Bob and I had a nice walk today on the path that runs along the Menomonee River. Today, we walked on it away from downtown so were able to see both Lime Kiln Park and Rotary Park. We saw probably 6 or 7 other people out walking on the trail either by themselves or with their dogs.
We started the walk at the end of our street, which is in Lime Kiln Park. This is a 19 acre park on both sides of the Menomonee River from Main Street to Arthur Avenue. It is named after the Garwin Mace Lime Kilns which operated on this site in the late 19th century. The kilns were used to produce lime to be mixed with sand and water to make mortar for construction. Nothing like getting educated on a walk!
on the Menomonee River and lower falls.
I was interested in the sign below, as our current homeowner is quite a bird lover. Bird City Wisconsin (per their website) is a nonprofit organization that provides public recognition to municipalities that understand that nature, including birds, is vital to healthy communities. The organization supports municipalities in their efforts to protect and manage green spaces, educate their citizens, build nesting structures, landscape with native plants, and reduce threats to birds. Bird City Wisconsin has 96 registered members.
Peckish Travels 