Family Nature Club
~Program currently paused~
Thank you for being a part of Family Nature Club. We have had to make the difficult decision to pause programming for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Pending funding, we hope to resume in September.
We would love to stay connected! Here are some upcoming Riveredge programs we think you may enjoy with your families:
Maple Sugarin’ Festival– March 15th, 12-4pm ($5/person)
World Water Day– March 22nd, 10am-2pm (included with trail fee/membership)
Yoga for Kids– March 24th, 10am (kids 2-5), 11am (kids 5-12) ($10/Members, $15/Non-Members)
Spring Egg Hunt– April 19th, 10am-2pm ($5/Member Child, $10/Non-Member Child)
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup– April 26th, 9am-12pm Peninsula Park Site
FREE Kids Yoga Ages 5-10- May 10th, 12-12:45pm
Cooped Up Naturalist– March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, 9-11am (included with trail fee/membership)
If you would like to keep in touch with other FNC families and self-organize outings, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/sPZKy6QVyc5Sd5XJ7 .
If you have a connection with a potential sponsor who would be interested in supporting this program or other educational offerings at Riveredge, please get in touch with Alina at aprahl@riveredge.us.
We hope to see you around Riveredge! Keep exploring!
What is Family Nature Club?
- Family Nature Club provides scheduled family time during the week, where members can work and play together outside without distractions.
- Family Nature Club gatherings take place monthly from September to June, and our club leaders take charge of all the organizing of trips and activities and allow families to focus on bonding, instead of planning.
- Not only will you connect as a family, but you’ll meet other families with similar values and interests and experience natural areas and activities throughout your community that you can return to again and again.
Ready to join the club? Check out the Facebook group with the button below to see what’s coming up in a community near you! The club is totally free, and you can join at any time- no long term commitment needed!
Upcoming Meetings:
Thank you for being a part of Family Nature Club. We have had to make the difficult decision to pause programming for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Pending funding, we hope to resume in September. We would love to stay connected! Riveredge still has many family-oriented programs open to anyone. Go to the calendar to see what’s coming up!
Calendar of Events
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In-Person and Virtual Photo Club
In-Person and Virtual Photo Club
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.
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Spring Yoga Series Session III
Spring Yoga Series Session III
At Riveredge, we believe that nature is an essential partner in fostering mindfulness and connection. Our spring yoga programs are crafted to inspire a deep sense of well-being and harmony with the natural world.
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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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OWBC: Lion’s Den Gorge Field Trip
OWBC: Lion’s Den Gorge Field Trip
The Lion’s Den Gorge field trip will offer you good birding through a variety of habitats in a major migration corridor in this 73-acre public park adjacent to Lake Michigan south of Port Washington.
Spring Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
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.
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Tree Climbing Festival
Tree Climbing Festival
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.
Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session
Cooped Up Naturalist: Drop-In Naturalist Session
SOS! A Riveredge Naturalist has been cooped up in the Coop near Farm Pond and is looking for some curious folks to listen to all they've learned about the landscape around them.
Water Action Volunteer (WAV) Training
Water Action Volunteer (WAV) Training
Learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. Conduct tests monthly during the summer and submit data to the statewide website.
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Screen Free Week: *Free* Trail Access
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.
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Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance: Women Only Class
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance: Women Only Class
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts.
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Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance: Open to All (Ages 18+)
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance: Open to All (Ages 18+)
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join this all adults class and study with chainsaw experts.
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.
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Migrants
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Migrants
Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to explore a special aspect of nature and other things as well.
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OWBC: Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe/ Kayak
OWBC: Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe/ Kayak
Explore Mud Lake and its surroundings by canoe in search of a true wilderness experience only 20 miles north of a major urban metropolis. We will be looking for late migrants and avian residents uncommon to rare in southeastern Wisconsin.
Spring Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
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.
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Riveredge Birdathon & Bandathon
Riveredge Birdathon & Bandathon
Birders will scour Riveredge's 485 acres of diverse prairies, forests, wetlands, ponds, and trails along Milwaukee River banks to tally the resident and transient birds during the peak of spring migration.
Nature Tots: Saturday Session!
Nature Tots: Saturday Session!
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
Screen Free Week: *Free* Kid’s Yoga For Ages 5-10
Screen Free Week: *Free* Kid’s Yoga For Ages 5-10
This event is a fun, exercise-based yoga class for children that includes poses, breathing, and creative activities activities. We’ll practice with a partner, do group poses and play fun yoga games.
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Riveredge Visitor Center Groundbreaking Celebration
Riveredge Visitor Center Groundbreaking Celebration
Help us celebrate the groundbreaking of the Riveredge Visitor Center's new addition! After 35 years of serving as a gateway to the natural world, our award-winning Visitor Center will begin a new era of accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.
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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OWBC: Kettle Moraine to Wyalusing State Parks Field Trip
Start birding on Thursday from the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest across the state to La Crosse where on Saturday participants can attend the WSO convention or head home.
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Spring Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
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.
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Frothy Forage
Frothy Forage
Drink and do good! The Frothy Forage showcases local breweries, wineries, and cideries in the stunning natural setting of Riveredge Nature Center.
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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.
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Flowers
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Flowers
Take a casual walk with a naturalist on the trails of Riveredge to explore a special aspect of nature and other things as well.
1 event,
Spring Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
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.
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Visitor Center Closed. Trails Open Dawn to Dusk
The visitor center will be closed, but trails will remain open dawn to dusk.
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In-Person and Virtual Photo Club
In-Person and Virtual Photo Club
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.
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