We'll use inspiration from nature to create a take home masterpiece! Water color paints, nature's crayons, mud and more will come together to make a scene worth signing your name to. Join us for this creative family friendly program! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 15 kids, so […]
Meet us in the morning at the main visitors center to learn how Riveredge staff care for our ornate box turtle- Bling! Help a naturalist prepare her breakfast, take her outdoors for "exercise time" and give her a bath. Learn how you can help protect wild reptiles and amphibians like Bling! Fee: Non-members: $7.00/child, Trail […]
Hop in your car and safely caravan around the Milwaukee River Watershed with the Community Rivers Program! Join us as we spend the day traveling throughout the Milwaukee River Watershed visiting different locations and learning how local individuals and organizations are working towards improving our watershed and its water quality. Our day will be spent […]
As the bounty of harvest season is upon us, many people are struggling to eat one more cucumber fresh or are tempted to sprinkle berries on just about anything! Join us for an evening of simple food preservation, so that you can extend the freshness and foods of the summer harvest longer into the fall. […]
Join us as we use natural elements to scent homemade candles in a small group setting at Riveredge Nature Center. Light up the season and bring nature indoors with the creation of candles inspired by the great outdoors. Using upcycled containers like jam jars, coffee mugs, and small pots- we'll pour together hot wax and add in […]
Join us for a stroll through the Prairie as we identify various stems that make the perfect building material for a natural bee hotel or a simple bee bundle. A local bee lover and entomologist, Dr. Thelma Heidel Baker as we learn more about native bees and their habitat needs. Fee: Member (Friends of the […]
This month we’ll welcome Vines to Cellar, a custom small batch winery, located in Historic Downtown Port Washington, WI. Gather at the Riveredge Sugarbush House where: Vines to Cellar will provide a mini flight for your tasting pleasure and a short presentation on how wine is made. A Riveredge Naturalist will then lead you on […]
Spend an afternoon crafting gifts from the heart for your loved ones! This afternoon of crafting will be inspired by the upcoming St. Valentine’s Day and Mother Nature herself! Simple, adult-oriented, crafts will be guided by Riveredge Naturalists and volunteers and are simply awaiting your creative twists. Plus, everything can be taken home! Get ready […]
This event has reached capacity. Join us on May 18! A happy hour in the great outdoors with a great local winery! Join us for a wine tasting experience with Sunshine Winery in a small group setting at Riveredge Nature Center- we'll mingle by a campfire and enjoy our first sips before heading out on […]
A happy hour in the great outdoors with a great local winery! Join us for a wine tasting experience in a small group setting at Riveredge Nature Center! We’ll welcome Vines to Cellar, a custom small batch winery, located in Historic Downtown Port Washington, WI. Gather at the Riveredge Sugarbush House where: Vines to Cellar […]