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
September 4 @ 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Birding Field Trip
at Lac Lawrann Conservancy
Lac Lawrann Conservancy is a 145 acre nature preserve contiguous with the 25 acre Royal Oaks Park. The overall property has 4.5 miles of trails crisscrossing 125 acres of upland and lowland hardwood forest, a Red Pine plantation in process of conversion into a seven acre oak-savannah habitat, the seven acre Rainbow Lake, two large ponds approximating 12 acres, eight acres of wetlands, and 10 – 12 cares of restored native grassland prairie. The overall topography typifies a Kettle Moraine landscape replete with glacial features and kettle ponds. The multi-varied habitats make for a dramatic landscape and good birds! Join us on Labor Day as we scour the Lac Lawrann property in search of both resident and migratory birds. The Lac Lawrann Conservancy is located in West Bend one mile north of State Hwy 33 on Schmidt Road.
Ages 12+ | Free
Please email trip leader Carl Schwartz at [email protected] to register.
Pre-registration required by September 1 at 12:00 pm (noon)
September 4, 2023
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6:30 am
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11:00 am
August 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Canoe & Cookout
in the Kettle Moraine
Enjoy canoeing across Mauthe Lake and down the Eastern Branch of the Milwaukee River in the Kettle Moraine State Forest followed by a delicious camp dinner and dessert. Food, canoes, life jackets, paddles, and canoeing instruction will be provided. No canoeing experience necessary! There are seven canoes available. One canoe can hold a maximum of three participants. All gear is provided. Day pass is required and not included in the fee.
Meet at Mauthe Lake Recreation Area in Campbellsport (address below).
Ages 8+ | All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (18+): $40 | Non-member Adult (18+): $50
Member Child (8-17): $15 | Non-member Child (8-17): $20
Pre-registration required by August 17 at 12:00 pm (noon)
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
August 18, 2023
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
June 2 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Birding in the Kettle Moraine Field Trip
Veteran expert birder Jeff Baughman is intimately acquainted with all the rarities and specialty birds of the Northern Kettle Moraine. He also knows the Northern Kettle Moraine “like the back of his hand!” We will explore a number of Kettle Moraine hotspots like Mauthe Lake, Jersey Flats, Haushalter Lane, Spruce Lake Bog, as well as many other famous landmarks. We will be in search of multiple warbler species, flycatchers, raptors, sparrows, and waterbirds. Signature resident species will be especially targeted. Totals of 85 to 95 species have been observed in the past on this outing. Starting place is the Jersey Flats Prairie Restoration Project parking lot at 6 AM. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Carpooling will be encouraged.
Meet at Jersey Flats Prairie Restoration Project parking lot: 639 County Rd SS, Campbellsport, WI 53010
Ages 18+ | Free
Pre-registration required by June 1 at 12:00 pm (noon)
Register Here
June 2, 2023
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6:00 am
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1:00 pm
