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About MilwaukeeSnow

Dr. Jeffrey Filipiak, Milwaukee's Ambassador of Snow, loves winter, Milwaukee, and environmental history! He has taught college courses on topics including history, writing, environmental ethics, food studies, the Great Lakes, and sustainability. You can contact him at ambassadorofsnow@gmail.com.

Looking Closely at Ice on Shoreline Sand

Posted on January 9, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

I took a close look at the ice along the lakeshore this weekend. There are not large or dramatic formations to look at at this point, true. But there are intricate and elegant forms, if you look closely! Note: accompanying … Continue reading →

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Winter events January 7 and 8

Posted on January 6, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

What do I suggest this weekend? Well… I’ll just mostly go with ‘enjoy the warmth!’ Winter is not biting too much yet; even as it cools off after Friday, temps will still be around a dozen degress above average for … Continue reading →

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Lets keep getting out there!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

I think the first step towards appreciating what winter in Milwaukee has to offer is – keep getting out there! Go for a walk (or ski, run, etc.) every day. Remember that there still are plenty of activities (I focus … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

I enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate New Years in Milwaukee in good winter-style – downtown and outdoors! Counted down with a nice crowd at and around the skating rink in Red Arrow Park. Ah, out doors, in our weather, able … Continue reading →

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Will Ferrell; celebrating Winter in Milwaukee next?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

Will Ferrell; celebrating Winter in Milwaukee next?

I’m hoping that Ferrell’s next video shows him enjoying winter in Milwaukee… although I suppose it would be too much to expect that he’ll tap the Ambassador of Snow for it 😉 Whatever the case, I am enjoying this new weird ad campaign which features Will Ferrell enjoying himself in Milwaukee – because I want people to enjoy Milwaukee too!  Continue reading →

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Best Songs about Winter: Images of Nature in Holiday Songs

Posted on December 21, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

I love listening to Christmas songs and songs about winter! So I thought I would spend a little time reflecting on what popular American Christmas carols and other holiday songs suggest about our feelings about nature. Which songs will I … Continue reading →

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Favorite things about Winter in Milwaukee (informal poll results)

Posted on December 21, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

I had a good time once again at the Urban Ecology Center’s Candlelight Walk! Since that event was a gathering place for winter-lovers, I thought it would be a good opportunity to survey people about their favorite things about winter. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Event Recommendations, Dec 16-18

Posted on December 16, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

TOP PICK: Candlelight Walk at the Urban Ecology Center, 7-9 p.m. Was a fun way to kick off a season of winter appreciation last year, and I’m looking forward to attending this year, and talking to other fans of winter. … Continue reading →

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Anticipation of early snow: savor it, and hold on to it.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

We have not had much snow yet this winter, and so in some ways we still have that feeling of ‘first-snow-anticipation.’ The moment when the first snowflakes fall is a kind of magic time when so many people – look … Continue reading →

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Favorite Milwaukee Winter Activities?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

What are your favorite Milwaukee Winter activities? I will spread word about activities I have in mind, but I want to make sure I cover as many as I can. This blog could be a place for people to share … Continue reading →

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