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Saturday, May 18th | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Growing Green: Planning a Garden
Growing Green: Planning a Garden
Mary Ann Ihm of Wellspring will be getting us ready for the gardening season! Her knowledge from decades of experience gardening are second only to her profound love of nature.
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Little Explorers Playgroup
Little Explorers Playgroup
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month.
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Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with an all you can eat pancake breakfast held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush.
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Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
We invite you to join us as we close out the maple sugarin’ season the best way we know how- with an all you can eat pancake breakfast held outside right in the middle of the Sugarbush.
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Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
As we welcome this balance of day and night, we will focus on the renewal and vitality of the season with rejuvenating poses.
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Family Nature Club: Scavenge Like an Animal
Family Nature Club: Scavenge Like an Animal
Every wonder what an animal is eating? Do you think you would be hungry after winter? What are all these animals looking for? We will hike and search!
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Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
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Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Frog Chorus
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Frog Chorus
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well.
American Roots Guitar Presentation and Worshop with Luke Cerny
American Roots Guitar Presentation and Worshop with Luke Cerny
Join local guitarist Luke Cerny for an interactive demonstration and practical workshop focused on demonstrating and teaching many of the approaches, techniques, and tools present in early American acoustic guitar styles as well as the artists who championed them.
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Beginners Backpacking Trip
Spend two days along the Ice Age Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit learning essential backpacking skills in a safe and supportive atmosphere with a small group of like-minded folks. No backpacking experience required! Ages 21+.
NJC Bird Club Pike Lake Field Trip
NJC Bird Club Pike Lake Field Trip
We'll check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive, and some flooded fields before hiking the northeast corner of Pike Lake.
Slow Flow Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature
Slow Flow Yoga & Mindfulness in Nature
Build your resilience and take control of your mental and physical health by honoring a moment for yourself to practice slow flow yoga and mindfulness at Riveredge Nature Center.
Frog and Toad Identification & Survey Workshop
Frog and Toad Identification & Survey Workshop
We'll check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive, and some flooded fields before hiking the northeast corner of Pike Lake.
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Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
As we welcome this balance of day and night, we will focus on the renewal and vitality of the season with rejuvenating poses.
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Women Only Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Women Only Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts.
OWBC: Woodcock Wander at Mequon Nature Preserve
OWBC: Woodcock Wander at Mequon Nature Preserve
Join Dan Panetti at Mequon Nature Preserve listening for the "peent" call of male American Woodcock as they perform their distinctive courtship display. An informational talk will be followed by a hike around the preserve.
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Little Explorers Playgroup
Little Explorers Playgroup
These naturalist guided experiences are designed with 45 minutes of structured play & exploration followed by 45 minutes of free play.
Family Nature Club: Salamander Search
Family Nature Club: Salamander Search
Carefully explore Hepburn Woods, searching for a sensitive species emerging in the springtime- salamanders!
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to save lives through Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and understand the wellness benefits of nature. The training will be followed by an optional 30 min nature hike to experience the healing benefits of nature and learn coping techniques.
Co-Ed Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Co-Ed Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts.
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Research & Conservation Volunteer Fair
Research & Conservation Volunteer Fair
Volunteer Fair to highlight Research and Conservation Volunteer Opportunities at Riveredge.
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts.
Family Nature Club: Milwaukee River Clean Up
Family Nature Club: Milwaukee River Clean Up
Looking for a way to make a difference this upcoming Earth Day? Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper for a morning of cleaning up our beloved Milwaukee river.
Neurodiverse & Disability Nature Group
Neurodiverse & Disability Nature Group
Are you a neurodivergent or disabled individual looking to find community and connect with others on a similar journey of navigating the world through the lens of a someone with a disability? Come make some friends at our social support group run by a young advocate!
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Spring Yoga Series: Earth Day Grounding Practice
Spring Yoga Series: Earth Day Grounding Practice
This special Earth Day Ground Practice will include 45 minutes of yoga and 45 minutes of outdoor grounding and mindfulness practices.
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Growing Green: Shearing Sheep & Angora Goats Demonstration
Growing Green: Shearing Sheep & Angora Goats Demonstration
Witness the skill and expertise of Luke and Bri, two of our Riveredge Nature Center educators, who also co-own the business Riversong Shearing.
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Family Nature Club: Spring Ephemerals at Bratt Woods
Family Nature Club: Spring Ephemerals at Bratt Woods
Let’s explore the magic of spring ephemeral wildflowers in Bratt Woods! We’ll learn about these unique beauties as we use all of our senses to uncover their mysteries.
NJC Bird Club Identifying Warblers with Tom Schultz
NJC Bird Club Identifying Warblers with Tom Schultz
We'll check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive, and some flooded fields before hiking the northeast corner of Pike Lake.
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Stroll with a Naturalist: All Things Green
Stroll with a Naturalist: All Things Green
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well.
Kid’s Cooking: Earth Day Birthday
Kid’s Cooking: Earth Day Birthday
Kid's Cooking Classes with Chef Terri are tackling maple sugarin' season! The trees have been tapped, the sap has been boiled, now what will we do with the syrup?
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Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
Spring Yoga Series: Discovery & New Growth
As we welcome this balance of day and night, we will focus on the renewal and vitality of the season with rejuvenating poses.
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Photo Club (in-person)
Photo Club (in-person)
Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and the opportunity to share and discuss photos.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
Beginners Backpacking Trip
Outdoor all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve during any program or event for free through Access Ability Wisconsin.
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