Green Team
About the Organization
Groundwork Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization and land trust. Our work is primarily done through (1) the transformation of brownfields into community spaces, including gardens, orchards, art exhibits, and gathering places; (2) the facilitation of programs that are designed to educate, train, and empower youth, community members, veterans, and volunteers; and (3) the protection of urban waters through the installation of rainwater harvesting structures, the strategic integration of green infrastructure, and habitat restoration for aquatic native species. Our work reflects the objectives of our national chapter, Groundwork USA.
About the Youth Program
Groundwork’s youth program focuses on climate crisis issues. The organization prepares young people to be leaders by taking action and educating peers and adults on how they can do the same. Youth will have a presence in garden spaces. The program will provide experiential learning opportunities for young people to deepen their understanding of climate crisis issues. Young people will complete demonstration projects that help address the impacts of the climate crisis. Young people will lead workshops with peers and others to go through a cycle of learning and action.
