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FREE Family Nature Club in Fredonia *location change*

October 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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 Waubedonia Park in Fredonia (address below).

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 October 14 at 11:59 pm.

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

October 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Waubedonia Park

W1155 Fredonia Avenue
Fredonia, WI 53021 United States + Google Map

Binocular Astronomy – FREE

September 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Binocular Astronomy

Spend an evening under the stars! Jim Hahn will guide us along the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Cassiopeia, stopping at star clusters, double stars, and other fascinating sights. Saturn will make an appearance, and we might even track down distant Neptune. Telescopes will be set up for closer views. This event is all outside. Bring binoculars, a reclining lawn chair or blanket, a jacket, and mosquito repellent.

Jim Hahn is a lifelong amateur astronomer who learned the constellations at eight years old and built a telescope at fifteen. When the sky is not dark and clear, he writes software, rides his bike, and sings in two choirs. Jim is an active member of the Northern Cross Science Foundation, a local astronomy club dedicated to public outreach, and stays current in astronomy by reading books, magazines, and websites on the topic.

This program is for all ages (youth must be accompanied by an adult) and is free to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended as there is limited space.

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September 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Prairie Tour: Seedling Identification and Seeding Methodology

September 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Prairie Tour: Seedling Identification and Seeding Methodology

In this workshop we will tour successfull prairie plantings across southern wisconsin, discuss their installation methodologies and most importantly get to know how to identify seedling prairie plants as the first signs of a successfull seeding.

For ages 14+
Member*: $35 | Non-member: $40
Pre-registration required by September 23 at 11:59 pm.

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*MEMBERS: 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 discount 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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September 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

Composites: Goldenrod and Aster ID

September 12 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Composites: Goldenrod and Aster ID

Do you visit or manage lands with asters and goldenrods and can’t tell one from the next? This is the instruction you need. Work with regional botanist Zach Kron for both inside and field instruction on how to identify the many asters and goldenrods of Riveredge’s fields and forests. See species in their natural settings and leave with new identification skills. This event is rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

For ages 14+
Member*: $35 | Non-member: $40
Pre-registration required by September 11 at 11:59 pm.

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*MEMBERS: 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 discount 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
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September 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS TEENS EDITION

November 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS TEENS EDITION

Channel your inner DIY skills and join us for a day of creativity and handmade fun! Teens are exclusively invited to try new crafts and create one of a kind gifts to be shared over the holiday season. Ages 12-18

Members*: $15 | Non-members: $20
Pre-registration required by November 20 at 4:00 pm.

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This year’s projects and activities are currently in development! We can wait to craft with you!
See below for examples of past projects

close up of a beaded bracelet on a wooden table
wooden herb planter filled with green herbs
close up of a hand made button ornament on a holiday tree


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    Ages 12-18
    Members: $15
    Non-members: $20

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Members:

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 discount 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
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November 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

TREE CLIMBING FESTIVAL

TREE CLIMBING FESTIVAL

Tree Climbing Festival

Saturday, October 18

10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For adult and/or youth climbers, open to everyone ages 7+ | $25 per participant

**As of 10/14, please only register for sessions before 12pm**

Register for Tree Climbing Festival

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 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 required by midnight October 17. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot.

Register for Tree Climbing Festival

*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.

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a young child smiels at the camera while hanging upside down from a tree in a harness with tree climbing ropes
3 kids hang from ropes in a tree in the Riveredge forest

October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

SCOUTS & GIRL SCOUTS TREE CLIMBING FESTIVAL

SCOUTS & GIRL SCOUTS TREE CLIMBING FESTIVAL

Scouts & Girl Scouts Tree Climbing Festival

Saturday, September 20

10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For scouts ages 7+ | $25 per scout

Register for Scouts & Girl Scouts Tree Climbing Festival

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 (please register for the time slot when you would like to begin), 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 required by September 18 at 11:55 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot.

Register for Scouts & Girl Scouts Tree Climbing Festival

*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.

Email Alina
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

September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

VISITOR CENTER GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION – FREE

November 5 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

VISITOR CENTER GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION

Mark your calendars for Riveredge’s Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 pm! Enjoy remarks from project partners and supporters as well as complementary drinks and light appetizers as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Be the first to see the brand new look of the Riveredge Visitor Center! Explore the completed Phase One of our renovation project-featuring expanded community and learning spaces and improved accessibility. Then, learn about Phase Two, including solar installation and a new accessible trail loop!

4:30 Welcome
4:40 Outside Program Begins – Be sure to dress for the weather!
5:00-6:30 Tours of the Visitor and Light Refreshments

This event is free to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Everyone is welcome at this celebration! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.

Register Here   Learn More about the Renovations Here


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    All ages welcome! | Free
    Donations appreciated

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November 5, 2025 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

FREE Family Nature Club: Welcome Back!

September 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Family Nature Club: Welcome Back!

Hip Hip Hooray- Family Nature Club is back in session! Join other families to start the school year off with a Family Nature Club celebration. We will catch up with each other, catch crayfish, play games, enjoy a potluck dinner together and end the day with s’mores (our treat!). 🍉

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.

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 September 7 at 11:59 pm.

Register Here


  • Registration

    All ages welcome! | Free
    Donations appreciated

    Register Here


  • Become a Member

    Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!

    Join Now


  • More Events

    Explore other upcoming events!

    Event Calendar

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

September 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Riveredge West Parking Lot for River Outpost and Connie’s Clasroom

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States + Google Map

Family Fishing Fun

August 22 @ 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 August 21 at 11:59 pm.

Register Here

August 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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

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