2-Part Series: March 4 & 8
Ducks of Wisconsin Field Identification Workshop
Learn all about Wisconsin ducks with our guest speaker Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird club, Wood Duck Society board member and 2018 recipient for the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology bronze Passenger Pigeon award! As an avid birder and duck hunter, Jeff has a wealth of information to share with bird enthusiasts on the life history of some of his favorite duck species, where and when to find them and how to identify them in the field.
This workshop is a two-part series. You can attend both or just one part. The first portion will be an indoor lecture-discussion held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center with the option to join virtually over zoom. For the second portion, participants will travel to Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, a highly diverse bird spot in WI and the largest cattail marsh in the US, where Jeff will lead a tour of Horicon’s duck ‘hot spots’ and highlight duck species identification techniques in the field.
The field portion on March 8 will be held entirely outdoors. It will involve walking and standing on grassy or graveled trails. Be sure to dress for the weather and in layers. Wear suitable walking or hiking shoes. The back-up bad weather date for the field portion is March 15.
Transportation to Horicon Marsh will NOT be provided by Riveredge. Participants will meet at the Horicon Marsh Education Center at 7:45 am on March 8, prepare (use bathrooms, etc.), and then leave for the walk at 8:00 am. Punctual arrival is important as it may be difficult to find the group once the walk has begun.
Member Adult 12+: $35 | Member Child 7-11: $10
Non-member Adult 12+: $40 | Non-member Child 7-11: $15
Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required by March 2 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
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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.
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March 4
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4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
March 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual
Photo Club
The Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and conclude with the opportunity to share and discuss photos. You’re welcome as a photographer, regardless of your skill level.
Ages 16+
No pre-registration required
Photo club meetings are always free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
This photo club will be Virtual on Zoom.
Join on Zoom
March 26, 2024
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Beavers in the Milwaukee River
In Person and Virtual
Beavers are ecosystem engineers with the ability to build and maintain diverse wetland habitats. Beaver ponds have the potential to store and filter floodwater and increase the quality and quantity of habitat for fish, birds, mammals, and other wildlife. Cheryl Nenn from Milwaukee Riverkeeper to discuss the current beaver populations within the Milwaukee River Basin, how humans are partnering with beavers around the world to reduce flooding and increase wetlands, and how beavers might be able to play a larger role in our watershed in the future.
Coming in person? Meet in the Riveredge Barn! Otherwise, Zoom link is below.
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
March 14, 2024
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
March 5 @ 6 pm – 8 pm and March 9 @ 7:45 am – 12 pm
Ducks of Wisconsin Field Identification Workshop
Learn all about Wisconsin ducks with guest speaker Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird club, Wood Duck Society board member, and 2018 recipient for the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology bronze Passenger Pigeon award! As an avid birder and duck hunter, Jeff has a wealth of information to share with bird enthusiasts on the life history of some of his favorite duck species, where and when to find them and how to identify them in the field.
This workshop is a two-part series. The first portion on March 5 will be an indoor lecture-discussion held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center with the option to join virtually over zoom. For the second portion on March 9, participants will travel to Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, a highly diverse bird spot in WI and the largest cattail marsh in the US, where Jeff will lead a tour of Horicon’s duck ‘hot spots’ and highlight duck species identification techniques in the field.
The field portion will be 4 hours long and will be held entirely outdoors. It will involve walking and standing on grassy or graveled trails. Be sure to dress for the weather and in layers. Wear suitable walking or hiking shoes.
Transportation to Horicon Marsh will not be provided by Riveredge. Participants will meet at the Horicon Marsh Education Center at 7:45 am on March 9, prepare (use bathrooms, etc.) and then leave for the walk at 8:00 am. Punctual arrival is important as it may be difficult to find the group once the walk has begun.
Ages 7+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Member Adult (12+): $35 | Non-member Adult (12+): $40
Member Child (7-11): $10 | Non-member Child (7-11): $15
Pre-registration required by March 3 at 11:55 pm
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at [email protected] or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 5, 2024
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
February 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual
Photo Club
The Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and conclude with the opportunity to share and discuss photos. You’re welcome as a photographer, regardless of your skill level.
Ages 16+
No pre-registration required
Photo club meetings are always free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
This photo club will be Virtual on Zoom.
Join on Zoom
February 27, 2024
@
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
January 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual
Photo Club
The Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and conclude with the opportunity to share and discuss photos. You’re welcome as a photographer, regardless of your skill level.
Ages 16+
No pre-registration required
Photo club meetings are always free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
This photo club will be Virtual on Zoom.
Join on Zoom
January 30, 2024
@
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
December 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual
Photo Club
The Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and conclude with the opportunity to share and discuss photos. You’re welcome as a photographer, regardless of your skill level.
Ages 16+
No pre-registration required
Photo club meetings are always free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
This photo club will be Virtual on Zoom.
Join on Zoom
December 26, 2023
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
February 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Bird Research
Riveredge Nature Center has a rich legacy of avian research through community science. We study birds year round through bird banding, bird surveys and monitoring. Come learn about the different ornithological research projects at Riveredge and how you can get involved! Join researcher, Jana Gedymin to learn about the different ornithological research projects at Riveredge and how you can get involved.
Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn in person with us, or on Zoom.
Coming in person? Meet in the Barn!
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 16+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
February 8, 2024
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
January 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Winter Prairie Plant ID with Matt Smith
Wish you knew more about the native plants at Riveredge Nature Center… and maybe even in your own backyard? Join Matt Smith, Riveredge’s Director of Research and Conservation, to learn about winter plant identification and their pollinator importance.
Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn in person with us, or on Zoom.
Coming in person? Meet in the Barn!
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 16+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
January 11, 2024
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
