January 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Nature Club
Winter Wonders Explorations *Canceled*
Come explore the many ecosystems that this space has in the winter. Bundle up and bring a flashlight! While we take a hike we will use our creative energy to explore science and winter. If there is snow we will make snow angels and build with snow! End the hike with a hot chocolate!
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Meet at Pukaite Woods at Rotary Park in Mequon (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by January 24 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
January 25
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
February 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Family Boot Hockey
Get your friends and family together to spend the afternoon playing boot hockey on Riveredge’s Farm Pond. Boot hockey is a casual and fun way to get outside during the winter and have a friendly competition. Drop in for a game or stay the whole time! You don’t need to bring anything but a good pair of boots and warm layers. If pond conditions are not safe, we’ll play in an alternative location.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is free for everyone. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here
February 3
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
February 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beginner’s Camping Workshop
Camping season is right around the corner! Join a Riveredge Adventure Educator to learn the basic camping skills and gear needed to go on your own camping trip in a frontcountry setting (e.g. State or National Park). This workshop is perfect for those wanting to learn how to camp! By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and execute a safe camping trip with your friends or family.
Recommended for ages 12 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Adult (12+): $10 | Non-member Adult (12+): $15
Children under 12 are welcome to join for free.
Pre-registration required by February 16 at 12:00 pm (noon)
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected].
To become a member, click here
February 17
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
February 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Beginner Ice Fishing
Family Friendly
Drop in to drop a line! Learn a time-honored Wisconsin winter pastime- ice fishing! With the guidance of Jeff Kierzek, Riveredge’s Education Director, you will learn the gear you need, how to safely judge the ice, practice drilling holes, setting tip ups, and dropping a line. You will even make your own fishing pole!
Recommended for ages 7 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration required by February 9 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected].
To become a member, click here
February 10
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12:00 pm
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2:30 pm
January 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Beginner Ice Fishing
Family Friendly
Drop in to drop a line! Learn a time-honored Wisconsin winter pastime- ice fishing! With the guidance of Jeff Kierzek, Riveredge’s Education Director, you will learn the gear you need, how to safely judge the ice, practice drilling holes, setting tip ups, and dropping a line. You will even make your own fishing pole!
Recommended for ages 7 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration required by January 26 at 11:59 pm.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected].
To become a member, click here
January 27
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12:00 pm
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2:30 pm
January 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Winter Geocaching
Join us for a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game: Geocaching! Anyone ages 7 and up can search for our 10 hidden caches throughout the Riveredge property. Bring an object to swap along your discovery mission. A short course and long course will be available. Handheld GPS units provided. A Naturalist will be on hand to get you started. The rest of the journey is up to you!
This adventure is come and go, but please estimate an hour to an hour and a half to complete your route.
Recommended for ages 7 & up. Younger siblings are welcome to join too!
Member Family: $5 | Non-member Family: $10
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected].
To become a member, click here
January 20
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
February 23 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow:
S’mores Night
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: S’mores Night
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!
Member: FREE | Non-member: $7
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here
February 23
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow:
Game Night
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: Game Night
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!
Member: FREE | Non-member: $7
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here
February 16
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 9 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow:
Stargazing Scavenger Hunt
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.
Embark on a journey of cosmic discovery with our Stargazing Scavenger Hunt! This unique experience blends the excitement of a traditional scavenger hunt with the magic of stargazing, creating a night filled with discovery and awe-inspiring celestial wonders. As you hike the luminary trail, use clues to identify specific celestial landmarks in the night sky. Stop at telescope stations along the way to get a closer look at the cosmos. Astronomy Guides will be on hand to provide assistance and share interesting facts about the astronomical wonders under observation. Binoculars encouraged! Headlamps, especially those with a red light, recommended!
If the sky is cloudy, astronomer Jim Hahn will provide an hour-long presentation called “The Sun’s Place in Space.” What occupies the space in our little corner of the Milky Way galaxy? How have we discovered and established distances to our neighbors? Join us as we explore the Sun’s neighborhood, covering concepts like light-time and stellar evolution along the way. Afterward, participants can experience our solar system with the “Journey Through the Cosmos: Planetary Walk.” This self-guided experience invites participants to explore the relative distances between planets in our celestial neighborhood through a scaled model walk, providing an engaging and educational adventure for all ages.
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!
Member: FREE | Non-member: $7
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here
February 9
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 2 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow:
Owl Prowl
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: Owl Prowl. Join a Riveredge naturalist for a hike through the woods to meet our noctural friends. Three sessions: 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm.
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!
Member: FREE | Non-member: $7
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here
February 2
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
