Winter Solstice Celebration: Adventure and Exploration Day at Riveredge

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 Hike 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 (exept 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.

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December 21 @ 10:00 am 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Family Nature Club: Signs of Winter, or Spring? Oh My!

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!

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March 7 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

1525 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, Wisconsin 53095 United States
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Family Nature Club: Celebrate Friendship, Bring a Friend!

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.

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February 20 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

W6777 County Rd N
Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073
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Family Nature Club: Winter Break Edition

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).

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December 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm 2:00 pm

410 N Lake St
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States
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Family Nature Club: Winter Wonders Explorations *Canceled*

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.

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January 25 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4100 Highland Rd
Mequon, Wisconsin 53092 United States
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Family Nature Club: Winter Through Animal Eyes

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.

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December 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

926W+XG
Grafton, Wisconsin 53024 United States
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Welcome Hikes

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.

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February 10 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Welcome Hikes

January 13 @ 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

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER


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January 13 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Winter Geocaching

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

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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].

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January 20 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Trails Aglow: S’mores Night

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.

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February 23 @ 4:30 pm 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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