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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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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Free Family Nature Club in Shorewood/Glendale
Free Family Nature Club in Shorewood/Glendale
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.
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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.
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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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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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OWBC: Big Sit
OWBC: Big Sit
The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club is hosting its annual "Big Sit!" at Forest Beach on the Bill Cowart Memorial Hawk Watch platform. The object is to tally all the species as can be seen or heard in 24 hours within a circle 17 ft. diameter circle.
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Growing Green Farm Tour: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Growing Green Farm Tour: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guided walk on Riveredge's 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our veggie farm, ask the guild questions, and get inspired to apply some of the farm's sustainable habits into your own gardening life.
OWBC: Owls- Fact or Fiction
OWBC: Owls- Fact or Fiction
OWL: Fact or Fiction - Learn some fun trivia about a variety of Wisconsin's most secretive night time avian predators. You might even find out "who cooks for you" or whoooooo's the earliest nester in the state!
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Stroll with a Naturalist: Fall Colors
Stroll with a Naturalist: Fall Colors
Take a casual walk with a naturalist while focusing on a special aspect of the flora and fauna of Riveredge. Other features of the landscape will be explored as well.
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Free Family Nature Club in West Bend/Trenton
Free Family Nature Club in West Bend/Trenton
At Riverbend Conservancy in West Bend/Trenton: 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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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,
Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
Autumn Yoga Series: Session II
Autumn Yoga Series: Session II
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.
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Trails & Treats
Trails & Treats
Join us for an evening of tricks and treats for kids on the trails of Riveredge! Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land.
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Outdoor Adventure and Exploration Day
Outdoor Adventure and Exploration Day
Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities
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Free Family Nature Club in Mequon
Free Family Nature Club in Mequon
At Donges Bay Gorge Natural Area in Mequon: 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,
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 3
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 3
Part 3 of 4 - Topics include: review of information from Levels 1 & 2, focus on planning and executing difficult tree felling, precision at the stump, and planning and executing limbing and bucking
3 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.
Stroll with a Naturalist: How Wildlife Prepares for Winter
Stroll with a Naturalist: How Wildlife Prepares for Winter
Take a casual walk with a naturalist while focusing on a special aspect of the flora and fauna of Riveredge. Other features of the landscape will be explored as well.
Diving into the Blues: Local Music History and the Delta Blues Workshop & Presentation
Diving into the Blues: Local Music History and the Delta Blues Workshop & Presentation
Join local guitarist Luke Cerny for an interactive demonstration and practical workshop focused on demonstrating and teaching many of the approaches, techniques, and tools present in early American acoustic guitar styles as well as the artists who championed them.
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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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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.
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Growing Green: Overwintering Your Garden, Work and Learn!
Growing Green: Overwintering Your Garden, Work and Learn!
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical techniques for protecting your plants, enhancing soil health, and planning for a vibrant spring garden.
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.
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Autumn Yoga Series: Session III
Autumn Yoga Series: Session III
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.
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Growing Green: Garlic Planting at the Riveredge Farm
Growing Green: Garlic Planting at the Riveredge Farm
While winter is coming, we are already thinking about spring! Come help out at the Riveredge Farm by planting garlic bulbs for the coming growing season. You'll learn about different varietals and how to plant and care for garlic in your garden.
Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest
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Trails & Treats
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