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Birthday Parties Schedule Year Round
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Access the natural beauty of Wisconsin waterways through our kayak and canoe outings.
Learn more!Riveredge Farm Our on-site permaculture farm!
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Scientist in Residence Engaging Students in Nature
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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
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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
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Hit the slopes as a family!
Learn more!Summer Camp Now Open and Filling Fast!
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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
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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
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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
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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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OWBC: 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it
OWBC: 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it
Dr. Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas executive director, will discuss why we have lost one in four individual birds since 1970, why not all species declined, and ways you can prevent further losses.
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Stroll with a Naturalist: Butterflies
Stroll with a Naturalist: Butterflies
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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Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling
Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling
Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We'll explore this wonderful, watery world and seek out the creatures that call the river home.
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Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature
Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature
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.
Canceled Neurodiverse & Disability Nature Group
Canceled Neurodiverse & Disability Nature Group
Are you a neurodivergent or disabled individual looking to find community and connect with others on a similar journey of navigating the world through the lens of a someone with a disability? Come make some friends at our social support group run by a young advocate!
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Postponed Diving into the Blues: Local Music History and the Delta Blues Workshop & Presentation
Postponed Diving into the Blues: Local Music History and the Delta Blues Workshop & Presentation
This program has been rescheduled to October 24.
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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.
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to save lives through Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and understand the wellness benefits of nature. The training will be followed by an optional 30 min nature hike to experience the healing benefits of nature and learn coping techniques.
Yoga & Mindfulness: Release Your Inner Child & Play Outside
Yoga & Mindfulness: Release Your Inner Child & Play Outside
Meditate on seasonal themes of Exploration & Play with beginner/intermediate-friendly yoga flow followed by a guided hike through Riveredge with some facilitated fun and independent exploration!
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Summer Plant ID and Management (Daytime)
Summer Plant ID and Management (Daytime)
Come of this class to 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.
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Geocaching Adventure
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Geocaching Adventure
Come out for this hiking treasure hunt! You will use a GPS unit to find your way to several hidden caches along the Riveredge trails.
Summer Plant ID and Management (Evening)
Summer Plant ID and Management (Evening)
Come of this class to 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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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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Locally Sourced Floral Design Workshops with Little Local Farm
Locally Sourced Floral Design Workshops 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.
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Postponed Freshwater Mussel Workshop with Jason Dare
Postponed Freshwater Mussel Workshop with Jason Dare
Come hear about Wisconsin's freshwater muscle diversity, ecology and natural history with Jason Dare of Dare Ecosystem Management. After morning instruction, participants will tour streams and Rivers on the Riveredge Property to see muscle beds and key specimins.
CRP Kayak in Kewaskum
CRP Kayak in Kewaskum
Embark on a serene paddle down the Milwaukee River, suitable for all levels, with single-person kayaks provided for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
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Mushroom Ecology and Foraging with Tavis Lynch
Mushroom Ecology and Foraging with Tavis Lynch
Come hear about Wisconsin's mushroom diversity, foraging and natural history with Mycologist and Author, Tavis Lynch. After morning instruction, participants will tour field and forest on the Riveredge Property to see wild mushrooms and key specimins.
Stroll with a Naturalist: Dragonflies
Stroll with a Naturalist: Dragonflies
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.
Introduction to Kayaking for Kids
Introduction to Kayaking for Kids
Introduce your child to the world of paddle sports in a fun, safe, and hands-on environment! This group class is designed for youth (ages 10-17) with little to no kayaking experience.
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Foraging & Ethics in Southeastern WI
Foraging & Ethics in Southeastern WI
Embark on a Spring Foraging Adventure at Riveredge Nature Center! Join our knowledgeable educator for a deep dive into the art of ethical and sustainable foraging on a guided hike through the vibrant landscapes of Riveredge Wellspring Campus.
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Milwaukee River Day
Milwaukee River Day
Immerse yourself in Milwaukee River Day with engaging activities such as critter-catching, water testing, and expert insights on conservation efforts, offering a valuable opportunity to connect with the river's ecosystem.
Open Tree Climb
Open Tree Climb
Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Open Climbs are designed for youth and adults, ages 7+. No experience needed! We make it safe and easy!
Kayak & Cookout
Kayak & Cookout
Explore Mauthe Lake and the Eastern Branch of the Milwaukee River by kayak and end your night with a delicious camp dinner and dessert. No experience necessary!
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Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tree Climbing
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tree Climbing
Our Tree Climbing programs are meant for 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!
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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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.
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