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Birthday Parties Schedule Year Round
The perfect adventure for your next birthday! Celebrate with Riveredge and have a fun day in nature with all your friends and family. We have multiple party themes and access to naturalist led programs and party amenities for you to enjoy!
Learn MoreCommunity Rivers Program Supporting Healthy River Communities
We all benefit from having clean and healthy rivers. That’s why we’re coming together as a community to take positive actions towards improving the health and quality of the Milwaukee River for generations to come.
Learn MoreFamily Nature Club Free Programs September through June
Family Nature Club is a FREE outdoor, family-based experience, led and organized by Riveredge staff at different locations in neighboring counties.
Learn MoreField Trips Schedule late Sept through early June
Our age-specific programs reach students from preschool through high school and help promote real-world examples and interest in your classroom curriculum.
Learn More Apply NowHomeschool Ed-Ventures 23-24 Enrollment is Currently Open
Homeschool Ed-ventures is a science education program designed for homeschooled students who enjoy hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.
Learn MoreKayaking and Canoeing Experience Local Waters
Access the natural beauty of Wisconsin waterways through our kayak and canoe outings.
Learn more!Riveredge Farm Our on-site permaculture farm!
Scientist in Residence Engaging Students in Nature
The Scientist in Residence program is a 5-year partnership with our local schools to transform their students’ relationships with the outdoors. Through the Scientist in Residence program, Riveredge places an environmental educator directly into the school district.
Learn MoreScout and Youth Groups Schedule Year Round
Progress towards badge requirements and experience unique outdoor programs. Scout and Youth Programs are provided for groups on-site by environmental educators. A variety of program options span ages 5-13.
Learn MoreSki and Snowboard Club Registration for the 2023 Season is Closed
Hit the slopes as a family!
Learn more!Summer Camp Now Open and Filling Fast!
A summer of exploration, new friends, and adventures…that sounds like a summer at Riveredge! Beloved by generations of ‘Riveredge Kids’ a week of summer camp at Riveredge is like no other.
Learn MoreSummer Day Adventures Programs offered late June through mid-August
Summer Day Adventures provides 90-minute outdoor education programs for visiting daycare, scouting, or student groups during the summer at Riveredge Nature Center.
Learn moreTesting the Waters School Groups Protect Local Waters
This long-running watershed education program empowers teachers to utilize the Milwaukee River basin as a learning lab for students to research and collect hands-on water quality data.
Teachers, click here to explore our resource hub!
Interested in volunteering? Contact Mary Holleback at [email protected] or 262-375-2715 to get started.
Tree Climbing Open Climbs, Clubs, Parties, & Private Groups
Our Tree Climbing programs can accommodate youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All the equipment is supplied.
Learn MoreWinter Camp Enrollment closed – will reopen in August 2023
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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.
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Free Healthy Cooking Class – Mediterranean Pita
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Mediterranean Pita
Join our healthy cooking class and discover the flavors of the Mediterranean as we guide you through preparing a vibrant and nutritious vegetable pita sandwich.
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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.
Free Family Nature Club in West Bend
Free Family Nature Club in West Bend
At Ziegler Park in West Bend: 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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Student Research Symposium
Student Research Symposium
We invite undergraduate and graduate students to submit an abstract of your current research project to be presented in oral or poster form at the student research symposium.
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Free Family Nature Club in Saukville
Free Family Nature Club in Saukville
At Blue Heron Wild Life Sanctuary in Saukville: 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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Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
OWBC: Motus in WI
OWBC: Motus in WI
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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Tea & Topics: Agroforestry (In-Person and Virtual)
Tea & Topics: Agroforestry (In-Person and Virtual)
Riveredge’s conservation director, Matt Smith, will share insights into how to increase the yield of your fruit and nut trees by applying better care and management practices.
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.
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Handmade for the Holidays TEENS EDITION
Handmade for the Holidays TEENS EDITION
Channel your inner DIY skills and join us for a day of creativity and handmade fun! Teens are exclusively invited to try new crafts and create one of a kind gifts to be shared over the holiday season.
OWBC: Owl Prowl at Cedarburg Bog
OWBC: Owl Prowl at Cedarburg Bog
Join veteran birders as we prowl the Bog for owls. There are no guarantees but we’ve never struck out when weather conditions have been right! Dress warm, bring binoculars and a small flashlight.
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Handmade for the Holidays: A Giftmaking Gathering
Handmade for the Holidays: A Giftmaking Gathering
Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer and festive gift making! Children of all ages are invited to craft seasonal creations inspired by nature. Each child can make and take home multiple projects. Participants must be accompanied by one adult.
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Free Healthy Cooking Class – Mediterranean Pita
Free Healthy Cooking Class – Mediterranean Pita
Join our healthy cooking class and discover the flavors of the Mediterranean as we guide you through preparing a vibrant and nutritious vegetable pita sandwich.
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Visitor Center Renovations Virtual Listening Session
Visitor Center Renovations Virtual 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.
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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.
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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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Free Family Nature Club in Fox Point
Free Family Nature Club in Fox Point
At Doctors Park in Fox Point: 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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Photo Club (Virtual)
Photo Club (Virtual)
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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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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Student Research Symposium
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Outdoor all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve during any program or event for free through Access Ability Wisconsin.
Get in touch! click here to reserve.
