2025 Registration, Schedule, Speakers & Exhibitors Now Live!

Welcome to
East High School

This year, we’re honored to have East High School hosting this 3rd annual event. This event will allow East High School staff to showcase their beautiful school, nearby parks, food justice and culinary opportunities in collaboration with REAP, and demonstrate how these are interconnected with nature education and outdoor learning opportunities.

Getting Here

Madison East High School
2222 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704

See Parking and Entry Map Here

Entering

Please use Door 2 (map here)

Driving

Carpooling is highly encouraged. Please use the two parking lots off of 4th street. The small lot serves door 2. The larger parking lot serves door 4. Spots are limited. On-street parking is available in the neighborhood - please pay attention to 2 hr. parking limits on some streets.

Bus

4th St and E Washington at East High

Find your bus route here. We are on the bus rapid transit route! The bus stops right in front of East at the intersection of 4th street and E. Washington Ave. If you haven’t tried the new bus, it’s great!

Bike

Find your bike route here. We have lots of bike racks both near door 2, door 3 and door 4.

Food and Refreshments

Morning coffee and snacks provided by Willy Street Co-op are available on a first come/first serve basis
Mid-morning snack with Indigenous foods made by students are sponsored by REAP. MMSD students will work alongside East High Culinary Teacher Emily Sonnemann, Capital High Social Worker Kelli Semrau, and Madison Chef Yusuf Bin-Rella to explore our local food scene, culinary techniques, expertise and recipes from local indigenous cultures, forage local delights and dive into issues of food justice. Students will work collaboratively in the kitchens to cook new dishes for themselves and to develop a delicious menu for our Summit.
Lunch is available for donation from the following local food vendors. Both cash and Venmo will be accepted:
- - Mentoring Positives | youth-made pizzas: The following pizza varieties will be available: cheese, veggie sunrise (banana peppers and sundried tomatoes), pepperoni, sausage, and pepperoni and sausage.
  - Tortillas Los Angeles | gluten-free, homemade tamales: The tamales are gluten-free, with both chicken (omnivore) and bean (vegan) varieties available
  - You’re also welcome to bring your lunch or visit a local restaurant around East High if the above options do not meet your dietary needs.
Carry-in water bottles and food are allowed. You can access water in the building for refills.

Willy Street Co-op is a full-service grocery cooperative where you don't have to be a member to shop - everyone is welcome! We have three stores in the greater Madison area offering organic, locally made, and sustainably produced foods and household products. Find vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free foods as well as grass-fed beef and organic dairy products. We also offer a variety of classes for kids and adults on topics including cooking, DIY, yoga, meditation, and nutrition.

Mentoring Positives is a community-based nonprofit centered in the Darbo-Worthington neighborhood that serves Madison East and Madison La Follette students. Our motto is the hook is the key, and our mission is to build strong, trusting relationships, positive attitudes, and life skills in youth through mentoring, athletics, and social entrepreneurship. When you purchase Mentoring Positives' Off the Block products, you give back to the community through its most valuable asset: youth.

Learn more about Mentoring Positives here and here.

Tortillas Los Angeles is a family-owned business committed to preserving the tradition of authentic Mexican tortillas and a variety of other Mexican handcrafted products, including tamales and tortilla chips. We use only whole nixtamalized corn that is grown, harvested, and carefully selected by us, ensuring that every product is rooted in quality, tradition, and passion.

Read more about Tortillas Los Angeles here and here.

Event Map

View Schedule for Corresponding Session Locations (Coming Soon). Off-site locations may include Olbrich Gardens, Demetral Park, and Tenney Park.

June 18th Nourishing Minds Summit East High Building Maps Sept 2024.pdf

Demetral Park

601 N 6th st, Madison, WI 53704

16 min walk: turn right onto N Fourth St from East High School, turn right onto bike path and follow to the park shelter OR turn right onto E Johnson St, left onto N Fifth St, right onto Hoard St, and left onto N Seventh st.

3min drive: Right onto N. fourth St, right onto E Johnson St, left onto N Sixth St, and right into parking lot.