Haertel Field neighbors have been busy building a stronger neighborhood by creating block clubs, hosting community events, bringing resources to the residents, and working with local organizations. Each year, UW-Extension connects with hundreds of residents through activities in the Haertel Field Neighborhood (located around Central Middle School). Were you one of those residents? You can strengthen your neighborhood by getting involved. 

How can you get involved?

• Attend Neighborhood Events
• Become a Block Club member
• Join the Haertel Field Steering Committee
• Assist with Neighborhood Projects

What's going on in Haertel Field?

Upcoming Events:

Pine Pointe Holiday Gathering - Dec. 16, 2009
Residents of Pine Pointe Apartments (156 S. Grand Ave) are getting together for a holiday celebration with Santa! This event is being planned and organized by residents of the apartment complex. For more information, call Steve at (262) 548-7781.

Neighborhood Involvement

Haertel Field Neighborhood Block Clubs

• Want to build a stronger neighborhood? Join one of the exisiting Haertel Field block clubs, or even start your own! The goal of a block club is to improve the living conditions for all of those living in our neighborhood. Block clubs also help improve the physical environment, stop crime, work with city officials and increase social interaction between neighbors.

Click here for more information about block clubs.

Haertel Field Steering Committee

• This committee is made up of residents, community partners, elected officials and school personnel. We are looking for new faces and new ideas to help make Haertel Field of Waukesha even a better place to live! Come join us in planning events and activities in your neighborhood.

Family Wellness Coalition (FWC)

• This group is made up of elected city officials and organizations working together to create awareness and keep the community safe from lead poisoning. This October, the group organized a successful kick-off event to help raise awareness with neighbors.

Pine Pointe Apartment Programs

• UW Extension is a community partner with the Pine Pointe Apartments. Community educators from UW-Extension helped establish a community garden located at the apartment complex and provide continuing support. The community educators also assist the residents at Pine Pointe plan a variety of events held throughout the year.

Drug Free Communities Coalition

• The Waukesha County Drug Free Communities Coalition is an organization of individuals and organizations across the county whose goal is to reduce substance abuse in youth, including alcohol and tobacco, as well as illegal and legal drugs, over-the-counter and prescription. The coalition is interested in working with residents to help identify issues specific to each neighborhood and then network to find resources to help solve those issues.
• How can you get involved? Contact Ellen Shiflet, DFC Project Coordinator at (262) 896-8263 or e-mail at DrugFreeCommunities@waukeshacounty.gov.

Haertel Field Community Partners

Our success depends on the following community partners:

• Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP)
• Association for Rights of Citizens with handicaps (ARCh)
• Central Middle School
• City of Waukesha Police Department
• James Place
• Mayor Larry Nelson
• New Beginnings
• Pine Point Apartments
• Salvation Army
• Saratoga Elementary School
• WCTC Broadway Campus
• Waukesha Floral and Greenhouse
• Waukesha Public Library
• Workforce Development Center

Funding for the Haertel Field Neighborhood has been provided, in part, by Waukesha County through the
use of Community Development Block Grant funds made available by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Waukesha County, please contact:
Waukesha County - UW Extension
515 W Moreland Blvd
Administration Center Room G22
Waukesha, WI 53188-3869
Phone: 262-548-7770
Fax: 262-548-7787
Office Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 4:30 PM