pm, drop off your household chemicals at Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center (11100 W Walnut Rd - enter off Watertown Plank Rd. on 113^th St.) Click here for a list of items you can bring.