September 21 @ 9:00 am, 11:30 am, and 2:00 pm
Girl Scout & Boy Scout Geocaching Day
Learn the basics of geocaching and how to use a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) device. We’ll explore the trails and look for hidden geocaches. Hand-held GPS units will be provided.
3 sessions are available. One scout group per session (max 20 scouts).
– Session 1: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Session 2: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
– Session 3: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$8 per scout | 1 adult chaperone per every 4 kids is required
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Email Alina Prahl at [email protected] to register.
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September 21
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
March 9 and 10 @ 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30 each day
Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Days
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H groups, and youth organizations of all kinds are invited to a sweet adventure at Riveredge Nature Center! This 1.5-hour program is designed for young people to delve into the fascinating world of maple syrup production. Participants will witness the enchanting process from tapping maple trees to the final amber product during a naturalist-guided hiking tour of the Riveredge sugarbush.
Engage in hands-on activities such as identifying maples, tapping trees, and experiencing the magic of sap turning to syrup. Our knowledgeable guides will share the history and science behind maple sugaring, making this experience both educational and delicious. Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and tastes of this traditional practice, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and its sweet bounty. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickle, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited. Don’t miss out on this sticky, sweet adventure that promises to leave everyone with a lasting, maple-flavored memory!
For scouts and youth ages 4+
A minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 youth is required. 3 chaperones maximum per group. If your group is larger than 25 youth, please register for more than 1 group. The maximum number of youth per session is 75 (3 groups of 25).
$50 per 5-10 youth| $75 per 11-15 youth
$100 per 16-20 youth, $125 per 21-25 youth
Pre-registration is required by March 2 at 11:59 pm. Use the links below to register for your choice of time slot.
Saturday 9:30-11am FULL Saturday 11:30am-1pm
Saturday 1:30-3pm FULL Sunday 9:30-11am
Sunday 11:30am-1pm Sunday 1:30-3pm
March 9
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9:30 am
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3:00 pm
March 11 and 12
9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Scout and Youth Maple Sugarin’ Day
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and youth groups of all kinds are invited to this special weekend! Learn how maple trees are tapped and syrup is made in a naturalist-guided tour of our sugarbush. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickles, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited.
Two dates and three times each day are available:
Saturday, March 11, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 12, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Ages 5-12 | $6 per scout | 2 chaperones can join for free
$25 deposit required to book | $50 minimum
Registration required by March 3, 2023
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March 12, 2023
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9:30 am
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3:30 pm
March 11 and 12
9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Scout and Youth Maple Sugarin’ Day
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and youth groups of all kinds are invited to this special weekend! Learn how maple trees are tapped and syrup is made in a naturalist-guided tour of our sugarbush. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickles, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited.
Two dates and three times each day are available:
Saturday, March 11, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 12, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Ages 5-12 | $6 per scout | 2 chaperones can join for free
$25 deposit required to book | $50 minimum
Registration required by March 3, 2023
Sign Up Here
March 11, 2023
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9:30 am
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3:30 pm
March 12 and 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Scout and Youth Maple Sugarin’ Day
This weekend is all about two things: maple sugar and the youths! Learn how maple trees are tapped and syrup is made in a naturalist-guided tour of our sugarbush.
Saturday, March 12th, 2022
Times: 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Times: 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Maple Sugarin’ Programs require a $25 deposit to book, cost $6 per Scout, and have a $50 minimum.
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