In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging Resource Disability Center (ARCC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets virtually on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun indoor and outdoor (weather dependent) activities are planned for the group each […]
Build your resilience and take control of your mental and physical health by honoring a moment for yourself to practice yoga and forest bathing meditation at Riveredge Nature Center. Under the guidance of Sam Lammers, of SOYO Studio, participants will stretch through a tension releasing practice outdoors surrounded by fresh air and sunshine. To follow, […]
Our late fall Wine Walk will feature Sunshine Winery from Cedarburg and they will take your taste buds on a flavorful escape as you sip wine made from all tropical fruits! A flight of four will be poured at this event featuring: Hurricane Class 5: A secret blending of five of our most popular tropical […]
Looking for something to do with the whole family? Swing by Riveredge and begin the search for 10 hidden caches throughout the property. An introduction to this world-wide recreational activity will be provided before sending you off on your search. Handheld GPS units will be provided. Space is limited. Naturalist will be on hand to […]
The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Wisconsin, written by Wisconsin native and former BirdWatching magazine editor-in-chief Charles Hagner, is the most up-to-date photographic guide to the state’s birds available today. In this photo-filled presentation, Hagner will lay out the factors that make Wisconsin one of the best states in the country for […]
Hello Fall! Let’s gather in the Natural Play Area and share the wonder of nature through outdoor play. We will taste the harvest’s bounty in the Children’s Organic Garden, hunt for patterns in nature, play camouflage hide and go seek, and venture into forests, fields, ponds and more. Nature sensory bins for babies and exploration […]
Scientists who study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are exploring new ways of learning about the environment through the aid of technology. Drones, robots, underwater ROV's, virtual reality and GIS are just a few of the tools that have enabled the conservation field to elevate to new heights. We invite you to get hands-on […]
Nature Tots is going Batty! Learn about these small mammals by using your senses and playing some hide and seek games with a Riveredge Naturalist. We'll learn about echolocation and what it means to be nocturnal. Together we'll create a bat craft and enjoy the story of Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Nature Tots is an early […]
Holiday Cheer is well on the way- Join us in creating natural made porch pots for your festive holiday gatherings! As a family you can work together to design your porch pot! Have a specific pot or decoration you want to include please bring it along! Also, please dress for the outdoors as we will […]
This program has been cancelled Make your Holiday Merry & Bright with your own two hands! Skip the crowds and join us for a day of creativity and merriment! Adults are invited to cozy up and settle into an afternoon of holiday gift making with a DIY touch. Enjoy a mug of hot cocoa and […]
Families are invited to create some joy at home this season with the help of Riveredge naturalists and crafters. Holiday cheer and festive gift making will be "to go" this year- with porch pick up available from Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday November 25. Crafts to go packages will include 7 nature based crafts to […]
As you gather around the table with your family this Thanksgiving, chances are good that a bird will be the center of attention. This bird has been a popular menu item since as early as the sixteenth century, when European explorers took them home from Mexico. Wild turkeys still roam the continent. Watch for them […]
Our Saturday Yule Log programs reached capacity so quickly, we decided to add an additional evening program on Friday, December 4. For 2020, Riveredge is returning to the early origins of the Yule Log experience. Join us for a traditional annual adventure across the frozen Riveredge forests in search of the hidden Yule Log! In […]
For 2020, Riveredge is returning to the early origins of the Yule Log experience. Join us for a traditional annual adventure across the frozen Riveredge forests in search of the hidden Yule Log! In the early days of Riveredge, the Yule Log hunt took place during the day and spread across the Riveredge sanctuary. The […]
This program has been canceled. Nothing beats the warmth of a campfire in the winter! Oxygen, heat and fuel are vital to the life of a fire. Join us to gather tinder, kindling, and fuelwood and learn about fire building basics. How long can you keep the flame lit? Children under 6 must be accompanied […]
For 2020, Riveredge is returning to the early origins of the Yule Log experience. Join us for a traditional annual adventure across the frozen Riveredge forests in search of the hidden Yule Log! In the early days of Riveredge, the Yule Log hunt took place during the day and spread across the Riveredge sanctuary. The […]
For 2020, Riveredge is returning to the early origins of the Yule Log experience. Join us for a traditional annual adventure across the frozen Riveredge forests in search of the hidden Yule Log! In the early days of Riveredge, the Yule Log hunt took place during the day and spread across the Riveredge sanctuary. The […]