Frog Fest
Family Program
Saturday, May 8, 12-4pm
Riveredge’s watery worlds are bursting with life in May. Join Riveredge Naturalists and search for frogs, tadpoles, salamanders and other creatures that live in our wetlands. Get a close up look at nearly 20 species of live reptiles and amphibians, most of which are native to Wisconsin. Learn how to identify frogs by their calls, make an amphibian themed craft and more. Bring the whole family; you won’t want to miss this special celebration of spring! Dress for the weather and don’t forget your boots. Pre-registration suggested.
Fee: Adults $7, Children $5
Members: Adults $5, Children $4
Poke Around the Prairie
Family Program
Saturday, August 21, 1-4pm
Spend a fun-filled summer afternoon exploring the Riveredge prairies. Uncover some of the hidden wonders of this special environment through a variety of exciting activities. Join a Naturalist to catch, tag and release Monarch butterflies as we take part in the Monarch Watch migration research project. Learn about the journey and migration patterns of the Monarch and how you can help this amazing insect. You and your family won’t want to miss storytelling, crafts, games and much more. Pre-registration is not required, but is appreciated.
A STAFF MEMBER WILL CONTACT YOU FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Maple Sugarin’ Events 2010
Maple Sugarin' Open House
Saturday, March 20, 10am–3pm
Riveredge’s Open House will take you back to the days when settlers learned how to survive the winters of Wisconsin from the Woodland Indians who were here. Discover how the animals, plants and people of the land celebrate the wonderful season of sap collection. There will be multiple hands on displays, arts and craft projects, and of course our famous pancakes and syrup. Pre-registration suggested for groups
Fee: Adult $10, 10 years & under $5,
Members: Adult $5, 10 years & under $3
A STAFF MEMBER WILL CONTACT YOU FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Scout programs arranged to fit your schedule:
Winter Survivors
Quick—you are a mammal living at Riveredge in late winter—will you survive until the spring? How much food would you need to gather to feed your mouse-sized-self for a day? As a squirrel, what kind of shelter would you need to keep yourself warm and dry? Join us on the trails for some wintry experiments to discover all of this and more!
Geocaching on Snowshoes
Come out to Riveredge for a high-tech scavenger hunt and learn to use a hand-held GPS unit. We’ll also make this geocaching experience something you’ll never forget by adding snowshoes to our hike. This program is designed for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. Hand-held GPS units will be provided or bring your own. Ages: 10yrs or 4th Grade and up.
Winter Hike with or without Snowshoes
Put on your warm boots or strap on a pair of snowshoes and embark on a fun-filled winter hike across the Riveredge landscape. After a brief introduction to snowshoes, we’ll head out and explore all the wonders of winter as we search for animal signs in the winter landscape. Use our snowshoes or bring your own. No experience necessary. Please dress for the weather and wear insulated boots.
Vernal Pond Exploration – Spring program
If you want to investigate a place that is absolutely teeming with life, then this is the exploration for you! Imagine gazing into the water and seeing it come to life in an aquatic ballet. Participants will collect animals from the pond and learn how they fit into the larger picture of life in a pond.
Geocaching
Learn the basics of geocaching and how to use a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) device. Then we'll explore the trails and look for hidden geocaches. Riveredge GPS units provided for program.
Ages: 10yrs or 4th Grade and up.
Fees for the above programs are:
Adult $6, 12 & under $4
Programs are 1 1/2 hours.
For groups of 10 or more, $20 deposit is required; less than 10, $10 deposit. No refund of deposit if canceled within 1 week of program.
Seasonal Self-Guided Bags
Stop in and check out our self-guided Adventure Packs and explore the trails at your own pace. These packs include topics such as photography, geocaching, sensitizing, winter wildlife, glaciers and geology, nutrient cycles and trees. Two new Adventure Packs have been added! One Pack will take you on a quest for a special nutrient that is cycling around Riveredge. Children become detectives as they follow a journal and map and collect evidence along the way. Or, borrow a different Adventure Pack to discover the mysteries left behind by glaciers, fossils, and a man named Oscar Grady. Look for these bags throughout the year, as the activities they contain will change seasonally.
Trail fee: Adults $4, Children, $2, children under 3, free, and all Riveredge members are free.
Contact Information
Please contact Lauren Wendland for information about these and other program opportunities.
1-800–287-8098
