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Family Fishing Fun

August 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Family Fishing Fun

Bring your family to spend some time by the pond learning to fish with the experts! Led by Riveredge Educators and our own professional Angler Matt Smith, you’ll learn about Wisconsin rules and regulations, safety skills, identification of common fish species, gear, knots, and of course, how to cast the perfect line. All fish will be catch and release and all equipment will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

This program will be held at Fireman’s Park in Newburg (address below).

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Children under 16 do not need a fishing license to participate.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is required by August 14 at 11:59 pm.

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August 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Newburg Fireman’s Park

508 Main St.
Newburg, WI 53060 United States

Family Fishing Fun

August 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Family Fishing Fun

Bring your family to Riveredge Nature Center and spend some time by the pond learning to fish with the experts! Led by Riveredge Educators and our own professional Angler Matt Smith, you’ll learn about Wisconsin rules and regulations, safety skills, identification of common fish species, gear, knots, and of course, how to cast the perfect line. All fish will be catch and release and all equipment will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

This progam will be held at River Hill Park in Kewaskum (address below).

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Children under 16 do not need a fishing license to participate.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is required by August 7 at 11:59 pm.

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August 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Kewaskum River Hill Park

1150 Parkview Drive
Kewaskum, WI 53040 United States + Google Map

Family Fishing Fun

July 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Family Fishing Fun

Bring your family to Riveredge Nature Center and spend some time by the pond learning to fish with the experts! Led by Riveredge Educators and our own professional Angler Matt Smith, you’ll learn about Wisconsin rules and regulations, safety skills, identification of common fish species, gear, knots, and of course, how to cast the perfect line. All fish will be catch and release and all equipment will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Children under 16 do not need a fishing license to participate.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is required by July 24 at 11:59 pm.

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July 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session

August 9 @ 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 an adult 18+.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is not required, but helpful.

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August 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session

June 14 @ 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.

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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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

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June 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Riveredge Visitor Center Groundbreaking Celebration

May 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Riveredge Visitor Center Groundbreaking Celebration

Help us celebrate the groundbreaking of the Riveredge Visitor Center’s new addition! After 35 years of serving as a gateway to the natural world, our award-winning Visitor Center will begin a new era of accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

Celebrate this historic moment with provided refreshments, brief remarks, a groundbreaking ceremony, and guided tours of the project’s progress and future. We are so grateful for your continued support of Riveredge Nature Center’s growing legacy, and look forward to sharing this time with you!

This event is free. Kindly RSVP below to help us make sure we have enough refreshments for all. Walk-in guests are also welcome.

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May 14, 2025 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Tree Climbing Festival

Tree Climbing Festival

Tree Climbing Festival

Saturday, May 3

Walk-ins available!

There are select spaces in 11am, 11:20am, 11:40am, 12pm, 12:20pm, 12:40pm, and 1:20pm. Email Alina (before 9am) at aprahl@riveredge.us or call the Nature Center (after 9am on May 3rd) at  262.375.2715 to ensure a reservation for a specific time.


10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For adult and/or youth climbers, now open to everyone ages 7+

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, with limit of 12 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot.

At least one adult chaperone per 10 youth is required for youth / scouting groups.

Pre-registration is required by May 1 at 11:55 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot.

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*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 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.

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2 boys in tree climbing harnesses with helmets on hang from the Riveredge trees with ropes
7 girl scouts stand in the autumn Riveredge woods wearing tree climbing helmets and smiling at the camera
a group of kids with harnesses hang from trees in the woods at Riveredge

May 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Hook-ology: Knot The Best

April 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Hook-ology: Knot The Best

The best place to start is understanding line and knots. Work with experienced anglers to become familiar with essential knots and when to use them. We will start with large rope, work our way towards fishing lines of various types and discuss their application.

Ages 8+ | For kids and adults!
Member Adult (age 12+): $25 | Non-member Adult (age 12+): $30 | Child (age 8-11): $15
Pre-registration is required by April 24 at 9:00 am.

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*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.


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    Ages 8+
    Member Adult: $25
    Non-member Adult: $30
    Child (age 8-11): $15

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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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

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April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

World Water Day at Riveredge

March 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

World Water Day at Riveredge

Water is all around us and a connecting force for everything that we do at Riveredge! Come visit us on World Water Day as we splash into learning about our wonderful watery places. Observe some wacky water creatures under a microscope and learn about the aquatic inhabitants of our various waters. Take a Riveredge’s Waters map out on trail and visit these ecosystems on a self-guided hike, stopping at the Milwaukee River, Riveredge Creek, and ephemeral ponds.

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by and adult 18+.
Members, this event is completely free! Non-members just need to pay the trail fee upon arrival. Your registration is included with your trail fee.
Pre-registration is not required, but very helpful.

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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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

How to Register as a Member

March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session

May 3 @ 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

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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.

To become a member, click here

How to Register as a Member
Cancellation Policies

May 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

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