December 20 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Riveredge! Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities. Winter Solstice Celebration: Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge is designed for folks of all ages to get active outdoors and discover a variety of ways to enjoy nature. Adventure awaits!
– 1 hour Guided Hikes 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm
– Guided Sunset Hike at 4pm
– Crafting in the Coop 12-8pm | Bring a recycled, clean glass jar to make a luminary! Extra will be available. We will also be making bird feeders and coloring mindfulness mandalas.
– Bonfire 4:30-8pm | S’mores and healthy snacks will be provided
– Stargazing and Astronomy 6-8pm (conditions permitting) | Please do not use a flashlight or headlamp. Instead, we will let our eyes adjust to the darkness.
The Trails Aglow Luminaries will be lit for attendees to hike the self-guided Trails Aglow route (1.5 mi) beginning at 4:30pm. Family Nature Club will gather at 5pm for group hike along the luminary route!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for all participants. Pre-register by December 19 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
December 20
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
November 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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. Ages 2-12. Participants must be accompanied by one adult.
Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 21 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
We can wait to craft with you!
This year’s crafts are in development. Here are some examples of past years’ projects!
Members:
Login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member discount after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
November 22
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12:00 pm
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4:00 pm
November 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
TEENS EDITION
This year’s projects and activities are currently in development! We can wait to craft with you!
See below for examples of past projects
Members:
Login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member discount after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
November 21
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
December 21 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Riveredge! Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities. Winter Solstice Celebration: Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge is designed for folks of all ages to get active outdoors and discover a variety of ways to enjoy nature. Adventure awaits!
– Guided Hikes 11am, 1pm, 3pm | 1 hour long
– Crafting in the Coop 2-6pm | Bring a recycled, clean glass jar to make a luminary! Extra will be available. We will also be making bird feeders and coloring mindfulness mandalas.
– Bonfire 4:30-8pm | S’mores and healthy snacks will be provided
– Winter Solstice Yoga 5-6pm | Register separately here – $15 for non-members, $10 for members
– Night Hikes 5-6pm, 6:15-7pm | Please do not use a flashlight or headlamp. Instead, we will let our eyes adjust to the darkness.
Free for all participants (except yoga). Pre-register by December 20 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available. Pre-registration required for yoga by December 20 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here Add Yoga
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
December 21, 2024
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10:00 am
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8:00 pm
November 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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. Ages 2-12. Participants must be accompanied by one adult.
Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 15 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
This year’s projects and activities will be: recycled bottle bird feeder, pinecone mouse, up-cycled bicycl inner-tube bracelets, t.p. trees, homemade gift wrap, tissue paper lumiary jars, thaumatropes (wonder turner), outdoor games, naturalist station, and a self-guided seasonal scavenger hunt hike! We can wait to craft with you!
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
November 16, 2024
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12:00 pm
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4:00 pm
November 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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. Ages 12-18
Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 14 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
This year’s projects and activities will be: beaded jewelry making, decorative wooden herb planter, button tree ornaments, thaumatropes (wonder turner), glass magnet, and holiday cards! We can wait to craft with you!
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
November 15, 2024
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
July 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Starry Night Hike and Craft
Get inspired by the night sky! We will star gaze and paint in the Impressionist style of Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
Ages 6-14
Members: $5 | Non-members: $10
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
July 22, 2023
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
June 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Family Farm Pond Exploration- Canceled
Explore Farm Pond- home to frogs, minnows, and macroinvertebates. Riveredge Educators will guide your family through a pond-scooping activity. Once you’ve collected a few creatures, digital microscopes will be provided to get a closer look. We’ll use our Wacky Water Books to identify the creatures and create Farm Pond Creature Trading Cards!
All ages welcome!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Our apologies, this program has been canceled. We invite you to come explore the trails and ponds of Riveredge as a family regardless!
Trail access is free for members, or $15 per family.
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
June 17, 2023
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
