January 2 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow
Music in the New Year
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: Music in the New Year. After your hike, warm up in the Coop by a bonfire or in the Visitor Center for Live Music from 6:15-7:30pm.
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
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 2
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Family Tapping
Help us prepare for the sugarin’ season by tapping the maple trees in Riveredge’s sugarbush. We need people to drill the holes, tap in the spiles and hang the buckets. When it’s maple sugarin’ time, spring can’t be far behind!
Member Adult (ages 18+): $5 | Member Child (age 5-17): $3
Non-member Adult (ages 18+): $10 | Non-member Child (age 5-17): $5
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 4 & under can tag along for free, but the hike to the sugarbush might be challenging for small children.
Pre-register by February 27 at 12:00 pm (noon) or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Please login (for the member price) 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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
February 28
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1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
February 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Winter Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities that highlight winter activities.
There are activities for all winter conditions! We will adapt to whatever Mother Nature provides, but you can expect options like:
– Boot Hockey
– Broom Ball
– Geocaching
– History of XC Skiiing at Riveredge
– Shelter Building
– If conditions allow, snowshoes will be available to check out.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for all participants. Pre-register by February 6 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
February 7
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
January 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Riveredge Birthday Party!
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: Riveredge Birthday Party! Riveredge is turning 58 years old! Help us celebrate in style with music, light appetizers, and drinks before or after you enjoy a luminary lite hike which goes through our future accessible trail loop.
Featuring live music from Milwaukee musical artist Tlalok Rodriguez, 6:15pm – 7:30pm
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 free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended 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 16
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
December 20 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Riveredge! Awaken your curiosity, engage your body, and explore the beautifully restored Riveredge landscape through self-guided and educator-led activities. Winter Solstice Celebration: Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge is designed for folks of all ages to get active outdoors and discover a variety of ways to enjoy nature. Adventure awaits!
– 1 hour Guided Hikes 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm
– Guided Sunset Hike at 4pm
– Crafting in the Coop 12-8pm | Bring a recycled, clean glass jar to make a luminary! Extra will be available. We will also be making bird feeders and coloring mindfulness mandalas.
– Bonfire 4:30-8pm | S’mores and healthy snacks will be provided
– Stargazing and Astronomy 6-8pm (conditions permitting) | Please do not use a flashlight or headlamp. Instead, we will let our eyes adjust to the darkness.
The Trails Aglow Luminaries will be lit for attendees to hike the self-guided Trails Aglow route (1.5 mi) beginning at 4:30pm. Family Nature Club will gather at 5pm for group hike along the luminary route!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for all participants. Pre-register by December 19 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
December 20, 2025
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12:00 pm
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8:00 pm
January 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
Learn how to identify, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit, bud, twig, branch, bark, and trunk. Following lunch we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat.
Please dress for the weather and please bring a lunch.
Ages 15+
Member: $65 | Non-member: $75
Currently enrolled students: $35
Pre-registration required by January 13 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Please login (for the member price) 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 rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
January 14
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8:00 am
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4:00 pm
November 18th @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Family Nature Club in Newburg
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 Fireman’s Park in Newburg for Outdoor Game Night!
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 November 17 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
Family Nature Club is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
November 18, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
November 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Family Nature Club in Saukville/Grafton
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 Kurtz Woods in the Town of Grafton and Village of Saukville.
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 November 2 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
Family Nature Club is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
November 3, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
