Who We Are
We are a group that participates in various activities to maintain and improve Estabrook Park. |
We have cooperated with the Milwaukee County Parks Department and the Milwaukee Historical Society in maintaining this historic park. We have sponsored nature walks for the community, have replanted several degraded areas and have constructed trails and repaired stairs, have participated in weedouts and river cleanups.
We have been around since 2008 and have had a formal structure since 2012. The by-laws call for a board of directors and officers as well as members. We can be contacted by e-mail at friendsofestabrook@gmail.com .
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FRIENDS OF ESTABROOK PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 20, 2024
Board members present - H Schmidt, G Wyder, C Morse & H Tomasiewicz Absent - D Pollock A. Dressel
Meeting called to order at 7:07 Minutes of 11/15/23 reviewed and approved
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion with Paul Corrao, Parks Regional Operations Manager
2024 Budget - Board approved budget including an anticipated $32,650 in expenses, $9660 in income for a year end balance of $14,528. Membership - Annual renewals in BG loyalty program to be handled by Biergarten. FOE can solicit loyalty members on the APP and non-loyalty on-line or on paper.
Farmers Market - Need to develop a more comprehensive program and coverage plan.
Brochure - no change
Tunnel Project - Right of entry permit upgraded to include replacing railing above tunnel. Awaiting revised estimate. Anticipate April start.
FOE Swag- New steins are available for $20. FOE T-shirts will also be available.
Work Crew - Started in early March. Working around stairwell 8 and the ZIP line south of Maintenance Building
Maintenance Building Status - No official change. Building has been cleared and cleaned in preparation for occupancy.
NEW BUSINESS
Spring Planting - FOE will have 100 trees and 300 bushes to plant beginning April 8.
Pollinator Palooza - May 18 from 10 to 2 in picnic area 8
Forb Planting - Henry is proposing that FOE participate in a project that would supply FOE with forbs of native pollinator plant species for 5 years. He would like to start this summer. He needs to develop an approvable Park Improvement Project proposal and identify areas for planting with park staff.
Calendar - The Board selected the following dates:
Board Meetings Wednesdays May 22, August 7, and November 13.
Biergarten Picnics Tuesdays June 18, July 16 & Sept 10 (need to be confirmed)
Weed outs Garlic Mustard - May 4 9-12 & May 18 9-11. South parking lot. Buckthorn - 9/14, 10/5 & 11/2 Nine to 12 Middle parking lot.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
River Clean Up - April 20th
Park People Fundraisers - April 7th from 11:30 to 6:30. $60 fee at Pabst Brewery April 17th 3 to 6 OLDT kick off Third Space Brewery April 23rd 4 to 8 Indeed Brewing FOE may have a table.
For additional information you can visit our Facebook page