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Discover Wisconsin Ducks: Field Day

2-Part Series: April 15 & 18

Discover Wisconsin Ducks! Part 2: Field Day

Discover Wisconsin’s duck species and learn when, where, and how to identify them in the field with expert birder Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and 2018 recipient of the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology’s Bronze Passenger Pigeon Award. This two-part workshop includes an introductory lecture at Riveredge Nature Center followed by a guided field experience at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, Wisconsin’s largest cattail marsh. Participants will explore duck “hot spots” and practice real-time identification techniques in the field.

4/15 5:30-6:30pm – Lecture at Riveredge: Held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center, this session will introduce Wisconsin duck species, behavior, and identification basics.

4/18 8:00-11:00am – Field Day at Horicon Marsh: The field portion will be held entirely outdoors and will involve walking and standing on grassy or gravel trails. Please dress for the weather, wear layers, and choose appropriate walking or hiking shoes.
Please note: Transportation to Horicon Marsh not provided.

Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Member Adult (age 18+): $40 | Non-member Adult (age 18+): $45
Member Child (age 7-17): $15 | Non-member Child (age 7-17): $20
Pre-registration required by April 14 at 11:59 pm. Participants must be able to attend both days.

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    Member Adult (age 18+): $40 | Non-member Adult (age 18+): $45
    Member Child (age 7-17): $15 | Non-member Child (age 7-17): $20

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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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April 18 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Horicon Marsh

N7725 WI-28
HORICON, WI 53032 United States + Google Map
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Discover Wisconsin Ducks: Lecture

2-Part Series: April 15 & 18

Discover Wisconsin Ducks! Part 1: Lecture

Discover Wisconsin’s duck species and learn when, where, and how to identify them in the field with expert birder Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and 2018 recipient of the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology’s Bronze Passenger Pigeon Award. This two-part workshop includes an introductory lecture at Riveredge Nature Center followed by a guided field experience at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, Wisconsin’s largest cattail marsh. Participants will explore duck “hot spots” and practice real-time identification techniques in the field.

4/15 5:30-6:30pm – Lecture at Riveredge: Held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center, this session will introduce Wisconsin duck species, behavior, and identification basics.

4/18 8:00-11:00am – Field Day at Horicon Marsh: The field portion will be held entirely outdoors and will involve walking and standing on grassy or gravel trails. Please dress for the weather, wear layers, and choose appropriate walking or hiking shoes.
Please note: Transportation to Horicon Marsh not provided.

Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Member Adult (age 18+): $40 | Non-member Adult (age 18+): $45
Member Child (age 7-17): $15 | Non-member Child (age 7-17): $20
Pre-registration required by April 14 at 11:59 pm. Participants must be able to attend both days.

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    Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
    Member Adult (age 18+): $40 | Non-member Adult (age 18+): $45
    Member Child (age 7-17): $15 | Non-member Child (age 7-17): $20

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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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April 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Pancake Breakfast

March 28 @ 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 12:00 pm

Pancake Breakfast

We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with all you can eat pancakes held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush. Menu includes all you can eat pancakes (not gluten free) along with pure maple syrup and an optional pickle, a serving of ham, coffee, and juice. See below for more information about parking, weather, drinks, and more.

Non-Member: $18 | Members: $15 | 3 & under: Free
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
3 times are available – 9:00-10:15am, 10:30-11:45am, 12:00-1:15pm.
Early pre-registration is highly recommended as this event is expected to fill fast with only 1 day this year. If any space is left, walk-in spots may be available.

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    3 & under: Free

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Important Details for Attendees
• Park at the Visitor’s Center for your scheduled seating time (If someone in your group has mobility issues, you’re welcome to drop them off at the Sugarbush House and then park at the Visitor’s Center).
• Check in takes place at the Visitor’s Center.
• Hike to Sugarbush House.
• The program takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather. We pancake rain or shine. Or snow. Or frogs. You get the drift.
• Event concludes an hour after beginning so that we can clean for the next seating.
• We’ll be cooking all-you-can-eat pancakes for additional servings.
• Mimosas and beer are available for purchase, please bring cash if this is of interest.
• Maple sugarin’ season items for sale in the Nature Store in the Visitor’s Center, which will be open.
• The trails may be muddy…we recommend that you wear hiking or mud boots.

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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Tickets can be refunded 75% up to two weeks before the event and 50% up to one week before. No refunds will be issued less than a week before the event.

March 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Maple Syrup Supper

March 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Member Exclusive Maple Syrup Supper

We can’t think of a better group to celebrate the start of the maple sugarin’ season with than our awesome members! Members (and any guests they’d like to bring with them!) are invited to eat, drink, and be merry while learning more about the sugarin’ season. Each participant (ages 4+) will receive a free drink ticket for this special supper! Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies when you register. See below for more information about the menu, activities, and registration instructions.

Members, you can register non-member guests with your own registration. Non-members are not able to register separately for this member exclusive event. Not a member? Click here for more information on membership.

Adults & Teens (ages 12+): $28 | Children (ages 4-11): $15 | 3 & under: Free, but please indicate if they will need a seat
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required by March 5 at 5:30 pm. Early registration is highly recommended as this event can fill fast!

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    Member Exclusive
    Adults & Teens (ages 12+): $28
    Children (ages 4-11): $15
    3 & under: Free

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On the menu: A delicious feast featuring just the right infusion of maple syrup with each dish. Gluten-free/vegetarian/vegan options must be requested at the time of registration.
– Fresh salad w/ maple vinaigrette 
– Maple bacon roasted vegetables (without bacon for vegetarians)
– Cheesy potatoes
– Maple pulled pork 
– Butternut squash bars for dessert

Dinner and a show: After dinner, join us for a special night-time visit to the Sugarbush House to see where and how all the maple magic happens and hear the sap report! We want this to be a real party, so we’re encouraging members to invite their non-member friends and family to join them in the celebration as a great introduction to Riveredge and the sugarin’ season. If bringing guests, please register them under your own account so we can make sure everyone is coming at the invite of our members.

Cost: Adults & Teens: $28 (ages 12+), Children (ages 4-11): $15, Children (3 & under): Free, but please indicate if they will need a seat

Registration: Members will need to sign in to your account on the registration page to access this event. Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account. 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 registration page 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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Tickets can be refunded 75% up to two weeks before the event and 50% up to one week before. No refunds will be issued less than a week before the event.

March 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival

Maple Sugarin’ Festival 2026

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.

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Sponsorship Opportunities
a table with many small tree cookies with maple leaf shapes burned onto them. A blacksmith stands behind the table with trees in the background
a Riveredge staff member flipping pancakes at the Sugarbush House while smiling at the camera

What to Expect

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!

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Riveredge staff giving a sap evaporator demonstartion to a group of people
a musician playing the guitar and singing at the Riveredge Sugarbush House
5 people of all ages tapping a maple tree in the Riveredge woods with snow on the ground

questions?

If you have questions or need more information about the Maple Sugarin’ Festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.

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The Maple Sugarin’ Festival is proudly sponsored by:

CG Schmidt logo
Schreiber Foods logo
west bend mutual insurance logo

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.

March 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Newburg Fireman’s Park

508 Main St.
Newburg, WI 53060 United States

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth & Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

Saturday, March 7
9:30 am – 11:00 am SPOTS AVAILABLE! | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm FULL | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm FULL
For scouts and youth ages 4+

Register for Youth and Scout Maple Sugarin’ Day

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).

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Any other questions?

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.

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tapped maple trees with blue sap bags hanging on them
3 kids tapping a maple tree in winter with the help of 2 adults
close up of a Riveredge maple syrup bottle on the deck

March 7 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Nature Based Counseling with Youth and Family Project

February 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Nature Based Counseling with Youth and Family Project

We at Riveredge are excited to partner with Youth and Family Project to host their *free* Nature Based Counseling Sessions. Through these groups we aim to bring families together in nature to strengthen connections, improve communication, and support mental well-being. Activities include walking, nature crafts, and mindfulness practices.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Youth Session for ages 8-12
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Family Session for all ages
These programs are free for everyone.

Youth Session Registration  Family Session Registration

February 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Nature Based Counseling with Youth and Family Project

February 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Nature Based Counseling with Youth and Family Project

We at Riveredge are excited to partner with Youth and Family Project to host their *free* Nature Based Counseling Sessions. Through these groups we aim to bring families together in nature to strengthen connections, improve communication, and support mental well-being. Activities include walking, nature crafts, and mindfulness practices.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Youth Session for ages 12-16
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Family Session for all ages
These programs are free for everyone.

Youth Session Registration  Family Session Registration

February 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

FREE Family Nature Club in Fredonia

February 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

CANCELLED Free Family Nature Club in Fredonia

Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.

This Family Nature Club will meet at Huiras Lake in Fredonia

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 required by February 23 at 11:59 pm.

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Family Nature Club is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.

February 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Huiras Lake State Natural Area

6625 Clover Valley Rd
Fredonia, Wisconsin 53021 United States

FREE Family Nature Club in Slinger

February 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Family Nature Club in Slinger

Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.

This Family Nature Club will meet at CLCF Hembel Lidington Ice Age Trail Segment

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 required by February 10 at 11:59 pm.

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Family Nature Club is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.

February 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

CLCF Hembel Lidington Ice Age Trail Segment

4723 County Hwy NN
Slinger, WI 53086 United States + Google Map

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