Part 1 of 4 - Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking.
New to Riveredge, craving adventure and sunshine, want some quality time with friends or family? This is the perfect time to hit the trails and explore the 485 acres Riveredge has to offer.
Explore trees from a new perspective, search a scavenger hunt along the trails, participate in a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and enjoy access to picnic areas for lunch.
Start your day with an early bird walk with Conservation Manager, Nathaniel Reinartz, to observe the amazing diversity of migrating birds that stop off to refuel at Riveredge’s hotspots before continuing on their journey north.
Our spring yoga programs are crafted to inspire a deep sense of well-being and harmony with the natural world. Meditate on a seasonal theme of Growth while yoga instructor, Samantha Lammers, leads a beginner/intermediate-friendly yoga flow.
Start your day with an early bird walk with Conservation Manager, Nathaniel Reinartz, to observe the amazing diversity of migrating birds that stop off to refuel at Riveredge’s hotspots before continuing on their journey north.
Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to explore a special aspect of nature and other things as well.
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Celebrate Earth Day at Riveredge with a casual group hike led by Riveredge staff and volunteers. Opt in for participation with the Great Lakes Bioblitz!
Dr. Jeff Karron’s talk features striking slow-motion videography to highlight the interdependence of bumble bee queens and spring-flowering perennial plants. The talk highlights the importance of conserving and restoring early-season floral resources to sustain bumble bee populations.