Environmental Centers:
CEDAR and REC
The Center for Community Partnerships (CCP) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is partnering with the City of Kenosha Parks Department and the City of Racine Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on the development of two environmental education centers in these respective communities. Both partnerships share the following four goals:
- Increase and improve environmental education opportunities available to the general public, PK-16 educators, and elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students.
- Foster and support interdisciplinary environmental research opportunities for PK-16 students and faculty and environmental organizations.
- Demonstrate innovative, ecologically sound residential and commercial products and business practices.
- Build awareness and appreciation for the Great Lakes ecosystem and connected watersheds.
For more information about either of these developments, click the appropriate link below:
Friends of the Centers - Join Today!
The success of both of these initiatives hinges on broad campus and community awareness and support. Campus and community partners are invited to participate in a series of strategic planning sessions that will guide the future development of these centers.
To receive regular updates and invitations to strategic planning sessions, please send an email Theresa Ford requesting to be added to the Friends of the Centers mailing list. Please include your name, organization (if applicable), address, phone, and email. Please also indicate whether you want updates on developments in Kenosha, Racine, or both.
If you are interested in learning more or making a contribution, please contact:
John Skalbeck (262-595-2490)
Assistant Professor of Geosciences, Director of the Environmental Studies Program
Theresa Ford (262-595-2651)
Americorps* Vista
Justin Lundell (262-595-2651)
Americorps* Vista
Interested parties are also encouraged to email Theresa Ford to join with other Friends of the Centers. The Friends of the Centers will receive periodic updates and invitations to future strategic planning sessions.
Financial contributions are tax-deductable and can be made online (please list "CEDAR FUND" or "REC FUND" in the final box on the form to make ensure your contribution supports the center). Checks can be made payable to:UW-Parkside- CEDAR or UW-Parkside - REC.
UW-Parkside Center for Community Partnerships
c/o John Skalbeck
UW-Parkside Center for Community Partnerships
900 Wood Road, Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141
