June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Traditional Anishinaabe Beading Workshop 101: Lazy Stitch
Learn traditional Anishinaabe beadwork techniques with Erica Bhatti, member of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. She will instruct the lazy stitch technique. Participants will be able to create a pin or barrette. Sip on traditional cedar tea (high in antioxidants and vitamin C) while learning about the cultural importance of Indigenous crafts and regalia and practicing a new skill. Materials will be provided.
Erica is a self-taught beadworker, practicing with her brother to revitalize a long-standing tradition endangered by the Boarding School era. While completing her B.S. in Neuroscience at the University of Chicago and modeling around the country and walking runway for Indigenous designers, Erica has been the President of the Native American and Indigenous Student Organization, organizing community building and educational events, planning pow wows, and advising university leadership. She works in Chicago as a reading therapist. Erica grew up in West Bend, and spent summers on the Lac du Flambeau reservation.
Erica will lead a plant medicine walk following the class; you are invited to join! Please reserve your space by registering on the event calendar.
All Access Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Ages 14+ | Pre-registration required by June 22 at 11:59 pm
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June 24, 2023
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June 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Willow Identification and Management
Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification, their habitat needs and importance for pollinators. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations, identify species and discuss management. We will start our day in lab to review herbarium specimens and end it in the field.
Dress for all forecasted weather, bring your knee high boots and a lunch!
Ages 18+
Member: $45 | Non-member: $55
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended by June 22 at 11:59 pm
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June 23, 2023
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May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hook-ology:
Casting and Mending
on the Milwaukee River
Join experienced anglers for fly, spin and bait casting instruction for this adult and youth workshop! We will provide hip boots and have a selection of rods to try. We recommend bringing a rod. You will receive one on one instruction and have the opportunity to practice casting as well as some knot tying instruction on the shoreline.
Ages 8+
All Access Adult: $20 | Trail Pass Adult: $22
Non-member Adult: $25 | Child (8-11) Price: $10
Pre-registration required by May 6 at 11:59 pm
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May 7, 2023
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February 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Growing Green:
Native Landscaping Design for the Novice
Would you like to beautify your back yard and improve habitat for wildlife and pollinators but don’t know where to start? This course is for you!
Join the conservation department for a morning of learning and planning. We will spend approximately an hour reviewing different principles of native landscape design and a broad sweep of plant profiles and their attributes. Most of the class will be spent working on your own design for your personal landscape with one on one help from guest consultants and experts in the field. By the end of the class you can walk out with a rough map and layout, a list of plants, trees and shrubs, a budget, timeline and the sense of confidence you need to get your design started!
Ages 14+
All Access Household: $30 | Trail Pass Household: $35 | Non-member Household: $40
Registration closes 9am on 2/3.
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All Access Household: $30
Trail Pass Household: $35
Non-member Household: $40
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February 4, 2023
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February 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Coed
Chainsaw Startup, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
Please meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 1:00 pm. If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65
Registration closes February 23 at noon.
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Coed class
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55
Trail Pass Member: $60
Non-member: $65
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February 25, 2023
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February 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Women Only
Chainsaw Startup, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
Please meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 9:00 am. If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65
Registration closes February 23 at noon.
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Women Only class
Ages 18+
All Access Member: $55
Trail Pass Member: $60
Non-member: $65
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February 25, 2023
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February 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Traditional Anishinaabe Beadwork
with Erica Bhatti, Citizen of Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe
Learn traditional Anishinaabe beadwork techniques with Erica Bhatti, citizen of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. She will instruct two stitching patterns, the lazy stitch and two-needle applique. Participants will be able to create a pin, barrette, and/or earrings. Sip on traditional cedar tea (high in antioxidants and vitamin C) while learning about the cultural importance of Indigenous crafts and regalia and practicing a new skill. Materials will be provided.
Erica is a self-taught beadworker, practicing with her brother to revitalize a long-standing tradition endangered by the Boarding School era. While completing her B.S. in Neuroscience at the University of Chicago and modeling around the country and walking runway for Indigenous designers, Erica has been the President of the Native American and Indigenous Student Organization, organizing community building and educational events, planning pow wows, and advising university leadership. She works as a Youth Mentor with the National Council of Urban Indian Health. Erica grew up in West Bend, and spent summers on the Lac du Flambeau reservation.
All Access Members: $15 | Trail Pass Members: $18 | Non-members: $20
Ages 14+ | Pre-registration required by February 10 at 11:59 pm
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Non-members: $20
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February 11, 2023
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January 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Lone Duck Farm
Lone Duck Farm, near West Bend, WI, is an aquaponic farm growing produce without petrochemical fertilizers or pesticides, in accordance with organic practices. Lone Duck selects heirloom varieties that give the best flavors available to their CSA members and restaurant buyers. Aquaculture involves raising fish and prawns, and their health is maintained by providing an appropriate environment.
For this Growing Green session, we will learn how aquaculture provides both unique solutions to agricultural challenges and sustainable, nutritious, local food. Adults and families are welcome to join (parents and guardians are responsible for their children). We will meet at Lone Duck Farm, address listed below.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All Access Adult: $10 | Trail Pass Adult: $15 | Non-member Adult: $20
All Access Child: $5 | Trail Pass Child: $7 | Non-member Child: $10
Pre-registration required by January 24 at 11:59 pm
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All ages welcome | All Access Adult: $10
Trail Pass Adult: $15 | Non-member Adult: $20
All Access Child: $5 | Trail Pass Child: $7
Non-member Child: $10
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January 25, 2023
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January 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hook-ology for Adults:
Why Not Fly Knot?
Want to get into reel or fly fishing? The best place to start is understanding line and knots. Work with experienced anglers to become familiar with essential knots and when to use them. We will start with large rope, work our way towards line, and discuss the use of line types and oils.
All Access Members: $25 | Trail Pass Members: $28 | Non-members: $30
Ages 15+ | Pre-registration required by January 20 at 11:59 pm
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Ages 15+
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Non-members: $30
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January 21, 2023
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December 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Growing Green: Herbal Gift-Making
with Linda Conroy
If you’re looking for ways to keep up with the spirit of giving without giving in to the pressure to spend lots of money on trendy but less-than-ecological gifts, look no further! Join Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs for this magical make-and-take workshop – perfect for the budding herbalist or the experienced medicine maker looking for some inspiration.
You will take home 10+ herbal preparations that you can gift to loved ones over the holidays, including body spray, lip balm, felted soap, herbal condiments, herbal bath soak, lotion bar, dream pillow, tea blend, and more!
Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP, is a bioregional herbalist, an expert wild forager, a permaculturist, and a community organizer. She has studied with herbalists and foragers from around the world and has been offering programs that highlight regenerative practices for over 3 decades. She is the founder of Moonwise Herbs, Midwest Women’s Herbal, and Wild Eats: A Community Dining Adventure. Linda is well known for her ability to empower class participants and help them to enjoy life long earth centered learning.
This workshop will be hosted at Wellspring Education Center.
Ages 14+
All Access Members: $50 | Trail Pass Members: $60 | Non-members: $65
Pre-registration required by December 10 at 11:59 pm
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December 11, 2022
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