February 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Valentine’s Night
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Valentine’s Night. Share the love of nature with those you love! Supplies will be provided to create Valentine’s cards indoors. The craft supplies will be available in the Visitor Center and Coop. The Wine Bar and campfire will be located at the Coop and will be featured on the Trail Map that you will receive when you check in at the Front Desk. Wine and hard cider will be available for purchase for adults 21+. Hot chocolate (free) and Riveredge apple cider (available for purchase) will be available for everyone! If you would like to take a beverage with you along the trail, please bring a thermos, tumbler, or other container that you can take to-go!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 14, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 7 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Game Night
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Game Night.
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 7, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 31 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Music in Nature
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Music in Nature. Enjoy the luminary hike, then warm up to the strums of live music, provided by Noah Shea. Hot cocoa and tea available for purchase.
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 31, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 24 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Stargazing Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Embark on a journey of cosmic discovery with our Stargazing Scavenger Hunt! This unique experience blends the excitement of a traditional scavenger hunt with the magic of stargazing, creating a night filled with discovery and awe-inspiring celestial wonders. As you hike the luminary trail, use clues to identify specific celestial landmarks in the night sky. Stop at telescope stations along the way to get a closer look at the cosmos. Astronomy Guides will be on hand to provide assistance and share interesting facts about the astronomical wonders under observation. Binoculars encouraged! Headlamps, especially those with a red light, recommended!
If the sky is cloudy, astronomer Jim Hahn will provide an hour-long presentation called “The Sun’s Place in Space.” What occupies the space in our little corner of the Milky Way galaxy? How have we discovered and established distances to our neighbors? Join us as we explore the Sun’s neighborhood, covering concepts like light-time and stellar evolution along the way. Afterward, participants can experience our solar system with the “Journey Through the Cosmos: Planetary Walk.” This self-guided experience invites participants to explore the relative distances between planets in our celestial neighborhood through a scaled model walk, providing an engaging and educational adventure for all ages.
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 24, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Owl Prowl
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Owl Prowl. Join a Riveredge naturalist for a hike through the woods to meet our nocturnal friends. Two hikes: 5 PM and 6:30 PM
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 17, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 10 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: S’mores Night
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: S’mores Night. Enjoy an ooey gooey treat around a bonfire after your hike!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 10, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
January 3 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Wine Night
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Wine Night. Stay warm on this wintry stroll with good company and a glass of wine (for ages 21+)
The Wine Bar and campfire will be located at the Coop and will be featured on the Trail Map that you will receive when you check in at the Front Desk. Wine and hard cider will be available for purchase for adults 21+. Hot chocolate (free) and Riveredge apple cider (available for purchase) will be available everyone! If you would like to take a beverage with you along the trail, please bring a thermos, tumbler, or other container that you can take to-go!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful so we can update you about weather conditions or cancellations.
Register Here
This program is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
January 3, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
November 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Cooped Up Naturalist:
Drop-In Naturalist Session
SOS! A Riveredge Naturalist has been cooped up in the Coop near Farm Pond and is looking for some curious folks to listen to all they’ve learned about the landscape around them. Explore seasonal nature objects (pelts, bones, stones, dried plants, seeds, or branches), check out an ID book for your hike, and bring your questions.
All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by and adult 18+.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful.
Register Here
November 23
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9:00 am
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11:00 am
October 26 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Cooped Up Naturalist:
Drop-In Naturalist Session
SOS! A Riveredge Naturalist has been cooped up in the Coop near Farm Pond and is looking for some curious folks to listen to all they’ve learned about the landscape around them. Explore seasonal nature objects (pelts, bones, stones, dried plants, seeds, or branches), check out an ID book for your hike, and bring your questions.
All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by and adult 18+.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful.
Register Here
October 26
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9:00 am
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11:00 am
October 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
How Wildlife Prepares for Winter
Enjoy a casual walk with a naturalist while focusing on a special aspect of nature. Other things of interest will be explored as well. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center. You may even learn some of the history of the land too.
Ages 18+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-register by October 23 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
October 24
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
