June 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
Nesting Birds
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 June 26 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
June 27
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
June 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
Birding by Ear
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 June 12 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
June 13
@
10:00 am
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11:30 am
July 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mushroom Ecology and Foraging
with Tavis Lynch
Come hear about Wisconsin’s mushroom diversity, foraging and natural history with Mycologist and Author, Tavis Lynch. After morning instruction, participants will tour field and forest on the Riveredge Property to see wild mushrooms and key specimins. Tavis Lynch has been studying mushrooms for over three decades, is author to several books and teaches several mycology classes throughout the Upper Midwest. He is a regular guest on Wisconsin Public Radio and has been featured on “Around the Farm Table” on PBS. This event is rain or shine, please BYO lunch and dress for adventure.
Ages 14+ | Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Member*: $50 | Non-member: $55
Pre-registration required by July 23 at 11:55 pm.
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 25
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
July 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Freshwater Mussel Workshop
with Jason Dare
**Please note that this event has been postponed to Fall semester – keep an eye out for the new date!
Come learn about Wisconsin’s freshwater mussel diversity, ecology and natural history with Jason Dare of Dare Ecosystem Management! After morning instruction, participants will tour streams and rivers on the Riveredge campus to see mussel beds and key specimens in the field. Hip boots will be provided. This event is rain or shine. Please bring a bag lunch and dress for adventure.
Ages 14+
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 24
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
July 19 @ 4:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Summer Plant ID and Management
(Evening)
Come to this class to get to know native and non native plant species in their natural settings and leave with a good understanding of how to and how not to manage them. In this short half day course students will tour the nature center’s high quality and low quality habitats alongside Matt Smith. Matt serves Riveredge as the Director of Research and Conservation. He has over 22 years of experience as a restoration ecologist and has worked throughout the Great Lakes region as a technician, project manager, and consultant on projects small and large scale covering a wide range of disturbance and habitat type. This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Ages 14+
Member*: $30 | Non-member: $35
Pre-registration required by July 16 at 11:55 pm.
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 19
@
4:15 pm
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8:15 pm
July 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Plant ID and Management
(Daytime)
Come to this class to get to know native and non native plant species in their natural settings and leave with a good understanding of how to and how not to manage them. In this short half day course students will tour the nature center’s high quality and low quality habitats alongside Matt Smith. Matt serves Riveredge as the Director of Research and Conservation. He has over 22 years of experience as a restoration ecologist and has worked throughout the Great Lakes region as both a technician, project manager, and consultant on projects small and large scale covering a wide range of disturbance and habitat type. This event is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Ages 14+
Member*: $30 | Non-member: $35
Pre-registration required by July 16 at 11:55 pm.
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 19
@
12:00 pm
–
4:00 pm
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
Spring Wildflowers
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but 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 May 22 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
May 23
@
10:00 am
–
11:30 am
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
@
7:30 am
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9:30 am
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spring Wildflower ID
(Evening)
Learn to identify spring wildflowers in their habitats with restoration ecologist Matt Smith. We will visit many woodland, wetland, and prairie environments along the Riveredge trail network. Students are encouraged to bring a camera, book, water and snack. This event is rain or shine.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult* (age 12+): $30 | Non-member Adult (age 12+): $35
Children under 12: Free
Pre-register by May 13 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
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 14
@
5:00 pm
–
8:00 pm
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spring Wildflower ID
(Daytime)
Learn to identify spring wildflowers in their habitats with restoration ecologist Matt Smith. We will visit many woodland, wetland and prairie environments along the Riveredge trail network. Students are encouraged to bring a camera, guidebook, water and snack. This event is rain or shine.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult* (age 12+): $30 | Non-member Adult (age 12+): $35
Children under 12: Free
Pre-register by May 13 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
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 14
@
1:00 pm
–
4:00 pm
