Sprucing Up for Spring: Westlawn Community Gardens Clean-up 2026

In honor of Earth Day, join fellow alumni, students, and staff with their families, along with Westlawn Gardens residents and community members, to get ready for spring planting! Prepare community gardens with Westlawn Gardens community members, followed by a lunch for all volunteers. All ages are welcome. Adults bringing children to participate must supervise them throughout the project. The project will include moving compost, adding compost to gardens, clearing garden boxes of weeds for vegetables and fruits to be planted, painting nameplate signs and sanitizing tools/spaces.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Location:
Westlawn Community Gardens
6213 W. Custer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53218

Rain or shine!

Additional Information:

• Please bring your own garden gloves; otherwise, there will be some available.
• Covid-19 transmission will be monitored and health protocols may be instituted.
• Masks and sanitizer will be available.
• Lunch will be provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

For questions, contact Paul Williams at 414-559-5573.

Please register below.
RSVP by Monday, April 20, 2026.