February 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow: Valentine’s 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 will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Valentine’s Night. Share the love of nature with those you love! Supplies will be provided to create Valentine’s cards indoors. The craft supplies will be available in the Visitor Center and Coop. The Wine Bar and campfire will be located at the Coop and will be featured on the Trail Map that you will receive when you check in at the Front Desk. Wine and hard cider will be available for purchase for adults 21+. Hot chocolate (free) and Riveredge apple cider (available for purchase) will be available for everyone! If you would like to take a beverage with you along the trail, please bring a thermos, tumbler, or other container that you can take to-go!
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 now free for everyone!
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.
February 14, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
February 7 @ 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 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 | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Trails Aglow programs are now free for everyone!
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.
February 7, 2025
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
December 21 @ 10:00 am – 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!
– Guided Hikes 11am, 1pm, 3pm | 1 hour long
– Crafting in the Coop 2-6pm | 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
– Winter Solstice Yoga 5-6pm | Register separately here – $15 for non-members, $10 for members
– Night Hikes 5-6pm, 6:15-7pm | Please do not use a flashlight or headlamp. Instead, we will let our eyes adjust to the darkness.
Free for all participants (except yoga). Pre-register by December 20 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available. Pre-registration required for yoga by December 20 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here Add Yoga
This class is funded by The American Cancer Society, through Kohl’s Cares.
December 21
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10:00 am
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8:00 pm
March 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Nature Club
Signs of Winter, or Spring? Oh My!
Have you visited a School Forest lately? This one has much variety in ecosystems and habitats. Will it be winter weather or spring weather? Who knows! We will plan to hike the trails and find out! Let’s explore the Outdoor Classroom trails at West Bend School District.
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 West Bend School Forest (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by March 6 at 11:55 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
March 7
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
February 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Nature Club
Celebrate Friendship- Bring a Friend Day!
Let’s share our love of nature with others by exploring Nichols Creek State Wildlife Area! Invite another family or bring a friend to this FNC session to uncover this “Wetland Gem.” We will hike through coniferous swamps, sedge meadows, see the waters of Nichols Creek and the North Branch of the Milwaukee River. Dress for the weather to explore the wild spaces here. If there is enough snow, when you get the reminder email the day before it will ask if you need snow shoes and what size. You will need to reply to that email to secure snowshoes for the evening.
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 Nichols Creek State Wildlife Area in Plymouth (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by February 19 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
February 20
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
December 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Family Nature Club
Winter Break Edition
Let’s explore Port Washington’s Valley Creek Corridor. The creek empties into Lake Michigan, and is situated in a deep ravine. Put on your warm clothes and hiking gear to experience this special wildlife habitat.
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 Veteran’s Memorial Park Bandshell in Port Washington (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by December 26 at 12:00 pm (noon).
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
December 27, 2023
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12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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
December 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Nature Club
Winter Through Animal Eyes
Come along for a hike to see if you can find the signs of living left by our animal friends. Who do you think lives in this natural area? Let us take time to explore their space! Please bring your headlamps or flashlights!
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 Kurtz Woods Natural Area in Grafton (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by December 18 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
December 19, 2023
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
February 10 @ 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Welcome Hikes
Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!
Two hike times: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Register Here for 1:00 Hike Register Here for 3:00 Hike
February 10
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1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
