Party for the Planet
May 16 and 17
Sponsored by American Transmission Company

It’s easy being green! On May 16 and 17, visitors can learn more about what it means to “go green,” and the variety of ways they can conserve resources during Party for the Planet, sponsored by American Transmission Company.

This new event at the Zoo combines previous years’ Migratory Bird Day and Conservation Weekend into a special two-day “Green-fest!”

Visitors can enjoy favorite activities such as bird banding and the Migration Game, as well as new features like chatting with Smokey Bear and learning more about making your home earth-friendly through wildlife and conservation outreach booths.  Other highlights include:

  • Wood Carving Demonstrations and Displays:  Watch and learn the intricate art of woodcarving birds, presented by the Greater Milwaukee Wildfowl Carvers.

  • Cell Phone Recycling:  Drop off your old cell phone for recycling, and receive a
    special endangered species card game (limited quantities).

  • Farm Art: Show us your creative side, as the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm becomes a canvas for a giant chalk globe! Kids are invited to add their own drawings to show how they are connected to the Earth.

  • American Transmission Company (ATC) Booth: Visit here to learn more about ATC’s environmental stewardship activities along transmission line rights of way.  Kids can take part in special offerings also.

  • UW-Extension Master Gardeners: Join these experts at the Butterfly Habitat Garden where you’ll see the best ways to attract butterflies to your own backyard!  Kids can add their artistry to a giant monarch butterfly.

  • Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: Here you’ll see a unique design for collecting rainwater to keep your garden healthy and growing!

  • Outreach Booths:  Learn more about birds, nature and conservation issues at these special outreach booths:
    • Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
    • The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail
    • Philatelic Society, Milwaukee
    • Wildlife in Need

  • Earth-Friendly Entertainment:  Relax and enjoy the sounds of the nature-minded rock band, The Chickadees.

All Party for the Planet activities are free with regular Zoo admission.  For additional information, call the Zoo’s Public Affairs and Services Division at (414) 256-5466.

Special thanks to our Party for the Planet sponsor:
American Transmission Company