BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riveredge Nature Center - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riveredge Nature Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T152656Z CREATED:20240829T184105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152656Z UID:10003290-1731139200-1731168000@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:Student Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Student \n Research \n Symposium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nStudent Research Symposium 2026\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 9 8:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nWe are excited to showcase new academic talent! Uncover insights into the natural world and support the next generation of scholars by attending the Student Research Symposium on November 9th. Undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities in our region will present their research with posters and oral presentations. The day includes a keynote from a distinguished speaker and a catered lunch. Come for all or part of the day. \n\n\n\nThere will be cash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year\, we’ve increased the award pool\, creating more chances to win! Plus\, all student presenters will receive a Riveredge Membership just for participating! \n\n\n\nStudent Presenter: $15 – Register by October 9th to have your abstract consideredSupporter registration by November 3: $5Supporter registration after November 3: $7Children under 12: free (must be accompanied by an adult) \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for Student Presenters!\n\n\n\nHow to submit your abstract:\n\n\n\nWe invite college students to submit an abstract of a current research project to present in oral or poster form at our Student Research Symposium. This year’s theme is “Signals\, Systems\, and Seasons.” Submissions are welcome in the categories of biology\, environmental science\, chemistry\, geology\, and other sciences\, but also in the humanities\, arts\, and other disciplines where research intersects with the overall theme. Judging and prize information coming soon! To apply\, register using the button above and submit the following to Jana Gedymin at jgedymin@riveredge.us. There will be cash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year\, we’ve increased the award pool\, creating more chances to win! Plus\, all presenters will receive a Riveredge Membership just for participating! DEADLINE: October 9th! \n\n\n\n-Email subject line: RNC Abstract 2024_[your last name]-250-500 word description of your research-Name / pronouns-School\, major / focus-Indicate graduate /undergraduate level-Working title for presentation-Preference for oral presentation (12 minutes) or poster \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nKeynote\n\n\n\n“Adventures in Studying the Diversity of Life\,” Dr. Gary S. Casper\, Director of Biodiversity Programs\, Mequon Nature Preserve \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Casper: Dr. Gary S. Casper was involved with the initial creation of the Mequon Nature Preserve (MNP) through the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust\, and continues to direct wildlife studies at MNP. He has over 40 years’ experience in wildlife ecology and biodiversity studies. After 20 years at the Milwaukee Public Museum\, he has continued to focus on wildlife conservation in the western Great Lakes region through the UWM Field Station\, Great Lakes Ecological Services\, and local land trusts. Gary has over 100 publications; his latest book is Field Guide to the Amphibian Eggs and Larvae of the Western Great Lakes. \n\n\n\nGary participates in many ecological restoration projects and biodiversity studies in Wisconsin\, Minnesota and Michigan. His team invented the concept of Species of Local Conservation Interest in order to identify biodiversity at risk on local landscapes. He runs biodiversity programs for the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, land trusts\, and private land owners\, and has developed protocols for surveying crayfish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, mammals\, and birds that are in widespread use. Gary has pioneered the use of automated bioacoustic systems for monitoring wildlife. Gary enjoys recreating in the Kettle Moraine landscapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProudly sponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDennis Miller\n\n\n\n\n\nLakeshore Chinooks\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Waters Group Sierra Club\n\n\n\n\n\nSoutheastern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? Click here\n\n\n\n\nAny other questions?\n\n\n\nWe’re happy to help answer them! Give Riveredge’s Research Manager\, Jana Gedymin\, a call at 262-375-2715 or contact her by email at jgedymin@riveredge.us \n\n\n\n\nEmail Jana URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/student-research-symposium-3/ LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County Hwy Y\, Saukville\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs,Research and Conservation,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/student-research-symposium-6-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20241030T145711Z CREATED:20240830T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T145711Z UID:10003296-1731524400-1731529800@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: Motus in WI DESCRIPTION:November 13 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n Motus in WI \n at MNP & on Zoom \n \n “Motus in Wisconsin: A Big Leap in Wildlife Tracking” by Jacob Woulf \, Motus coordinator for Lake Michigan Bird Observatory \nThe Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a collaborative research effort that uses small radio tags and receiving stations to detect animals (primarily birds) as they move across the landscape. Unlike GPS transmitters that give precise location data\, Motus tags emit a radio signal that can only be detected within a short distance (~9miles) of a Motus tower. Many organisms that carry Motus tags are not large enough for a GPS transmitter; Motus tags are also significantly less expensive than GPS transmitters. Because of their limited detection range\, Motus towers must be strategically placed. Lake Michigan Bird Observatory (LMBO) received a large grant to construct 16 Motus stations along the western shore of Lake Michigan and also is working on a buildout of stations moving westward across the state. \nWoulf graduated from UW-Green Bay in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in animal biology and in 2022 with a master’s degree in environmental science and policy. While there he tracked movements of American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants during the breeding season; he was hired by LMBO to help expand the Motus network in Wisconsin. \nThis program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person\, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address bel0w). Zoom link is found below! \nAges 18+. Free to attend. Pre-registration required to attend in person. \nRegister for the In-Person Program\nJoin on Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+Free to attendIn-person or virtual \n Register for the In-Person Program\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-motus-in-wi/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Research and Conservation,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Birders-NRF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T140000 DTSTAMP:20240904T180942Z CREATED:20240904T180940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T180942Z UID:10003299-1731589200-1731592800@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:Tea & Topics: Agroforestry (In-Person and Virtual) DESCRIPTION:November 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n \n Tea & Topics: \n Agroforestry \n at Riveredge & on Zoom \n \n Are you interested in planting native tree species for landscape diversity or wildlife restoration purposes? Would you like to increase the yield of your native fruit and nut trees\, or berry bushes? Then this program is for you. Matt Smith\, Riveredge’s director of research & conservation\, will share insights into how to increase your success by better understanding the care and management of native grown species. \nThis program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person\, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below! \nTea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+ \nPre-registration is not required\, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom. \nRegister Here to Attend at Riveredge  Join the Virtual Program \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+ | FreeDonations appreciated \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/tea-topics-agroforestry-in-person-and-virtual-2/ LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County Hwy Y\, Saukville\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Research and Conservation,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Field-Day-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T193000 DTSTAMP:20241028T135725Z CREATED:20240904T202739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T135725Z UID:10003300-1731691800-1731699000@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: Owl Prowl at Cedarburg Bog DESCRIPTION:November 15 @ 5:30 – 7:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n Owl Prowl \n at Cedarburg Bog \n \n Join the Cedarburg Bog Owl Prowl team as we search for owls. We will be looking for Barred\, Great-Horned\, Northern Saw-whet\, and Eastern Screech-Owls for sure and maybe a rare species such as Long-eared Owl. There are no guarantees as owls can be fickle; however\, we have never struck out when weather conditions are right! Bring binoculars\, water\, and a small flashlight. We will mostly be owling along Blue Goose Road and possibly St. Augustine Road with a few short forays off these roads into the woods and/or into the Bog itself. We will be standing in place for extended periods of time so dress warmly with good walking shoes or boots. You may want to eat a snack or early dinner before arrival. If there are strong winds\, heavy precipitation\, and/or severe temperatures\, this outing may be postponed. The OWBC will let you know in the afternoon by email if there is a postponement. \nMeet at the UWM Field Station in Saukville (address below). \nAges 18+. Free to attend. Preregistration is required through the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog website. \nRegistration \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+Free to attendRegister through Friends of the Cedarburg Bog \n Registration\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-owl-prowl-at-cedarburg-bog/ LOCATION:UWM-Field Station\, 3095 Blue Goose Road\, Saukville\, WI\, 53080\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Research and Conservation,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/barred-owl-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR