This program has been canceled due to social distancing protocols. Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Riveredge staff to learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. You’ll find out how to identify aquatic invertebrates and do five water quality tests. Monitors are asked to conduct tests monthly during the summer and […]
Avian Vision, Window Collisions, and How You Can Save Birds Join us for a virtual presentation by American Bird Conservancy’s Dr. Bryan Lenz to discuss the scale of the window collision problem, how birds see the world, the science behind collisions solutions, and what you can do to keep your windows from killing birds. Join […]
New and experienced birders needed to count birds within a 15 mile circle around Riveredge. Backyard feeder counters needed as well. Help for all or part of the day! Contact Mary Holleback at [email protected] or 262-416-1224 to sign up.
In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month. The Café […]
The plants of temperate and boreal regions have several adaptations that allow them to survive extreme low temperatures and the freeze-drying associated with long winters. Join Dr. James Reinartz, Director emeritus, UWM Field Station to explore all of the aspects of plant life in the winter. He'll especially discuss what is known about the special […]
Join Riveredge teacher naturalist and past president of the Friends of the Bog, Jim Ellis, to learn about his 28 year endeavor to transform his 40 acres from a working farm to a wildlife sanctuary. Developing a supportive community of family and friends has been key to planting approximately 22 acres of prairie and between […]
In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month. The Café offers the opportunity for people to be socially, physically and creatively active in a natural setting whenever possible. The group provides additional sources of support and assistance to those coping with the issue of memory loss and cognitive changes.
Joe Mantoan, owner & operator of "Terre Sauve" Farm, will be on hand to talk about raising cattle and hogs without the use of antibiotics and added hormones. His farm is certified organic and dedicated to pasture-based, regenerative farming practices.
