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 14 at 12:00 pm (noon).
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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
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!
All ages welcome! | Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (ages 12+): $5 | Member Child (under 12): $3
Non-member Adult (ages 12+): $10 | Non-member Child (under 12): $5
Pre-register by February 14 at 12:00 pm (noon) or register at the program if spots are available.
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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
Saturday, March 8 9:30 am – 11:00 am | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm For scouts and youth ages 4+
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 25 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). Use the buttons below to register for your preferred time.
If you have questions or need more information about Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day, please contact Alina Prahl at [email protected] or 262-375-2715.
The fifth season is approaching- the Maple Sugarin’ Season! Bring your families, bring your friends to celebrate this sappy gift from the trees! Along a half-mile hike through the maple forest, you can tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, and complete a sappy scavenger hunt. Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, listen to 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.
See below for more Maple Sugarin’ Festival details.
All ages welcome!
Members ages 3+: $3 | Non-members ages 3+: $5 | Children under 3: Free!
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Check in and Registration at the Main Visitor Center
Parking All guests are asked to park at Newburg Fireman’s Park (622 W Main St, West Bend, WI 53090). Guests with mobility challenges and VIPs can park at the Visitor Center (4458 County Rd Y, Saukville, WI 53080) .
Timing The festival runs from 12-4pm on Saturday, 3/16, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
Accessibility A shuttle will be provided between the activities at the Main Visitor Center and those at the Sugarbush House. There will be additional accessible parking reserved at the Main Visitor Center. All-terrain wheelchairs are available to reserve for the event. Learn more or reserve a wheelchair here.
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.
What to Expect You can look forward to activities like:
Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
Crafting with Natural Materials
Evaporator Demonstration
Live Music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
Delicious treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as hot chocolate, black coffee & specialty maple sugar coffee, maple sugar rimmed beer (21+), sap tea, and popcorn.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
The Festival is back! The Maple Sugarin’ Shindigs have been wonderful, but it’s time- you are invited to our grand celebration of spring- the Maple Sugarin’ Festival!
See description below.
In an effort to make the Maple Sugarin’ Festival more accessible to everyone, the registration fee is the same for members and non-members this year. Instead of a discount, members will get some fun Riveredge swag when they arrive at the festival!
All ages welcome!
Everyone ages 2+: $3 | Children under 2: Free!
Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required. Online registration will close at 4pm on Friday 3/17. Walk-in registrations will be available the day of the festival!
Weather Forecast Saturday will be cold and windy. Trails are icy. Please dress in warm layers! We have adapted activities for warmth and safety.
Instead of hiking through the Sugarbush, a shuttle will be provided between the activities at the Main Center and those at the Sugarbush House. We will have additional Handicap Parking available at both sites if you will need your vehicle for transport.
Check in and Registration at the Main Center.
Parking If parking fills up at the Main Center, there will be parking available at Newburg Fireman’s Park, and a bus shuttle will be running.
Timing The event runs from 12-4pm on Saturday, 3/18, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
What to Expect You can look forward to activities like:
Adventure Add-On: Geocaching! Using a GPS unit, go on a treasure hunt around Riveredge in search of hidden containers, and leave with a prize. $5 per family.
Beaded Sumac Zipper Pulls
Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
Crafting with Lesley
Evaporator Demonstration
As well as delicious treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as… Hot chocolate Black coffee & specialty maple sugar coffee Maple Sugar Rimmed Beer Sap Tea Popcorn
Riveredge Kid, Josh Ammons, will be strumming his guitar and singing sweet tunes next to the woodstove from 1-3pm. While you listen, peruse the Sugarbush Store for maple goodness to take home, and check out local artist, Keaton Diffor’s beautiful, nature-inspired work (all eyes on the Pancakes in the Woods cards and stickers).
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
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
