Science Thursday Lecture Series: Where Do Aquarium Fish Come From? with Joe Olenik
Have you ever wondered where all those fish you see at the aquarium stores come from? Joe Olenik shares his experiences from a 46-year career as a tropical fish breeder, importer and aquarium store manager.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Science Thursday Lecture Series: The MKE River, Floodplain Management & the Changing Climate with Dave Fowler
Much effort has been put into flood loss reduction, however, floodplain managers are just now considering the conservation and protection of the natural and beneficial functions of our “natural” riparian resources. This presentation will discuss the move to sustainable flood management that mitigates flood impacts while preserving and restoring our natural waterways.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Science Thursday Lecture Series: Waterbirds of the Cedarburg Bog with John O’Donnell
The Cedarburg Bog Important Bird Area (IBA) is a mosaic of dry and wet habitats. In this presentation, the primary focus will be on resident and migratory bird species using the wet habitats of the bog, e.g., cedar swamp, hardwood swamp, conifer bog, string bog, sedge meadow, willow/alder/dogwood swamp, and six glacial relict lakes surrounded by emergent vegetation. Much of the Bog has boreal features which attract species not typically breeding anywhere else in southern Wisconsin. Special attention will be given to these species as well as to recent arrival species looking for a new home.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.
Ages 18+
Members: $15 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by February 14 at 12:00 pm (noon).
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Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
Learn how to identify, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit, bud, twig, branch, bark, and trunk. Following lunch we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat.
Please dress for the weather and please bring a lunch.
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Learn all about Wisconsin ducks with our guest speaker Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird club, Wood Duck Society board member and 2018 recipient for the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology bronze Passenger Pigeon award! As an avid birder and duck hunter, Jeff has a wealth of information to share with bird enthusiasts on the life history of some of his favorite duck species, where and when to find them and how to identify them in the field.
This workshop is a two-part series. The first portion will be an indoor lecture-discussion held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center with the option to join virtually over zoom. For the second portion, participants will travel to Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, a highly diverse bird spot in WI and the largest cattail marsh in the US, where Jeff will lead a tour of Horicon’s duck ‘hot spots’ and highlight duck species identification techniques in the field.
The field portion on March 8 will be held entirely outdoors. It will involve walking and standing on grassy or graveled trails. Be sure to dress for the weather and in layers. Wear suitable walking or hiking shoes.
Transportation to Horicon Marsh will NOT be provided by Riveredge. Participants will meet at the Horicon Marsh Education Center at 7:45 am on March 8, prepare (use bathrooms, etc.) and then leave for the walk at 8:00 am. Punctual arrival is important as it may be difficult to find the group once the walk has begun.
Member Adult 12+: $35 | Member Child 7-11: $10
Non-member Adult 12+: $40 | Non-member Child 7-11: $15
Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Are you interested in planting native tree species for landscape diversity or wildlife restoration purposes? Would you like to increase the yield of your native fruit and nut trees, or berry bushes? Then this program is for you. Matt Smith, Riveredge’s director of research & conservation, will share insights into how to increase your success by better understanding the care and management of native grown species.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
We are excited to showcase new academic talent! Uncover insights into the natural world and support the next generation of scholars by attending the Student Research Symposium on November 9th. Undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities in our region will present their research with posters and oral presentations. The day includes a keynote from a distinguished speaker and a catered lunch. Come for all or part of the day.
There will becash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year, we’ve increased the award pool, creating more chances to win! Plus, all student presenters will receive a Riveredge Membership just for participating!
Student Presenter: $15 – Register by November 4th to have your abstract considered Supporter registration by November 3: $5 Supporter registration after November 3: $7 Children under 12: free (must be accompanied by an adult)
We invite college students to submit an abstract of a current research project to present in oral or poster form at our Student Research Symposium. This year’s theme is “Signals, Systems, and Seasons.” Submissions are welcome in the categories of biology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, and other sciences, but also in the humanities, arts, and other disciplines where research intersects with the overall theme. Judging and prize information coming soon! To apply, register using the button above and submit the following to Jana Gedymin at [email protected]. There will becash prizes up to $300 awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This year, we’ve increased the award pool, creating more chances to win! Plus, all presenters will receive a Riveredge Membership just for participating! DEADLINE: November 4th!
-Email subject line: RNC Abstract 2024_[your last name] -250-500 word description of your research -Name / pronouns -School, major / focus -Indicate graduate /undergraduate level -Working title for presentation -Preference for oral presentation (12 minutes) or poster
“Adventures in Studying the Diversity of Life,” Dr. Gary S. Casper, Director of Biodiversity Programs, Mequon Nature Preserve
About Dr. Casper: Dr. Gary S. Casper was involved with the initial creation of the Mequon Nature Preserve (MNP) through the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, and continues to direct wildlife studies at MNP. He has over 40 years’ experience in wildlife ecology and biodiversity studies. After 20 years at the Milwaukee Public Museum, he has continued to focus on wildlife conservation in the western Great Lakes region through the UWM Field Station, Great Lakes Ecological Services, and local land trusts. Gary has over 100 publications; his latest book is Field Guide to the Amphibian Eggs and Larvae of the Western Great Lakes.
Gary participates in many ecological restoration projects and biodiversity studies in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. His team invented the concept of Species of Local Conservation Interest in order to identify biodiversity at risk on local landscapes. He runs biodiversity programs for the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, land trusts, and private land owners, and has developed protocols for surveying crayfish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds that are in widespread use. Gary has pioneered the use of automated bioacoustic systems for monitoring wildlife. Gary enjoys recreating in the Kettle Moraine landscapes.
Locally Sourced Floral Design Workshop 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. Vases and flowers will be provided.
A message from Little Local Farm: Hello Riveredge Community, we are excited to be offering our very first locally sourced floral design workshop in the Riveredge Barn this summer. We are a small scale cut-flower and vegetable farm located in Barton, just north of West Bend. I am Anna Merkt, owner and operator of the farm, and along with my husband Robert, we have over 14 years experience on local, small scale, certified organic vegetable farms. In 2020, we started our own farm and in an effort to diversify our farm discovered our niche in flower farming. Our flowers bring the community together with table-top bliss from the outdoors. We look forward to creating with you!
Ages 18+
Members: $55 | Non-members: $65
Pre-registration required by September 15 at 11:55 pm.
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Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders, Forester, Adaptive Restoration LLC, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively.
This class is part three of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics covered include review of information from Levels 1 & 2, focus on planning and executing difficult tree felling, precision at the stump, and planning and executing limbing and bucking.Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell and limb or buck at least one tree. Helmets are mandatory. Participants must be prepared to work and bring their own personal protective equipment, chainsaw(s) and tools for maintenance.
Participants are encouraged to bring your own lunch (not provided).
Members: $230 | Non-members: $250
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by October 22 at 11:55 pm.
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