Family Nature Club
We know finding time to get outside can be tough and that figuring out what to do once outside can be even more difficult. That’s why Riveredge Nature Center has started a community-based Family Nature Club series visiting locations throughout Ozaukee, Washington, and Sheboygan Counties.
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:
Hike Exploration with Basic Map and Compass @ Cedar Creek Nature Preserve on Tuesday, March 21st 5-:30pm
Seed Starting @ Riveredge Barn on Wednesday, April 5th, 4:30-5:30
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Clean Up @ Peninsula Park in Saukville on Saturday, April 22nd 9am-12pm
Binocular Skills & Observation Fun! @ Lake Huiras on Wednesday, May 3rd 5:30-7pm
Signs of Spring: Spring Ephemerals @ Bratt Woods on Thursday, May 11 4:30-6pm
Beach Art @ Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve on Wednesday, May 24th 5:30-7pm
End of Year Hullaballoo June 9th, Overnight Camping Option 9th-10th
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Screen Free Week: Wildflower Scavenger Hunt
Screen Free Week: Wildflower Scavenger Hunt
All ages welcome! This program is free for everyone, members and non-members!
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Family Nature Club: Binocular Skills
Family Nature Club: Binocular Skills
Learn some binocular skills as we hike around this space exploring the prairie, woods, and pond areas. We will also explore the pond area!
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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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Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Start your Fridays with an early morning walk with veteran birder, Paul Boyer. See and hear a wide variety of migrating spring birds.
Screen Free Week: Milwaukee River Trailhead- Ice Age Trail Guided Hike in Kewaskum
Screen Free Week: Milwaukee River Trailhead- Ice Age Trail Guided Hike in Kewaskum
All ages welcome! This program is free for everyone, members and non-members!
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Bird Banding Orientation and Refresher (2 Days)
This 2-day orientation involves an indoor classroom day and an outdoor banding demonstration day. Returning volunteers (those that regularly attend any of the bird banding efforts at Riveredge) are encouraged to attend this orientation as a refresher.
Become a Water Action Volunteer
Become a Water Action Volunteer
Learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. Conduct tests monthly during the summer and submit their data to the statewide website.
Canceled Vinyasa and Restorative Flow Yoga
Canceled Vinyasa and Restorative Flow Yoga
Join Samantha Lammers, of SOYO studios, as we explore 2 different options of asana practice.
Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Please join us for a day of working and learning together as we strive to control invasive species, like garlic mustard and dames rocket, at Riveredge.
Postponed RESCHEDULED – Paddling from WI to the Gulf of Mexico: Mississippi Adventure
Postponed RESCHEDULED – Paddling from WI to the Gulf of Mexico: Mississippi Adventure
Luke will regale us with tales of the floods and weather, aching muscles, fascinating characters, River Angels, encounters with other river-going vessels he encountered on the 2,300 mile trip.
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Growing Green: Spring Herb Walk with Linda Conroy
Growing Green: Spring Herb Walk with Linda Conroy
Join herbalist and forager Linda Conroy to identify spring emerging plants, best practices for harvesting as well as how to prepare them for optimal nourishment and healing.
Hook-ology: Casting and Mending on the Milwaukee River
Hook-ology: Casting and Mending on the Milwaukee River
Join experienced anglers for fly, spin and bait casting instruction for this adult and youth workshop!
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Newburg
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Newburg
Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource.
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Polar Exploration Lecture with Eric Larsen: ON THIN ICE
Polar Exploration Lecture with Eric Larsen: ON THIN ICE
Purple Loosestrife, Buckthorn, Rusty Crayfish.. What do all these species have in common? They are invasive and can wreak havoc on our native ecosystems!
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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 Migrants
Stroll with a Naturalist: Spring Migrants
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.
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Saukville
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Saukville
Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource.
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Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Start your Fridays with an early morning walk with veteran birder, Paul Boyer. See and hear a wide variety of migrating spring birds.
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Birdathon – Bandathon
Birdathon – Bandathon
Witness the Riveredge bird banding station in action. See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders.
Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Please join us for a day of working and learning together as we strive to control invasive species, like garlic mustard and dames rocket, at Riveredge.
Open Climb
Open Climb
Tree Climbing programs are designed for participants age 7 and up, with no experience. We make it safe and easy!
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Grafton
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Grafton
Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource.
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Nature Tots: Finding Frogs
Nature Tots: Finding Frogs
Learn all about the birds that call Riveredge home! We’ll listen to their calls, find out what they eat, and how they build their nests.
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Fredonia
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Fredonia
Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource.
1 event,
Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Friday Bird Walk with Paul Boyer
Start your Fridays with an early morning walk with veteran birder, Paul Boyer. See and hear a wide variety of migrating spring birds.
2 events,
Open Climb
Open Climb
Tree Climbing programs are designed for participants age 7 and up, with no experience. We make it safe and easy!
Paddling from WI to the Gulf of Mexico: Mississippi Adventure
Paddling from WI to the Gulf of Mexico: Mississippi Adventure
Luke will regale us with tales of the floods and weather, aching muscles, fascinating characters, River Angels, encounters with other river-going vessels he encountered on the 2,300 mile trip.
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Kewaskum
Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Kewaskum
Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource.
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Family Nature Club: Beach Art
Family Nature Club: Beach Art
Let’s create ephemeral art from natural items that we collect on the trail and the beach at Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve in Grafton.
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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.
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Bird Banding Demonstration
Bird Banding Demonstration
Observe and learn about bird banding with Master Bander Jana Gedymin. Bird banding is an important research technique that helps scientists study the health, longevity and population dynamics of wild birds.
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Photo Club
Photo Club
The Photo Club meetings are friendly and informal, with a brief discussion of upcoming activities, a short program and conclude with the opportunity to share and discuss photos.
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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: Birding in the Kettle Moraine Field Trip
OWBC: Birding in the Kettle Moraine Field Trip
Expert birder Jeff Baughman will lead an exploration of Kettle Moraine hotspots in search of rare and resident species of the area.
Yoga and Forest Bathing
Yoga and Forest Bathing
Build your resilience and take control of your mental and physical health by honoring a moment for yourself to practice power yoga and mindfulness.
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FAIRY FEST!
FAIRY FEST!
Introducing Riveredge's first FAIRY FEST! We are celebrating the mythology, lore, and the flying beings that inhabit Riveredge.
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