SWAN: Great Lakes Cruise & Lunch

DATE
Wednesday, September 26,2018

TIME
9:00am – 3:30pm

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Join the Senior Water Advocacy Network (SWAN) for a fun and exciting time on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences’ The Neeskay, its primary research vessel. This boat has operated as a research vessel since 1970. It provides year-round access to the Great Lakes and has a fully functional platform and floating laboratory.

As part of the day, there will be a tour of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) and presentations by SFS researchers and Milwaukee Riverkeeper Freshwater Biologist Zac Driscoll about the issues impacting the Great Lakes.

What’s the Senior Water Advocacy Network?

The Senior Water Advocacy Network (SWAN) is a network of adults 50 and older who are advocates for Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s rivers. The network offers trainings and workshops for those who want to speak out on behalf of area rivers. Learn more here.

Location

Check in at the lobby of School of Freshwater Sciences, 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Schedule:

The R/V Neesky has a limited capacity of 15 people so we will be offering to two different boat trips for the day. You can choose from the following:

SOLD OUT – Group A: Morning Boat Ride, School Tour & Lunch

  • 8:45am- 9am Check-in
  • 9am Boat Tour
  • 11:15am – 1:30pm Lunch and presentation and school tour

SOLD OUT – Group B: Lunch, School Tour and Afternoon Boat Ride

  • 11 am-11:15am Check-in
  • 11:15am- 1:30pm Lunch and presentation and school tour
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm Boat Tour

Group C: School Tour, Lunch and Presentation ONLY

  • 11 am-11:15am Check-in
  • 11:15am- 1:30pm Lunch and presentation and school tour

Cost

$13 per person for Milwaukee Riverkeeper members / $15 per person for non-members.

Seating is limited, don’t delay – reserve your spot now!  For more information contact Felice Green, Civic Engagement Coordinator at felice@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org or call 414-287-0207.