Find a program club, or camp
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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at Riveredge - We are excited to invite you to our End of the Season Hullaballoo. We'll host a Potluck style dinner (please bring something to share with others). Riveredge will provide fruit, veggies, and s’mores. |
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For one day each year, Riveredge becomes extra magical... and that day is Fairy Fest! We are celebrating the mythology, lore, and the flying beings that inhabit Riveredge. |
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Horicon Marsh Bird Club leaders Jeff and Suzanne Bahls share the story of their trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Polar Bear capital of the world. They paddled with Beluga Whales and saw Polar Bears and sub-arctic birds. |
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Bluebirds aren't the only species of birds that use the boxes on Riveredge's Bluebird Trail. Take a stroll with a naturalist to learn about the other cavity nesters that benefit from the boxes. Additional aspects of nature will be explored as well.
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Youth and Family Project is hosting free, nature based counseling sessions at Riveredge. Two sessions: Youth (ages 8-12) and Family. |
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If you're looking for an opportunity to get outside and participate in local conservation efforts, you've come to the right place! Join Riveredge's conservation staff as we remove invasive mustards and reed canary grass. |
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Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! 
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Build your resilience and take control of your mental and physical health by honoring a moment for yourself to practice yoga and mindfulness at Riveredge Nature Center.
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A Riveredge Environmental Educator will read a seasonal story and lead an outdoor activity.
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Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. |
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If you're looking for an opportunity to get outside and participate in local conservation efforts, you've come to the right place! Join Riveredge's conservation staff as we remove invasive mustards and reed canary grass. |
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Members and Volunteers, this event is for you! Celebrate another wonderful year, hear updates, and eat some delicious picnic food!
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There's no single "most beautiful" bird song, but popular contenders include the Wood Thrush, Goldfinch, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Take a casual walk with a naturalist while searching for these and other songsters.
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Youth and Family Project is hosting free, nature based counseling sessions at Riveredge. Two sessions: Youth (ages 8-12) and Family. |
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If you're looking for an opportunity to get outside and participate in local conservation efforts, you've come to the right place! Join Riveredge's conservation staff as we remove invasive mustards and reed canary grass. |
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Butterfly and Dragonfly Count
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Butterfly and Dragonfly Count
The 2026 Butterfly and Dragonfly Count has been rescheduled to July 11th to coincide with the Riveredge Bioblitz.
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Curious about birding? Grab binoculars, or borrow a pair, and embark on a beginner birding hike with a Riveredge environmental educator. |
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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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Youth and Family Project is hosting free, nature based counseling sessions at Riveredge. Two sessions: Youth (ages 8-12) and Family. |
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The visitor center will be closed, but trails will remain open dawn to dusk. |
Fairy Fest!
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.
