Channel your inner DIY skills and join us for a day of creativity and handmade fun! Teens are exclusively invited to try new crafts and create one of a kind gifts to be shared over the holiday season. Ages 12-18. See below for this year’s crafts!
Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 19 at 4:00 pm.
We can wait to craft with you! Crafts will include: Gingerbread Gift Box, Wood Burned Kitchen Utensil, Holiday Garland, Orange Fox, Pinecone Tea Light, and more!
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 discount 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.
Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer and festive gift making! Children of all ages are invited to craft seasonal creations inspired by nature. Each child can make and take home multiple projects. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 20 at 4:00 pm.
We can wait to craft with you! 2026 crafts will include: Gingerbread Cardboard House, Painted Bird, Woodworking project, Evergreen Texture Tree Card, and more!
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 discount 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.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes For adult and/or youth climbers – now open to EVERYONE ages 8+ | $25 per participant Pre-registration is required by October 14th at 11:59 pm.
Do you want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits!
The Tree Climbing Festival Registration includes 20 minutes of climb time (please choose a time slot when registering), a scavenger hunt along the trails, a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and access to picnic areas for lunch (please pack a lunch and be mindful of single use plastic waste).
Geocaching will be available! Limit of 1 GPS per group, GPS units are first come first serve, and will be available from the naturalist in the Coop.
Pricing*: $25 per participant – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing
Open to individuals as well as groups as long as all climbers are 8+ years old. Limit of 10 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot. Youth must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Steff Merten at smerten@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
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!
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!
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!
Free Family Nature Club End of the Year Hullabaloo!
To the wonderful families of the Riveredge Family Nature Club – We are excited to invite you to our End of the Season Hullaballoo. We’ll host a Potluck style dinner (please bring something to share with others) at Riveredge in the Coop. Riveredge will provide fruit, veggies, and s’mores. We will potluck around 5pm and make s’mores at 8pm. We’ll have a variety of activities for the whole family to participate in, including: Fishing, Crafts, Games, Hikes, and a Campfire.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks for exploring outdoors with Riveredge and your family, keep it up! 🙂
Additionally, thank you for making it a priority to attend Family Nature Club this school year. We are wrapping up our 2025/2026 Family Nature Club year and look forward to our 2026/2027 meetings! We can’t wait to see you there!
All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
This program is free to attend!
Pre-registration required by June 5 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Ready for a modern-day treasure hunt? Join us for Geocaching at Riveredge, where adventure meets exploration! This isn’t your typical geocaching—we’ve hidden special containers all around the property, and you’ll use a GPS unit to track them down. Work together, follow the clues, and see what surprises you uncover along the way. Perfect for families, curious explorers, and anyone who loves a good outdoor challenge!
For kids ages 6+ with at least 1 adult per group of 2-5 people
This program is free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended as there are only 9 handheld GPS units available at a time. Register to secure use of one for your group!
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.
