May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Family Nature Club
Fishing Fun at Ridge Run!
Spend the afternoon on the banks of Wells Lake in Ridge Run Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie on a hook, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. We will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home.
We’ll bring some poles and bait for folks to use – or bring your own. 🙂 Fishing license required for adults. Baits and poles will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This space is stroller friendly!
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Park at Ridge Run Park Central entrance in West Bend (address below) and meet at the Lakeside Shelter.
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by May 20 at 11:55 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
May 21
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4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
February 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hook-ology: Knot The Best
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.
For adults and kids and ages 9+
Member Adult (12+): 25 | Non-member Adult (12+): $30
Member Child (9-11): $20 | Non-member Child(9-11): $25
Pre-registration required by February 23 at 12:00 pm (noon)
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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
February 24
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10:00 am
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12:30 pm
February 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Beginner Ice Fishing
Family Friendly
Drop in to drop a line! Learn a time-honored Wisconsin winter pastime- ice fishing! With the guidance of Jeff Kierzek, Riveredge’s Education Director, you will learn the gear you need, how to safely judge the ice, practice drilling holes, setting tip ups, and dropping a line. You will even make your own fishing pole!
Recommended for ages 7 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration required by February 9 at 11:59 pm.
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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 [email protected].
To become a member, click here
February 10
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12:00 pm
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2:30 pm
January 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Beginner Ice Fishing
Family Friendly
Drop in to drop a line! Learn a time-honored Wisconsin winter pastime- ice fishing! With the guidance of Jeff Kierzek, Riveredge’s Education Director, you will learn the gear you need, how to safely judge the ice, practice drilling holes, setting tip ups, and dropping a line. You will even make your own fishing pole!
Recommended for ages 7 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration required by January 26 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
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 [email protected].
To become a member, click here
January 27
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12:00 pm
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2:30 pm
July 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Grafton
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Veterans Memorial Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a Community Rivers Program team member, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home; The Milwaukee River. Bait is provided. A limited number of fishing poles will be available or feel free to bring your own. Children 16 and under do not require a fishing license.
Registration is not required, but highly recommended. Registration is through the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide (page 24).
Free and for Grafton Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Grafton Parks & Rec Activity Guide
July 20, 2023
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1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
July 13 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Fredonia
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Waubedonia Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a Community Rivers Program team member, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home; The Milwaukee River. Bait is provided. A limited number of fishing poles will be available or feel free to bring your own. Children 16 and under do not require a fishing license.
Free and for Fredonia Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
July 13, 2023
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4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
July 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Saukville
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Ehlers Park! With a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of our CRP team, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home the Milwaukee River. Baits and poles will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Free and for Saukville Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
July 6, 2023
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4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
July 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Family Fishing
Space is limited for this summertime family adventure! Join us as we trek to Heron Pond near the Riveredge Farm (about 1 mile) where we will throw a line in and try our luck at catching some pond fish! Catch and release fishing only- we’ll try to identify our catch, snap a picture and release them back into the Pond Ecosystem. Learn how to put a worm on the hook, cast a pole, and reel in your catch!
Youth ages 6+
All Access Members: $3 | Trail Pass Members: $5 | Non-members: $7
Registration closes July 22 at 11:59 pm
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Ages 6+
All Access Members: $3
Trail Pass Members: $5
Non-members: $7
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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 [email protected].
To become a member, click here
July 23, 2022
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
