Accessibility at Riveredge
Free Outdoor Wheelchair: Riveredge Trackchair ®
Riveredge has an outdoor all terrain wheelchair available for any guest to use on the trails. Reserve this capable and comfortable outdoor wheelchair in a quick and easy process, free of charge. All you need to do is complete a brief application and fill out a five-minute survey at the end. Funding for the chair was generously provided by Mel’s Charities, The Wispact Foundation, and the Ozaukee/Washington County Wisconsin Chapter of Pheasants Forever.
Click below to go to the Riveredge All Terrain Wheelchair page, where you can learn about the process of reserving the chair for yourself or a loved one, and hit the trails!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for memberships and camp
We know that hard times can make it difficult to afford amenities beyond the basics. We believe everyone should have access to nature, so we offer confidential financial assistance for Riveredge Memberships. We also offer assistance for Summer Camp and Winter Camp enrollment through our Campership Program.
Click below to begin the application process.
service animal POLICY
ADA-qualifying service animals are always welcome to assist their human partners at Riveredge. This does not include emotional support animals. Service animals must be on a leash and under the control of their owner/handler at all times, except in the case that being off-leash is necessary to perform tasks.
Since the Riveredge sanctuary is home to sensitive wildlife and native plants, we do not allow pets on the grounds. (Even though they aren’t permitted at Riveredge, we do love them very much, and understand why you would want to bring them with you!) For their safety and comfort, please leave pets at home rather than in the car while hiking.
Memory Café
Through a partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Ozaukee, Riveredge is proud to host Memory Café. This is a free program for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s, or a related dementia, and their care partners. Participants socialize and have fun with other people going through similar journeys while enjoying nature-based activities, informal conversation, and light refreshments.
Memory Café meets at the Riveredge Visitor Center on the first Thursday of each month, year round, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. To register yourself or your loved one, please contact the ADRC at 262-284-8120.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS for YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH IDD
We are proud to partner with Balance, Inc. and Blossom IDD on joyful outdoor programs to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our educators are experienced in offering adaptive formats for a variety of Riveredge educational programs. To inquire about a specific program, please call the Visitor Center at 262-375-2715.
FREE CHECKOUTS FOR Sensory bags and adventure backpacks
Families can check out a variety of adventure packs at the Visitor Center desk for free. The sensory pack includes hand lenses, bug boxes, ID guides, clipboards, books, and scavenger hunt activities, as well as ear protection for those with auditory sensitivity.
REGULARLY MEETING FREE PROGRAMMING
STROLL WITH A NATURALIST
– for adults
– meets at Riveredge every other Thursday from April through October from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
– enjoy a guided hike with an expert naturalist to closely explore the Riveredge trails, looking for wildlife and plant life that syncs up with the season
– binoculars and ID guides available to borrow
Science Thursday Lecture Series
– for adults
– most include in-person and virtual options
– meets at Riveredge on the second Thursday of the month, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, from November through March, held in the barn
– learn from guest speakers about topics related to Wisconsin ecology, conservation, and natural beauty