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Fairy Fest!

June 6 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fairy Fest featuring special guest Mermaid Echo!

Fairy and pollinator-themed games, crafts, and nature activities… plus meet our special guest Mermaid Echo, a mermaid who loves fish and freshwater science so much that she’d love to teach you all about them!

For one day each year, Riveredge becomes extra magical… and that day is Fairy Fest! We are celebrating the mythology, lore, and the flying beings that inhabit Riveredge. Meet a mermaid and celebrate nature with with fairy friends: the real life pollinators like butterflies, dragonflies, and bees that help plants thrive.

Come dressed for the weather AND the occasion. Costumes are encouraged!

For ages 2-12 | Children should be accompanied by an adult (no charge for adults)
Member Child: $15 | Non-member Child: $20
Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended as this event can fill fast!

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2 young kids making fairy gardens outside at Fairy Fest
a woman dressed as a mermaid sitting on a rock on a sunny day with a whimsical friend sitting next to her
3 adults and 2 kids smiling and sitting around a face painting table at Fairy Fest

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

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June 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Spring Egg Hunt

April 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am & 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Spring Egg Hunt

Join us for a special egg hunt event, Riveredge style! Families are invited to hike ~1 mile trail while children encounter stations to gather eggs from. Our eggs are filled with candy-free, nature inspired objects- some include tickets, which can be redeemed for a prize of your child’s choice. After your hike, enjoy the springtime air and play in the natural play area!

This event is designed for ages 1 to 10 years.
Members*: $5 | Non-members: $10

2 time spots are available: 10:00 am – 11:00 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended as this event may fill up. Registration is required for children only, not parents or guardians. The route is stroller friendly.

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*MEMBERS: Please login (for the member price) 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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

How to Register as a Member
Cancellation Policies

April 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Pancake Breakfast

March 28 @ 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm

Pancake Breakfast

We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with all you can eat pancakes held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes (not gluten free) along with pure maple syrup and an optional pickle, a serving of ham, coffee, and juice. See below for more information about parking, weather, drinks, and more.

Non-Member: $18 | Members: $15 | 3 & under: Free
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
3 times are available – 9:00-10:15am, 10:30-11:45am, 12:00-1:15pm.
Early pre-registration is highly recommended as this event is expected to fill fast with only 1 day this year. If any space is left, walk-in spots may be available.

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    3 & under: Free

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Important Details for Attendees
• Park at the Visitor’s Center for your scheduled seating time (If someone in your group has mobility issues, you’re welcome to drop them off at the Sugarbush House and then park at the Visitor’s Center).
• Check in takes place at the Visitor’s Center.
• Hike to Sugarbush House.
• The program takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather. We pancake rain or shine. Or snow. Or frogs. You get the drift.
• Event concludes an hour after beginning so that we can clean for the next seating.
• We’ll be cooking all-you-can-eat pancakes for additional servings.
• Mimosas and beer are available for purchase, please bring cash if this is of interest.
• Maple sugarin’ season items for sale in the Nature Store in the Visitor’s Center, which will be open.
• The trails may be muddy…we recommend that you wear hiking or mud boots.

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

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Tickets can be refunded 75% up to two weeks before the event and 50% up to one week before. No refunds will be issued less than a week before the event.

March 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Maple Syrup Supper

March 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Member Exclusive Maple Syrup Supper

We can’t think of a better group to celebrate the start of the maple sugarin’ season with than our awesome members! Members (and any guests they’d like to bring with them!) are invited to eat, drink, and be merry while learning more about the sugarin’ season. Each participant (ages 4+) will receive a free drink ticket for this special supper! Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies when you register. See below for more information about the menu, activities, and registration instructions.

Members, you can register non-member guests with your own registration. Non-members are not able to register separately for this member exclusive event. Not a member? Click here for more information on membership.

Adults & Teens (ages 12+): $28 | Children (ages 4-11): $15 | 3 & under: Free, but please indicate if they will need a seat
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required by March 5 at 5:30 pm. Early registration is highly recommended as this event can fill fast!

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    Children (ages 4-11): $15
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On the menu: A delicious feast featuring just the right infusion of maple syrup with each dish. Gluten-free/vegetarian/vegan options must be requested at the time of registration.
– Fresh salad w/ maple vinaigrette 
– Maple bacon roasted vegetables (without bacon for vegetarians)
– Cheesy potatoes
– Maple pulled pork 
– Butternut squash bars for dessert

Dinner and a show: After dinner, join us for a special night-time visit to the Sugarbush House to see where and how all the maple magic happens and hear the sap report! We want this to be a real party, so we’re encouraging members to invite their non-member friends and family to join them in the celebration as a great introduction to Riveredge and the sugarin’ season. If bringing guests, please register them under your own account so we can make sure everyone is coming at the invite of our members.

Cost: Adults & Teens: $28 (ages 12+), Children (ages 4-11): $15, Children (3 & under): Free, but please indicate if they will need a seat

Registration: Members will need to sign in to your account on the registration page to access this event. Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account. 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 registration page 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

How to Register as a Member

Tickets can be refunded 75% up to two weeks before the event and 50% up to one week before. No refunds will be issued less than a week before the event.

March 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival 2026

Saturday, March 14th
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$5 per person | Children 2 & under: Free
Members will receive an exclusive Maple Sugarin’ Pin!

Presented by CG Schmidt

The fifth season is here- the Maple Sugarin’ Season! Bring your families, bring your friends to celebrate this sappy gift from the trees at Riveredge’s annual Maple Sugarin’ Festival on March 14th!

Choose your adventure as you hike through the maple forest where you can tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, complete a sappy scavenger hunt, and create a nature-based craft. Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, enjoy live music while you sip sap tea, or maple-sugar rimmed beer for the adults, and taste the Riveredge special – pancakes & pickles! You’ll learn just how sap is made into golden & sweet maple syrup.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
a table with many small tree cookies with maple leaf shapes burned onto them. A blacksmith stands behind the table with trees in the background
a Riveredge staff member flipping pancakes at the Sugarbush House while smiling at the camera

What to Expect

You can look forward to activities like:
– Live Music from 1-3pm
– Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
– Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
– Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
– Crafting with Natural Materials
– Evaporator Demonstration
– Delicious Treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as… Hot chocolate, Specialty Maple Sugar Coffee, Maple Sugar Rimmed Beer, Sap Tea, and Popcorn.

Parking and Check-in: Parking will be at Newburg Fireman’s Park, and two bus shuttles will be running between the park and Riveredge. There will be spots reserved for those with limited mobility at the Visitor Center. Check-in or register at the Riveredge Visitor Center.

Timing: The event runs from 12-4pm on Saturday March 14th, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm.

Accessibility: We will have accessible parking reserved at the Visitor Center. Riveredge also has TWO all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve for the event at no cost! Learn more or reserve a wheelchair here. Please note, the pancakes contain gluten, wheat, and dairy.

Weather: Riveredge events run rain, snow, or shine! We will adapt activities as weather demands, and ask that you dress for the forecast. The majority of the event is outdoors. Registration is non-refundable.

Expect the ground to be muddy and wear appropriate footwear. Layers in anticipation of rain are recommended. Event activities are both indoor and outdoor.

*Extra pancake tickets will be available for purchase, cash & Venmo in the pancake line, credit card at concessions. For an all-you-can-eat pancake experience, check out the Pancake Breakfast on March 28th.

*Plus baked good available for purchase from Bethmayhem:

Pre-register by March 13 at 4:00 pm or register at the event. Pre-registration is highly recommended so Riveredge can prepare enough pancakes, syrup, exclusive maple sugarin’ pins for members, and other supplies for everyone to enjoy. Happy sugarin’ season!

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Riveredge staff giving a sap evaporator demonstartion to a group of people
a musician playing the guitar and singing at the Riveredge Sugarbush House
5 people of all ages tapping a maple tree in the Riveredge woods with snow on the ground

questions?

If you have questions or need more information about the Maple Sugarin’ Festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.

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The Maple Sugarin’ Festival is proudly sponsored by:

CG Schmidt logo
Schreiber Foods logo
west bend mutual insurance logo

5 Corners Storage

Steve and Terry Johnson Fund

More Sponsors coming soon! Interested in sponsoring Riveredge’s Maple Sugarin’ Festival? Contact Sharon Cross at scross@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715. You can learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits here.

March 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Newburg Fireman’s Park

508 Main St.
Newburg, WI 53060 United States

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth & Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Saturday, March 7
9:30 am – 11:00 am SPOTS AVAILABLE! | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm FULL | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm FULL
For scouts and youth ages 4+

Register for Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

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!

$50 per 5-10 youth
$75 per 11-15 youth
$100 per 16-20 youth
$125 per 21-25 youth (please contact Alina Prahl before registering)

One chaperone per 10 youth required and included. Additional adults go towards the group count. If your group is larger than 20 youth or additional adults, please register for more than 1 group. The maximum number of youth per session is 75 (3 groups of 25).

Pre-registration is required by February 28 at 12:00 pm (noon).

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Any other questions?

If you have questions or need more information about Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.

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tapped maple trees with blue sap bags hanging on them
3 kids tapping a maple tree in winter with the help of 2 adults
close up of a Riveredge maple syrup bottle on the deck

March 7 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Free Trails Day!

February 14

Free Trails Day!

Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.

Want to learn more about Riveredge history, membership benefits, and some of our favorite spots? Join the free Welcome Hike at 2:00 pm.

All ages welcome. Free for everyone! No registration required.


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    Free for everyone!
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  • FREE All Terrain Wheelchair Available

    For all ages | No Cost
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February 14 All day

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Free Trails Day!

January 10

Free Trails Day!

Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.

Want to learn more about Riveredge history, membership benefits, and some of our favorite spots? Join the free Welcome Hike at 2:00 pm.

All ages welcome. Free for everyone! No registration required.


  • Registration

    All ages welcome.
    Free for everyone!
    No registration necessary.


  • Become a Member

    Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!

    Join Now


  • FREE All Terrain Wheelchair Available

    For all ages | No Cost
    Action Trackchair® model ST

    Learn More or Reserve the Trackchair!


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    Explore other upcoming events!

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January 10 All day

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Free Trails Day!

December 13

Free Trails Day!

Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.

Want to learn more about Riveredge history, membership benefits, and some of our favorite spots? Join the free Welcome Hike at 2:00 pm.

All ages welcome. Free for everyone! No registration required.


  • Registration

    All ages welcome.
    Free for everyone!
    No registration necessary.


  • Become a Member

    Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!

    Join Now


  • FREE All Terrain Wheelchair Available

    For all ages | No Cost
    Action Trackchair® model ST

    Learn More or Reserve the Trackchair!


  • More Events

    Explore other upcoming events!

    Event Calendar

December 13, 2025 All day

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Welcome Hike – FREE

February 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Welcome Hike

Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!

Not a member yet? Check out the Riveredge Membership website to learn more about member benefits and enroll!

All ages welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.

Register Here

February 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Become a Member

Take advantage of all the benefits of a Riveredge membership year round!

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