May 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Become a Water Quality Monitor
Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Riveredge staff to learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. You’ll find out how to identify aquatic invertebrates and do five water quality tests. Monitors are asked to conduct tests monthly during the summer and submit their data to the statewide Water Action Volunteers website.
Ages 18+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
For questions and to register, contact Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 or [email protected] by May 3 at 5:00 pm.
Meet at the West Parking Lot (address below).
May 4
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
May 4 & 5 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am
2 Day Bird Banding Orientation Workshop
This 2-day orientation involves an indoor classroom day and an outdoor banding demonstration day. Explore the fascinating world of bird banding in this beginner-level course. Learn essential techniques for safely capturing, handling, and banding birds while understanding the importance of research in avian conservation. Discover the basics of bird identification, data recording, and ethical considerations in the field. Join us on a hands-on journey to deepen your connection with feathered friends and contribute to scientific knowledge.
Ages 16+
Members: $90 | Non-members: $100
Pre-registration required by May 1 at 5:00 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
May 4
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7:00 am
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11:00 am
April 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Love gourmet mushrooms and want to learn how to grow your own? Join us at the Riveredge Farm and learn about shiitake mushroom cultivation and help with every step of the process to inoculate hardwood logs with shiitake spawn. Fee includes a shiitake log to take home.
Ages 18+
Member: $45 | Non-member: $55
Pre-registration is required by April 18 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 20
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
April 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Frog and Toad Identification & Survey Workshop
Discover the basics of frog and toad surveying as we guide you through fundamental identification skills. Engage with the local community and explore ongoing research that unveils the secrets of these amphibians.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Members: Free | Non-members: $10 | Children under 12: Free
Pre-registration required by April 12 at 5:00 pm.
This program will be held in the Barn building at Riveredge Nature Center.
Register Here
April 13
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Beavers in the Milwaukee River
In Person and Virtual
Beavers are ecosystem engineers with the ability to build and maintain diverse wetland habitats. Beaver ponds have the potential to store and filter floodwater and increase the quality and quantity of habitat for fish, birds, mammals, and other wildlife. Cheryl Nenn from Milwaukee Riverkeeper to discuss the current beaver populations within the Milwaukee River Basin, how humans are partnering with beavers around the world to reduce flooding and increase wetlands, and how beavers might be able to play a larger role in our watershed in the future.
Coming in person? Meet in the Riveredge Barn! Otherwise, Zoom link is below.
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
March 14
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
April 13-14 @ 12pm (4/13) – 5pm (4/14)
Beginners Backpacking Trip
Are you interested in backpacking but not sure where to begin? Spend two days and one night along the Ice Age Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit learning essential backpacking skills in a safe and supportive atmosphere with a small group of like-minded folks. Guided by Adventure Education Manager, Bailey Veal, this trip offers a perfect introduction to the joys of backpacking. Embrace the challenge, camp under starlit skies, make new friends, and create lasting memories! No previous backpacking experience necessary – just a sense of adventure!
See below for more important information.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 20th
Ages 21+
Members: $170 | Non Members: $190
Register Here
On this trip, you will learn:
– Overnight trip planning
– Packing an overnight pack
– Gear options and recommendations
– Safety considerations
– Water filtration techniques
– Backcountry meal preparation & storage
– Leave No Trace Principles and wilderness travel ethics
– Foot care and hygiene on the trail – And more!
What to Expect:
– Mandatory pre-trip planning meeting on Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 PM
– Hiking a total of 8-12 miles over two days
– Hiking over varied terrain
– Carrying ~30 lbs
– An empowering and hands-on learning experience with like-minded individuals
We bring:
– Backcountry camping permits
– All backcountry meals
– Group camping and cooking gear (tents, tarps, cooking equipment, water filters, etc)
– Detailed packing list
You Bring:
– Snacks
– Personal Gear: 50L+ Backpack and sleeping system (20°F sleeping bag and pad) *Riveredge has a limited supply of backpacks, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads available. Please let us know if you would like to rent one of these items. Backpacks and sleeping systems may also be rented for the weekend from Horizon Outfitters in Hartford, WI. Please inquire for more information!
– Personal utensils, bowl, and mug
– Personal clothing and items
– Vehicle Sticker/State Parks Admission
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 13
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12:00 pm
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April 14
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5:00 pm
March 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2
Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with 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 two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: basic chainsaw maintenance; review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening; introduction to wedges; planning and executing tree felling; planning and executing limbing and bucking.
Participants are encouraged to bring your own equipment and a lunch (not provided).
Members: $200 | Non-members: $210
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by March 25 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 27
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8:00 am
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5:00 pm
March 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with 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 one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking; introductory bore cutting and open face felling. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. Helmets are mandatory.
Participants are encouraged to bring your own equipment and a lunch (not provided).
Members: $200 | Non-members: $210
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by March 22 at 4:00 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 26
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8:00 am
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5:00 pm
April 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Co-Ed
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
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
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 16 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 18
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
April 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Women Only
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
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
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 15 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 17
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
