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Wednesday 5/29/24: Milwaukee Rec programming, Dorothy Enderis, Crossroads at Big Creek, Ko-Thi Dance Company

Today on Lake Effect, we learn about Milwaukee Recreation’s summer programming and explore the legacy of Dorothy Enderis — one of the most influential leaders of Milwaukee Rec. We visit the Crossroads at Big Creek nature preserve in Door County to learn about its revitalization. Plus, learn about Ko-Thi Dance Company as it celebrates 55 years in Milwaukee.

Guests:

  • Claire McHugh, marketing supervisor at Milwaukee Recreation; Erica Wasserman, recreation manager at Milwaukee Recreation
  • Samantha Koyen, executive director of the Crossroads at Big Creek
  • Ferne Caulker, founder & executive director of Ko-Thi Dance Company