March 9 and 10 @ 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30 each day
Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Days
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!
For scouts and youth ages 4+
A minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 youth is required. 3 chaperones maximum per group. If your group is larger than 25 youth, please register for more than 1 group. The maximum number of youth per session is 75 (3 groups of 25).
$50 per 5-10 youth| $75 per 11-15 youth
$100 per 16-20 youth, $125 per 21-25 youth
Pre-registration is required by March 2 at 11:59 pm. Use the links below to register for your choice of time slot.
Saturday 9:30-11am FULL Saturday 11:30am-1pm
Saturday 1:30-3pm FULL Sunday 9:30-11am
Sunday 11:30am-1pm Sunday 1:30-3pm
March 9
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9:30 am
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3:00 pm
February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Family Tapping
Help us prepare for the sugarin’ season by tapping the maple trees in Riveredge’s sugarbush. We need people to drill the holes, tap in the spiles and hang the buckets. When it’s maple sugarin’ time, spring can’t be far behind!
For ages 5+ (younger siblings welcome to tag along!)
Member Adult (12+): $5 | Non-member Adult (12+): $10
Member Child (5-11): $3 | Non-member Child (5-11): $5
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-register by February 23 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
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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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1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
February 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
From Sap to Syrup
Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.
Ages 18+
Members: $15 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by February 23 at 12:00 pm (noon)
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
February 24
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9:30 am
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11:30 am
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Nature Tots:
Maple Magic
Join us as we learn about this special time of year- when animals and people seek the sweet sap of a sugar maple. We will hike to the sugarbush to tap a maple tree, taste some sap and gather around the evaporator to see how boiling sap becomes syrup.
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian (little siblings ages 0-1 are welcome to tag along). A Riveredge Naturalist will focus on outdoor exploration, literacy, physical development, nature intelligence, and social development. Programs will be cancelled and refunded in the case of inclement weather.
All Access Members: $4 | Trail Pass Members: $6 | Non-members: $8
Pre-registration required by March 14 at 11:59 pm
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Ages 2-5
All Access Members: $4
Trail Pass Members: $6
Non-members: $8
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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].
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March 15, 2023
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
April 1 and 2 @ 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm
Riveredge
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 along with pure maple syrup (with optional pickle!), a serving of ham, coffee, and juice.
Use the buttons below to register for your preferred date and time.
Non-Member: $15 | Members: $12 | 3 & under: Free
Pre-registration is required by March 31 at 4:00 pm.
Please note that the pancakes are not gluten free.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Walk-ins will be accepted at the Saturday Noon timeslot.
All other time slots are full.
Sponsored by Outpost natural foods
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with an all you can eat pancake breakfast held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush.
Seatings at 9:00am – 10:00am, 10:30am – 11:30am, or 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Space is limited.
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:
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
April 1, 2023
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9:00 am
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1:00 pm
April 1 and 2 @ 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm
Riveredge
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 along with pure maple syrup (with optional pickle!), a serving of ham, coffee, and juice.
Use the buttons below to register for your preferred date and time.
Non-Member: $15 | Members: $12 | 3 & under: Free
Pre-registration is required by March 31 at 4:00 pm.
Please note that the pancakes are not gluten free.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Walk-ins will be accepted at the Saturday Noon timeslot.
All other time slots are full.
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with an all you can eat pancake breakfast held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush.
Seatings at 9:00am – 10:00am, 10:30am – 11:30am, or 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Space is limited.
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:
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
April 2, 2023
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9:00 am
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1:00 pm
March 11 and 12
9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Scout and Youth Maple Sugarin’ Day
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and youth groups of all kinds are invited to this special weekend! Learn how maple trees are tapped and syrup is made in a naturalist-guided tour of our sugarbush. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickles, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited.
Two dates and three times each day are available:
Saturday, March 11, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 12, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Ages 5-12 | $6 per scout | 2 chaperones can join for free
$25 deposit required to book | $50 minimum
Registration required by March 3, 2023
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March 12, 2023
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9:30 am
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3:30 pm
March 11 and 12
9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Scout and Youth Maple Sugarin’ Day
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, and youth groups of all kinds are invited to this special weekend! Learn how maple trees are tapped and syrup is made in a naturalist-guided tour of our sugarbush. Take part in a time-honored Riveredge tradition- a pancake & pickles, topped with maple syrup produced by the trees you’ve just visited.
Two dates and three times each day are available:
Saturday, March 11, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Sunday, March 12, 2022 9:30-11am, 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm
Ages 5-12 | $6 per scout | 2 chaperones can join for free
$25 deposit required to book | $50 minimum
Registration required by March 3, 2023
Sign Up Here
March 11, 2023
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9:30 am
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3:30 pm
March 3 and 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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 sugaring season.
Riveredge is hosting TWO days of the highly anticipated Maple Syrup Supper this year! You can join the fun on Friday March 3 or Saturday March 4 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
This is an exclusive event for members and their guests. Not a member? Your whole family can join for as little as $40!
Adults (13+): $25 | Children (ages 4-12): $15 | 3 & under: Free
Each participant (ages 4+) will receive a free drink ticket for this special supper!
Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies when you register.
BOTH NIGHTS ARE FULL.
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Adults (13+): $25
Children (ages 4-12): $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.
- Maple Pulled Pork Shoulder with Roll and Maple BBQ sauce
- Butternut Squash Bisque (vegetarian)
- Maple Bacon Roasted Veggies (vegetarian available)
- Smoky Maple Baked Beans
- Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
- Maple Squash Bars
Bottoms up: Your first beer, wine, or soda is included in the price!
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 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: $25, Children (ages 4-12): $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. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
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.
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
March 4, 2023
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5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
March 3 and 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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 sugaring season.
Riveredge is hosting TWO days of the highly anticipated Maple Syrup Supper this year! You can join the fun on Friday March 3 or Saturday March 4 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
This is an exclusive event for members and their guests. Not a member? Your whole family can join for as little as $40!
Adults (13+): $25 | Children (ages 4-12): $15 | 3 & under: Free
Each participant (ages 4+) will receive a free drink ticket for this special supper!
Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies when you register.
BOTH NIGHTS ARE FULL.
Waitlist Signup
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Registration
Adults (13+): $25
Children (ages 4-12): $15
3 & under: Free
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This is a member event. Join now to take advantage of member benefits and discounts!
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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.
- Maple Pulled Pork Shoulder with Roll and Maple BBQ sauce
- Butternut Squash Bisque (vegetarian)
- Maple Bacon Roasted Veggies (vegetarian available)
- Smoky Maple Baked Beans
- Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
- Maple Squash Bars
Bottoms up: Your first beer, wine, or soda ticket is included in the price!
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 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: $25, Children (ages 4-12): $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. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
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.
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
March 3, 2023
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5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
