BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riveredge Nature Center - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riveredge Nature Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riveredge Nature Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260219T182644Z CREATED:20260219T182641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182644Z UID:10003745-1776884400-1776889800@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC Meeting: Woodcock Wander DESCRIPTION:April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Woodcock Wander \n \n Join local bird expert Dan Panetti from Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon on a stroll in search of the American Woodcock. It’s a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although woodcock technically are a “shorebird\,” they typically are found in woodlands\, forest openings\, and ephemeral ponds. The diverse habitats of the Mequon Nature Preserve make this an ideal location for observing them. The outing will start around dusk at 7p.m. with an informational talk followed by a hike in and around the preserve listening for the peent call of the male as he corkscrews from on high to the ground in his distinctive courtship display. \nThis program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).\nFree for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+ | Rain date is April 23rd\nPlease register through Mequon Nature Preserve using the button below. \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+ | Free \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-meeting-woodcock-wander/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/woodcock20-1rz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260213T195335Z CREATED:20260213T195224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T195335Z UID:10003721-1773255600-1773261000@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter DESCRIPTION:March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter with Dan Scheiman \n \n In 2023\, Dan and Samantha Scheiman moved from Arkansas to Door County\, renowned for its nature and outdoor opportunities. Dan works at The Ridges Sanctuary\, a land trust that focuses on preservation\, education\, and research. The Ridges protects some 2\,000 acres that harbor a rare ridge-and-swale system\, 29 native orchids\, and federally threatened and endangered species. Dan will talk about the county\, The Ridges\, and his ongoing pursuit of birds\, butterflies\, orchids\, and more. Dr. Scheiman is the Visitor Engagement Specialist at The Ridges Sanctuary. Previously\, he worked for the National Audubon Society at the Little Rock (Arkansas) Audubon Center. He was vice president of his Audubon chapter and an eBird reviewer. Dan has a B.S. from Cornell University\, an M.S. from Eastern Illinois University\, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. \nThis program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below) and virtually on Zoom.\nFree for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+\nPlease register using the button below if you plan to attend in-person. No registration necessary to join virtually. \nRegister to Attend at MNP   Join on Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+ | Free \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-meeting-opening-the-door-to-a-new-chapter/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/great-egret-2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T203000 DTSTAMP:20251007T201113Z CREATED:20250828T204004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T201113Z UID:10003566-1759950000-1759955400@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC meeting: Creating a Network to Build Bird Habitat - FREE DESCRIPTION:September 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n Creating a Network to Build Bird Habitat \n with Joanna Demas \n at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom \n \n Please note\, with our apologies that this event has been cancelled. \nJoanna Demas joined the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory team in 2023 as Director of Conservation and Partnerships. Joanna oversees the Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Project (NHIP)\, a key initiative focused on improving residential habitat for birds and other wildlife in the Lake Michigan Basin\, enhancing suburban stream water quality\, and advancing scientific understanding of urbanization’s impact on birds. The program also seeks to build a network of engaged and knowledgeable community scientists. Join us to discover how you can get involved in NHIP and how the Observatory’s new partnership with Bird City Wisconsin will amplify its conservation impact. \nAges 18+ \nIn person registration:\nMeet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below). \nRegister Here \nVirtual registration: \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n In Person \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Virtual \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n u003cimg src=u0022https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uplou003cimg src=u0022https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/icon-calendar-check.svgu0022 width=u0022100u0022 height=u0022100u0022u003eu003cbru003eMore Eventsads/2021/10/icon-calendar-check.svgu0022 width=u0022100u0022 height=u0022100u0022u003eu003cbru003eMore Events\n u003cimg src=u0022https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploMore Eventsads/2021/10/icon-calendar-check.svgu0022 width=u0022100u0022 height=u0022100u0022u003eu003cbru003eMore Events \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-meeting-creating-a-network-to-build-bird-habitat-with-joanna-demas-at-mequon-nature-preserve-on-zoom/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1738265679088-lmbo-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T210000 DTSTAMP:20250829T180738Z CREATED:20250826T172756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180738Z UID:10003545-1757530800-1757538000@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC meeting - Mystery of Migration with Bill Volkert - FREE DESCRIPTION:September 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n Mystery of Migration with Bill Volkert \n at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom \n \n One of the most fascinating aspects of the lives of birds is their ability to migrate thousands of miles as they follow the changing seasons. This presentation will explore the annual migration of birds\, their seasonal phenology\, and explore recent studies that reveal more information and instill greater wonder over the phenomenon of bird migration. Birds not only come and go with the seasons\, but they do so in the same order every year. This program will provide an insight into why birds migrate and the orderly succession of species that arrive in Wisconsin each spring. \nAges 18+ \nIn person registration:\nMeet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below). \nRegister Here \nVirtual registration: \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n In Person \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Virtual \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n u003cimg src=u0022https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploMore Eventsads/2021/10/icon-calendar-check.svgu0022 width=u0022100u0022 height=u0022100u0022u003eu003cbru003eMore Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-meeting-mystery-of-migration-with-bill-volkert-at-mequon-nature-preserve-on-zoom/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/warbler.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T203000 DTSTAMP:20250520T195552Z CREATED:20250520T195551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T195552Z UID:10003499-1749668400-1749673800@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: A Quilting Field Trip Through the Natural World DESCRIPTION:June 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: A Quilting Field Trip Through the Natural World \n In-Person and Virtual \n \n Anita Carpenter\, a retired pharmacist\, has been enthralled with the natural world since childhood. She even returned to UW-Oshkosh to obtain a master’s degree in biology – just for the fun of it. For 30 years\, she co-led the UWO Biology Department’s spring break camping field trips. She is a naturalist\, nature writer for 40+ years\, avid birder and butterflier but is really interested in anything that piques her curiosity. In retirement she volunteers with the UWO grounds crew\, monitoring bird houses\, documenting nesting\, surveying insects\, caring for the natural areas and weeding\, weeding and more weeding. And in her spare time\, she has been an avid quilter for 20 years. These are not your grandmother’s quilts. From the beginning\, Anita was inspired to create original\, nature-themed\, scientifically-correct quilts. Each requires an in-depth look\, for they include hidden\, often camouflaged\, organisms appropriate to the quilt’s theme. \nAges 18+ | Pre-registration required for those joining in-person.\nIf attending in-person\, please meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below). If joining virtually\, use the link below to view the presentation. \nIn-Person Registration  Join on Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+ | FreeRegistration required to attend in-person \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-a-quilting-field-trip-through-the-natural-world/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/quilting-cropped-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20250207T183106Z CREATED:20250207T182937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T183106Z UID:10003475-1744830000-1744837200@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: Woodcock Wander through the Mequon Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:April 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Woodcock Wander through the Mequon Nature Preserve \n \n Stroll with bird expert Dan Panetti\, owner of Wild Birds Ultd in Mequn\, in search of the American Woodcock — a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although woodcock technically are a “shorebird\,’ they typically are found in woodlands\, forest openings\, and ephemeral ponds. The diverse habitats of the Mequon Nature Preserve make this an ideal location for observing them. The outing will start at dusk with an informational talk followed by a hike in and around the preserve listening for the “peent” call of the male as he corkscrews from on high to the ground in his distinctive courtship display. Rain date is April 18 in case previous day is unsuitable for people and woodcock. \nAges 18+ | Registration is required and space is limited.\nMeet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below). \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+ | FreeRegistration required and space is limited. \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-woodcock-wander-through-the-mequon-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodcock16-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T203000 DTSTAMP:20241030T145711Z CREATED:20240830T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T145711Z UID:10003296-1731524400-1731529800@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: Motus in WI DESCRIPTION:November 13 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n Motus in WI \n at MNP & on Zoom \n \n “Motus in Wisconsin: A Big Leap in Wildlife Tracking” by Jacob Woulf \, Motus coordinator for Lake Michigan Bird Observatory \nThe Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a collaborative research effort that uses small radio tags and receiving stations to detect animals (primarily birds) as they move across the landscape. Unlike GPS transmitters that give precise location data\, Motus tags emit a radio signal that can only be detected within a short distance (~9miles) of a Motus tower. Many organisms that carry Motus tags are not large enough for a GPS transmitter; Motus tags are also significantly less expensive than GPS transmitters. Because of their limited detection range\, Motus towers must be strategically placed. Lake Michigan Bird Observatory (LMBO) received a large grant to construct 16 Motus stations along the western shore of Lake Michigan and also is working on a buildout of stations moving westward across the state. \nWoulf graduated from UW-Green Bay in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in animal biology and in 2022 with a master’s degree in environmental science and policy. While there he tracked movements of American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants during the breeding season; he was hired by LMBO to help expand the Motus network in Wisconsin. \nThis program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person\, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address bel0w). Zoom link is found below! \nAges 18+. Free to attend. Pre-registration required to attend in person. \nRegister for the In-Person Program\nJoin on Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+Free to attendIn-person or virtual \n Register for the In-Person Program\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-motus-in-wi/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Research and Conservation,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Birders-NRF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T203000 DTSTAMP:20240509T173713Z CREATED:20240509T173527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T173713Z UID:10003217-1720638000-1720643400@riveredgenaturecenter.org SUMMARY:OWBC: 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it DESCRIPTION:July 10 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm\n \n Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition \n 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it \n at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom \n \n “Three Billion Birds Lost – and What to Do About It” Why American Bird Species are in Such Decline & What Needs to be Done”; by Dr. Jackie Augustine\, Audubon of Kansas executive director. A recent study revealed that we’ve lost one in four individual birds since 1970. However\, not all species declined\, and some habitats have experienced greater declines than others. Augustine\, explains how this was estimated\, describes trends in the data with respect to species and habitats\, and shares ways you can prevent further losses in your own neighborhood as well as in general. \nThis program is offered in-person and virtually. \nIf joining in person\, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below). \nAges 18+ | Free to attend \nPre-registration required by July 10 at 12:00 pm (noon). \nRegister here   Join on Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\n Ages 18+Free to attendIn-person or virtual \n Register Here\n \n\n \n \n \n Become a Member\n Take advantage of member benefits and discounts! \n Join Now\n \n\n \n \n \n More Events\n Explore other upcoming events! \n Event Calendar URL:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/owbc-3-billion-birds-lost-what-to-do-about-it/ LOCATION:Mequon Nature Preserve\, 8200 W. County Line Road\, Mequon\, WI\, 53097\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free Program,Offsite Program,Research and Conservation,Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC01142-e1715276170886.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR