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On Monday evening, Nearby Nature Milwaukee held their second Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards celebration to honor people in Milwaukee who are helping to create a healthier and more racially just environment. Sylvia Wilson, program director of Teens Grow Greens , was one of the honorees. LISTEN: Milwaukee Teen Leadership Program Makes Neighborhood Greenhouses Its Home Wilson said when she headed to college she planned to become a lawyer, but she found her passion in working with young people and helping them to flourish. “Wanting to reach back and ensure that people have the resources, the access to knowledge and networks that will assist them into growing and developing into their best selves,” Wilson said. That led Wilson to Teens Grow Greens. With north and south side branches, the nonprofits helps teens grow their organizational and leadership skills by learning the many facets of urban agriculture. When she learned Nearby Nature Milwaukee selected her as an