July 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Parent / Grandparent Trek:
River Rambling
Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We’ll explore this wonderful, watery world and seek out the creatures that call the river home. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet! Feel free to pack a snack and stay for a picnic after the program.
Ages 5+ | Children must be registered with an adult.
Members*: $8 | Non-members: $10
Pre-registration is required by July 11 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) 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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
July 12, 2024
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
August 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Parent / Grandparent Trek:
River Rambling
Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We’ll explore this wonderful, watery world and seek out the creatures that call the river home. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet! Feel free to pack a snack and stay for a picnic after the program.
Ages 5+ | Children must be registered with an adult.
Members*: $8 | Non-members: $10
Pre-registration is required by August 8 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) 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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
August 9, 2024
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
May 17 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Friday Morning Bird Walk
with Nathaniel Reinartz
Join Conservation Manager Nathaniel Reinartz on Friday mornings in spring to observe and record the amazing diversity of birds that stop and refuel at Riveredge on their migratory path. We will record our findings into e-bird and enjoy the many warbler hotspots along the Milwaukee River, as well as, tour unsurveyed land Riveredge has recently acquired.
Meet at the Visitor Center, rain or shine.
Ages 12+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Register Here
May 17, 2024
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7:30 am
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9:30 am
May 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Friday Morning Bird Walk
with Nathaniel Reinartz
Join Conservation Manager Nathaniel Reinartz on Friday mornings in spring to observe and record the amazing diversity of birds that stop and refuel at Riveredge on their migratory path. We will record our findings into e-bird and enjoy the many warbler hotspots along the Milwaukee River, as well as, tour unsurveyed land Riveredge has recently acquired.
Meet at the Visitor Center, rain or shine.
Ages 12+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Register Here
May 10, 2024
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7:30 am
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9:30 am
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kayaking the Milwaukee River in Newburg
Join us on a beautiful 6 mile paddle down the Milwaukee River to see Riveredge from a new perspective – on the water! Look out for wildlife, such as deer, eagles, and herons, as we meander through one of the most beautiful segments of the Milwaukee River. Recommended for beginners with some experience or those with a sense of adventure. We’ll provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and instruction. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hat, water, and enthusiasm. We will use single person kayaks. If the river’s water levels are low, we will do an alternative downriver trip in Thiensville.
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Members*: $45 | Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required by May 4 at 12:00 pm (noon).
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL. SIGN UP FOR THE WAIT LIST USING THE REGISTER LINK BELOW.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) 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 [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
May 5, 2024
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
May 3 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Friday Morning Bird Walks
with Nathaniel Reinartz
Join Conservation Manager Nathaniel Reinartz on Friday mornings in spring to observe and record the amazing diversity of birds that stop and refuel at Riveredge on their migratory path. We will record our findings into e-bird and enjoy the many warbler hotspots along the Milwaukee River, as well as, tour unsurveyed land Riveredge has recently acquired.
Meet at the Visitor Center, rain or shine.
Ages 12+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Register Here
May 3, 2024
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7:30 am
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9:30 am
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Beavers in the Milwaukee River
In Person and Virtual
Beavers are ecosystem engineers with the ability to build and maintain diverse wetland habitats. Beaver ponds have the potential to store and filter floodwater and increase the quality and quantity of habitat for fish, birds, mammals, and other wildlife. Cheryl Nenn from Milwaukee Riverkeeper to discuss the current beaver populations within the Milwaukee River Basin, how humans are partnering with beavers around the world to reduce flooding and increase wetlands, and how beavers might be able to play a larger role in our watershed in the future.
Coming in person? Meet in the Riveredge Barn! Otherwise, Zoom link is below.
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
March 14, 2024
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
February 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Nature Club
Celebrate Friendship- Bring a Friend Day!
Let’s share our love of nature with others by exploring Nichols Creek State Wildlife Area! Invite another family or bring a friend to this FNC session to uncover this “Wetland Gem.” We will hike through coniferous swamps, sedge meadows, see the waters of Nichols Creek and the North Branch of the Milwaukee River. Dress for the weather to explore the wild spaces here. If there is enough snow, when you get the reminder email the day before it will ask if you need snow shoes and what size. You will need to reply to that email to secure snowshoes for the evening.
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Meet at Nichols Creek State Wildlife Area in Plymouth (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by February 19 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
February 20, 2024
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
September 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Nature Club:
River Ramblings
Prepare to get wet while exploring the Milwaukee River. Water shoes, clothes that can get wet, and maybe even a towel are needed for this adventure as we will be walking through the river and using tools to catch critters who call the river their home!
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Meet at Waubedonia Park in Fredonia (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by September 17 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
September 18, 2023
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
June 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Milwaukee River
Lake Sturgeon Update
with the Wisconsin DNR
Join WDNR fisheries biologist, Aaron Schiller to learn about the current status of the Milwaukee River Lake Sturgeon Program and what’s coming next! Since the start of the Milwaukee River Lake Sturgeon Rehabilitation Program in 2006, over 100 sturgeon have been re-captured in various WDNR surveys. The goal of the project has been to:
-Re-establish a self-sustaining spawning population of Lake Sturgeon in the Milwaukee River system
-Annually stock 1,000 fingerlings using a streamside rearing facility
-Develop sturgeon population assessments in Milwaukee River
-Adjust methods as knowledge develops to improve survival and return to the river
-Improve habitat where needed and possible
Come hear about the status of the program and bring your questions!
Pre-registration is not required. All ages are welcome! This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
June 13, 2023
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
