Category Archives: Events
Ozaukee Sustainability Fair
The Urban Aquaculture Center will be at the Ozaukee Sustainability Fair on Saturday April 25th. Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (formerly Squires Country Club), 4970 Country Club Beach Road, on shores of Lake Michigan. The Fair will be open from 9 … Continue reading
Green Living Festival
On May 2, 2009, the Urban Aquaculture Center will once again be participating in the Green Living Festival. This year we will have a 20 gallon fish tank with plants on top to demonstrate aquaponics. The event will be held … Continue reading
April 2 – Lecture
Friday night fish fries are a popular tradition in Milwaukee, but is this tradition under threat because the fish are no longer as abundant as they once were? Faced with this grim outlook for fish fry lovers, Jonathan Bales and … Continue reading
LOGO DESIGN Contest
The Urban Aquaculture Center is issuing a call to designers for the creation of their new logo. The winning entry will become the symbol of our organization for years to come – gracing our website, our stationary, and any merchandise … Continue reading
January Board Meeting
Our next Board Meeting will be Thursday, Jan 22, 5PM at the Urban Ecology Center library. January 22 Agenda I Use of State Fair building for beginning operation II Port Washington initiative – Pat Wilborn III 501(c)(3) progress IV Logo … Continue reading
September Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 24 @ 5:00pm will be the next UAC Board Meeting. It will be held at Growing Power – located at 55th and Silver Spring. We will discuss the success of our State Fair Exhibit and our plans moving … Continue reading
Fund Raising Committee
The Fund Raising Committee will meet for the first time to discuss ideas on raising money for current and future Urban Aquaculture Center events. Anyone interested in participating should attend the meeting or contact UAC. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading
State Fair: Day 05
As the State Fair passes the halfway mark, the Urban Aquaculture Center exhibit has been a compelling attraction with its tank of perch and attractive posters. The Center was featured in a WUWM radio interview with Susan Bence. Here is … Continue reading
State Fair: Day 03
The third day of the Wisconsin State Fair has concluded with a record crowd visiting the booth. The sign on the brow of our canopy reads “drop in to see an urban fish farm”, and people are doing just that. … Continue reading
State Fair: Day 01
The Urban Aquaculture Center is off to a great beginning with the hot first day of the Wisconsin State Fair under its belt. The exhibit featuring the big elevated fish tank containing yellow perch has drawn considerable interest. Individuals, couples, … Continue reading
