Big news! Ife Tolorunju, Sustainability Specialist at the Sherman Park Community Association, recently accepted his Local Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council at the Transformation Forum. You may remember that this recognition for his impactful work in advancing climate resilience, green infrastructure, and community engagement was announced in May 2026. Ife said, "From [...]
Check out this demonstration video commissioned by SPCA. It features our friends from Clean Wisconsin installing a rain barrel on a recent sunny Saturday morning at the Community House on North 54th Street. A group of Tri-Block neighbors and the SPCA Greening Congregations Youth Corps gathered to watch the demonstration in person.
This fall, Focus on Energy isn't just offering three free packs of energy-saving products to WeEnergies customers. They're also offering a free build-your-own pack if one of the three existing packs doesn't fit your needs. All custom packs include window insulation and a door sweep. From there, you can add the water savers, lighting, and [...]
Recently, our Greening Congregations Youth Corps visited the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility for a real-world STEM learning experience. Their tour demonstrated how science, technology, engineering and environmental stewardship work together to protect Milwaukee's waterways and Lake Michigan. During the tour, our young people learned: how wastewater is collected, treated and safely returned to Lake [...]
An assortment of Tri-Block neighbors joined our Greening Congregations Youth Corps at Bethel-Bethany UCC on a recent sunny Saturday morning to learn about rain barrels. The event began in the church hall, where the Fresh Coast Guardians emphasized the importance of protecting our natural water resources. Then, the group went next door to the Community [...]
Focus on Energy is offering three new packs of energy-saving devices, fixtures and other products, and they're free to WeEnergies customers. They include a Family Room Pack, a Kitchen Pack and a Bathroom Pack. Choose the one that works best for your home. Each customer is entitled to one pack a year, so if you've [...]
On a recent Saturday morning, a hearty group of neighbors joined environmental specialists for a tree walk in Sherman Park, our own "urban forest." They learned tree identification and the benefits of having an urban forest in the community. View some photos from that beautiful morning below.
A hearty group of neighbors, organizations and other SPCA friends came together on a chilly Sunday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day in May 2026. A plant sale, handy eco-friendly information, a "stuff swap," and free egg rolls were the highlights of the day. Click below to browse some pictorial moments.
This week, the U.S. Green Building Council will recognize Ifeoluwapo “Ife” Tolorunju, Sustainability Specialist at the Sherman Park Community Association, with its U.S. Local Leadership Award for Individual Excellence in Wisconsin. This award recognizes innovative leaders across the country for their work in environmental sustainability. Ife is proud of the sustainability work he’s doing and [...]
Join the Greening Congregations Initiative Youth Corps to learn more about our green infrastructure systems and be prepared for a green career. If you're 14 to 21 years old and live in Sherman Park, Lindsay Heights or Harambee, you can gain hands-on experience in nature-based solutions and community outreach. Plus, you'll earn a stipend of [...]
