Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!
Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!
Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.
From mammals to insects to amphibians and beyond, it’s trivia time at Riveredge! Challenge your brain, learn something new, and celebrate the wild world around us.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits!
The Tree Climbing Festival Registration includes 20 minutes of climb time (please choose a time slot when registering), a scavenger hunt along the trails, a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and access to picnic areas for lunch (please pack a lunch and be mindful of single use plastic waste).
Pricing*: $25 per participant – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing
Open to individuals as well as groups as long as all climbers are 7+ years old. Limit of 10 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot.
At least one adult chaperone per 10 youth is required for youth / scouting groups.
Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended by May 29 at 11:59 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot. Spots may be available the day of the event, but are not guaranteed.
*If an adult or child with a registered climber wants to attend the festival without climbing, you can add a non-climber registration for $7 using the button above and choosing the non-climber option. The non-climber must be ages 7+ and registered with at least one climber.
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
Do you have Scouts or Girl Scouts that you’d love to send up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits!
The Tree Climbing Festival Registration includes 20 minutes of climb time, a scavenger hunt along the trails, a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and access to picnic areas for lunch (please pack a bagged lunch and be mindful of single use plastic waste).
For scouts ages 7+ Pricing*: $25 per scout – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing
At least one adult chaperone per 10 youth is required for scout groups. Limit of 10 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot.
Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended by May 1 at 11:59 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot. Spots may be available the day of the event, but are not guaranteed.
*If a child related to a registered climber wants to attend the festival without climbing, you can add a non-climber registration for $7 using the button above and choosing the non-climber option. The non-climber must be age 7+ and registered with at least one climber.
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Steff Merten at smerten@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
Saturday, March 14th 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm $5 per person | Children 2 & under: Free Members will receive an exclusive Maple Sugarin’ Pin!
Presented by CG Schmidt
The fifth season is here- the Maple Sugarin’ Season! Bring your families, bring your friends to celebrate this sappy gift from the trees at Riveredge’s annual Maple Sugarin’ Festival on March 14th!
Choose your adventure as you hike through the maple forest where you can tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, complete a sappy scavenger hunt, and create a nature-based craft. Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, enjoy 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.
You can look forward to activities like: – Live Music from 1-3pm – Tree Tappin’ Trading Post – Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs – Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’ – Crafting with Natural Materials – Evaporator Demonstration – Delicious Treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as… Hot chocolate, Specialty Maple Sugar Coffee, Maple Sugar Rimmed Beer, Sap Tea, and Popcorn.
Parking and Check-in: Parking will be at Newburg Fireman’s Park, and two bus shuttles will be running between the park and Riveredge. There will be spots reserved for those with limited mobility at the Visitor Center. Check-in or register at the Riveredge Visitor Center.
Timing: The event runs from 12-4pm on Saturday March 14th, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm.
Accessibility: We will have accessible parking reserved at the Visitor Center. Riveredge also has TWO all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve for the event at no cost! Learn more or reserve a wheelchair here. Please note, the pancakes contain gluten, wheat, and dairy.
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.
Expect the ground to be muddy and wear appropriate footwear. Layers in anticipation of rain are recommended. Event activities are both indoor and outdoor.
*Extra pancake tickets will be available for purchase, cash & Venmo in the pancake line, credit card at concessions. For an all-you-can-eat pancake experience, check out the Pancake Breakfast on March 28th.
*Plus baked good available for purchase from Bethmayhem:
Pre-register by March 13 at 4:00 pm or register at the event. Pre-registration is highly recommended so Riveredge can prepare enough pancakes, syrup, exclusive maple sugarin’ pins for members, and other supplies for everyone to enjoy. Happy sugarin’ season!
The Maple Sugarin’ Festival is proudly sponsored by:
5 Corners Storage
Steve and Terry Johnson Fund
More Sponsors coming soon! Interested in sponsoring Riveredge’s Maple Sugarin’ Festival? Contact Sharon Cross at scross@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715. You can learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits here.
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 20 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).
If you have questions or need more information about Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.
Free Trails Day is an open community day where we waive the Riveredge trail fees entirely. Come hike for free with 10 miles of trails to choose from! Feel free to stop in at the Visitor Center to learn about Riveredge and the different sights you can see, or head out on your own! Just don’t forget to grab a trail map from the trailhead kiosk or download a digital Riveredge map here. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day.
