# Get to Know Your Watershed

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Urban Ecology Center – Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce St., Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Ages: Best suited for Ages 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Urban Ecology Center
- Official page: https://30781a.blackbaudhosting.com/30781a/Get-to-Know-Your-Watershed-14Nov2026
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free hands-on water-science program at the Menomonee Valley branch. The group talks about what a watershed is and how people affect, and are affected by, the water around them, then tests the water of the Menomonee River together and discusses the results. Best suited to ages 10 and up; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration requested.

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