Education
Inquiry-based home for field trips, scout group experiences, summer camps, The Riveredge School, homeschool programs, and environmental education programs for every age.
Conservation
452 acres of diverse prairies, forests, wetlands, ponds, and Milwaukee River banks to discover.
Research
More than 50 years of being a regional destination for ecology research and documentation for academics, students, educators, and inquisitives of all backgrounds.
WHERE
4458 County Hwy Y Saukville, WI 53080
Lose yourself in one of the most beautifully restored natural sanctuaries in southeastern Wisconsin. With forests, prairies, ponds, and more than a mile of Milwaukee River frontage, you’ll always have something new to explore at Riveredge.
10+
Explore our 10 miles of trails that weave through colorful prairies, tranquil forests, and dazzling ponds all along the Milwaukee River.
2,500+
Over 2,500 member households enjoy a host of benefits each year while supporting education, conservation, and research at Riveredge.
20,000+
Young Lake Sturgeon are raised and released through efforts at Riveredge in partnership with the Wisconsin DNR. To date, over 20,000 young sturgeon have grown up at Riveredge!
50+
As the first, independent nature center in southeastern Wisconsin, Riveredge has served the community for over 50 years and is still growing!
News from the field
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Autumn Meadowhawk Dragonfly
