Family Nature Club
We know finding time to get outside can be tough and that figuring out what to do once outside can be even more difficult. That’s why Riveredge Nature Center has started a community-based Family Nature Club series visiting locations throughout Ozaukee, Washington, and Sheboygan Counties.
What is Family Nature Club?
- Family Nature Club provides scheduled family time during the week, where members can work and play together outside without distractions.
- Family Nature Club gatherings take place monthly from September to June, and our club leaders take charge of all the organizing of trips and activities and allow families to focus on bonding, instead of planning.
- Not only will you connect as a family, but you’ll meet other families with similar values and interests and experience natural areas and activities throughout your community that you can return to again and again.
Ready to join the club? Check out the Facebook group with the button below to see what’s coming up in a community near you! The club is totally free, and you can join at any time- no long term commitment needed!
Upcoming Meetings:
Please see our events calendar (updated quarterly) and click on any Family Nature Club event to see details and RSVP!
Calendar of Events
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Visitor Center Closed. Trails Open Dawn to Dusk
The visitor center will be closed, but trails will remain open dawn to dusk.
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Free Healthy Cooking Class – Fresh Veggie Frittata
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Fresh Veggie Frittata
Discover how to make a delicious and nutritious Fresh Veggie Frittata in this free, hands-on class. Learn simple techniques and enjoy a flavorful, veggie-packed dish you can easily recreate at home. Join us and elevate your cooking skills while enjoying a healthy meal!
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Little Explorers Playgroup
Little Explorers Playgroup
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
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.
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2 events,
Green Thumb Gardeners
Green Thumb Gardeners
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
1 event,
CRP Kayak in Fredonia
CRP Kayak in Fredonia
Embark on a serene paddle down the Milwaukee River, suitable for all levels, with single-person kayaks provided for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
1 event,
Family Nature Club: Welcome Back!
Family Nature Club: Welcome Back!
At Riveredge: Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
1 event,
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Hike
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Hike
Join us for a guided nature hike at Lion’s Den Gorge in Grafton, led by the Community Rivers Program! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of coastal Lake Michigan as we explore this scenic area.
1 event,
OWBC: Fall Bird Identification
OWBC: Fall Bird Identification
"Are you baffled by confusing fall warblers? Do lbb’s- have you stumped? Would you like to impress
other birders with your knowledge of hawk identification? Then join Carl
Schwartz who will share some tips and tricks to help you ID some of Wisconsin’s most challenging fall migrants."
2 events,
Stroll with a Naturalist: Sturgeon Tour
Stroll with a Naturalist: Sturgeon Tour
Meet a naturalist at the WEST PARKING LOT for a casual walk through Riveredge's first praire plantings, then tour the sturgeon streamside rearing facility. A few glacial features and unique old structures in the area will be explored as well.
Visitor Center Renovations Listening Session
Visitor Center Renovations Listening Session
We enthusiastically welcome you to attend any of our scheduled listening sessions to hear more about the exciting plans for Riveredge's future.
1 event,
Composites: Goldenrod and Aster ID with Zach Kron
Composites: Goldenrod and Aster ID with Zach Kron
Work with regional botanis Zach Kron for both inside and field instruction on how to identify the many asters and goldenrods of Riveredge's fields and forests. See species in their natural settings and leave with new identification skills.
2 events,
Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
Milwaukee River Kayak Tour – Mequon/Thiensville
Milwaukee River Kayak Tour – Mequon/Thiensville
Join us for a relaxing 2 mile kayak trip starting in Thiensville to explore the hidden beauty of the Upper Milwaukee River! No experience? No problem!
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1 event,
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Fresh Veggie Frittata
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Fresh Veggie Frittata
Discover how to make a delicious and nutritious Fresh Veggie Frittata in this free, hands-on class. Learn simple techniques and enjoy a flavorful, veggie-packed dish you can easily recreate at home. Join us and elevate your cooking skills while enjoying a healthy meal!
4 events,
Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
CRP Kayak in Newburg
CRP Kayak in Newburg
Embark on a serene paddle down the Milwaukee River, suitable for all levels, with single-person kayaks provided for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Family Nature Club
Family Nature Club
At Schoofs Preserve in Hartford: Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Locally Sourced Floral Design Workshop with Little Local Farm
Locally Sourced Floral Design Workshop with Little Local Farm
Gather for a garden-inspired, floral-design fest with Anna Merkt of Little Local Farm! There will be 30 minutes of instruction, followed by 60 minutes of guided time to create a floral arrangement that you can take home. Vases and flowers will be provided.
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Girl Scout & Scout Geocaching Day
Girl Scout & Scout Geocaching Day
Learn the basics of geocaching and how to use a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) device. We'll explore the trails and look for hidden geocaches. Hand-held GPS units will be provided.
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0 events,
1 event,
Photo Club (in-person)
Photo Club (in-person)
Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and the opportunity to share and discuss photos.
2 events,
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Part 1 of 4 - Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking.
CRP Kayak in Fredonia
CRP Kayak in Fredonia
Embark on a serene paddle down the Milwaukee River, suitable for all levels, with single-person kayaks provided for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
2 events,
Little Explorers Playgroup
Little Explorers Playgroup
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Family Nature Club
Family Nature Club
At Faith Community Pathways in Cedarburg: Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
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1 event,
Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session
Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session
SOS! A Riveredge Naturalist has been cooped up in the Coop near Farm Pond and is looking for some curious folks to listen to all they've learned about the landscape around them.
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Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest
Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest
SPONSOR a fish online THEN, RELEASE your fish AT STURGEON FEST!
Gather at 11:45 for the traditional sturgeon blessing. Public sturgeon release begins at noon and continues until 2:00 pm.
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2 events,
Family Nature Club
Family Nature Club
At Estabrook Park in Shorewood/Glendale: Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Chili Crisp Alfredo
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Chili Crisp Alfredo
Spice up your pasta game with our Free Healthy Cooking Chili Crisp Alfredo class! Learn to make creamy Alfredo sauce with a spicy kick from chili crisp for a unique and flavorful twist. This hands-on class will guide you through creating this irresistible dish, perfect for adding excitement to your meals.
2 events,
Autumn Yoga Series: Session I
Autumn Yoga Series: Session I
At Riveredge, we believe that nature is an essential partner in fostering mindfulness and connection. Our yoga programs are crafted to inspire a deep sense of well-being and harmony with the natural world.
Fall Riverside Night Hike
Fall Riverside Night Hike
Enjoy Riveredge from a new perspective with an enchanting Milwaukee Riverside Night Hike! Experience the magic of a fall evening on a new moon as we explore the scenic trails along the Milwaukee River.
2 events,
Little Explorers Playgroup
Little Explorers Playgroup
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
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.
1 event,
Autumn Acoustics – Riveredge Music Festival
Autumn Acoustics – Riveredge Music Festival
Sway to the sounds of indie rock, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With diverse acts on two stages–one in the heart of a […]
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Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest
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