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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 mholleback@riveredge.us 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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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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Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to explore a special aspect of nature and other things as well. |
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Riveredge welcomes all to our first annual Bioblitz at the new Riveredge Sandhill Property. Participants actively contribute to the historic monitoring and inventory of plants, birds, insects, fish and more within a fixed acreage of land and water through photo documentation and collection with the iNaturalist app. |
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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. |
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Get to know native and non native plant species in their natural settings and leave with a good understaning of how to and how not to manage them. |
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Build your resilience and take control of your mental and physical health by honoring a moment for yourself to practice slow flow yoga and mindfulness at Riveredge Nature Center. |
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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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Riveredge Bioblitz
Summer Plant ID and Management
Yoga and Mindfulness in Nature
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.
