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Nature Based 4K Open Enrollment
Our Nature Based 4K is an outdoor adventure every day! Students explore acres of forests and wetlands under the careful watch of teachers but are free to learn from what they discover and enjoy.
Learn MoreBirthday Parties Schedule Year Round
The perfect adventure for your next birthday! Celebrate with Riveredge and have a fun day in nature with all your friends and family. We have multiple party themes and access to naturalist led programs and party amenities for you to enjoy!
Learn MoreCommunity Rivers Program
We all benefit from having clean and healthy rivers. That’s why we’re coming together as a community to take positive actions towards improving the health and quality of the Milwaukee River for generations to come.
Learn MoreFamily Nature Club
Family Nature Club is a FREE outdoor, family-based experience, led and organized by Riveredge staff at different locations in neighboring counties.
Learn MoreField Trips Schedule late Sept though early June
Our age-specific programs reach students from preschool through high school and help promote real-world examples and interest in your classroom curriculum.
Learn More Apply NowHomeschool Ed-Ventures 22-23 Enrollment
Homeschool Ed-ventures is a science education program designed for homeschooled children who enjoy hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.
Learn More Enroll NowKayaking and Canoeing
Access the natural beauty of Wisconsin waterways through our kayak and canoe outings.
Learn more!Scientist in Residence
The Scientist in Residence program is a 5-year partnership with our local schools to transform their students’ relationships with the outdoors. Through the Scientist in Residence program, Riveredge places an environmental educator directly into the school district.
Learn MoreScout and Youth Groups
Progress towards badge requirements and experience unique outdoor programs. Scout and Youth Programs are provided for groups on-site by environmental educators. A variety of program options span ages 5-13.
Learn MoreSummer Camp Starts November 1st
A summer of exploration, new friends, and adventures…that sounds like a summer at Riveredge! Beloved by generations of ‘Riveredge Kids’ a week of summer camp at Riveredge is like no other.
Learn MoreSummer Day Adventures Programs offered late June through mid-August
Summer Day Adventures provides 90-minute outdoor education programs for visiting daycare, scouting, or student groups during the summer at Riveredge Nature Center.
Testing the Waters
This long-running watershed education program empowers teachers to utilize the Milwaukee River basin as a learning lab for students to research and collect hands-on water quality data. Teachers, click here to explore our resource hub!
Tree Climbing Open Enrollment
Our Tree Climbing programs can accommodate youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All the equipment is supplied.
More InformationWinter Camp Registration Open
Winter Camp! A three-day mini version of our summer camp, reimagined for wintertime.
Learn more!Registration waitlist available
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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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Small Plates, Big Brews
Small Plates, Big Brews
Learn a bit about the Fermentorium brewery, the beers they are showcasing and discover the inspiration behind the pairings from the Chef and his team.
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CRP Watershed Bus Tour
CRP Watershed Bus Tour
See the Milwaukee River Watershed from a new perspective by touring different locations working to improve the health of the watershed!
Kid’s Mindfulness Series: Fall River Romp- Canceled
Kid’s Mindfulness Series: Fall River Romp- Canceled
Build resiliency & spark joy with this nature-based yoga & mindfulness program. Nature will be our guide as we use our breath, simple yoga poses, & games to feel our best & have fun.
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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Growing Green Farm Tours: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Growing Green Farm Tours: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guilded walk on Riveredge's 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our organic veggie farm, ask the guild questions, and get inspired to apply some of the farm's sustainable habits into your own gardening life.
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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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OWBC: Big Sit!
OWBC: Big Sit!
The Big Sit! is like a Big Day or a birdathon in that the object is to tally as many species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours.
All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga Flow
All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga Flow
Flow through a vinyasa practice for all levels, aligning the body and breath while grounding in the natural world at Riveredge Nature Center, under the guidance of Samantha Lammers of SOYO Studios.
Intro to Yoga with SOYO Yoga Studio
Intro to Yoga with SOYO Yoga Studio
Learn about yoga as a lifestyle, beyond bending your body.Yoga is about your breath and your connection with the natural world around you.
CANCELLED OWBC: Bluebird Workshop at Lac Lawrann
CANCELLED OWBC: Bluebird Workshop at Lac Lawrann
This program has been cancelled. Please consider attending the OWBC Big Sit event on October 8th instead!
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Management of Late Season Composites and Their Native Pollinators
Management of Late Season Composites and Their Native Pollinators
A day in the field discussing pollinator conservation and identifying a great variety of asters and goldenrod species in their habitats.
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Stroll with a Naturalist: Fall Colors
Stroll with a Naturalist: Fall Colors
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails in search of fall colors. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center as well as the history of the land.
Small Plates, Big Brews
Small Plates, Big Brews
Learn a bit about the Fermentorium brewery, the beers they are showcasing and discover the inspiration behind the pairings from the Chef and his team.
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Fall Foliage Paddle
Fall Foliage Paddle
Join Riveredge for a scenic paddle on Little Cedar Lake at Ackerman’s Grove County Park to celebrate fall transitions and immerse yourself in stunning autumn colors. We’ll provide kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. No experience necessary!
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Open Climb
Open Climb
Tree Climbing programs are designed for participants age 7 and up, with no experience. We make it safe and easy!
Autumn Acoustics Riveredge Music Festival
Autumn Acoustics Riveredge Music Festival
Autumn Acoustics is Riveredge's brand new outdoor music festival. See bands on two stages as the fall colors start to turn. Genres include folk, bluegrass, indie rock, and singer-songwriter. Hike (or shuttle) between acts, with fall-themed beverages and food. Interactive art experiences and art vendors will also bring their visual splendor to the experience. Dress for the weather and let musicians serenade you beneath the trees.
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Nature Tots: Going Batty!
Nature Tots: Going Batty!
We are going batty for this session of Nature Tots! We will craft, play, sing, and hike to learn all about our nocturnal neighbors.
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Tree & Shrub Sale Deadline
Tree & Shrub Sale Deadline
October 20th is the last day to order from our Native Tree and Shrub Sale! Please click HERE to order plants! (Please be aware that pickup is at the Sugarbush […]
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Fall Foliage Paddle
Fall Foliage Paddle
Join Riveredge for a scenic paddle on Little Cedar Lake at Ackerman’s Grove County Park to celebrate fall transitions and immerse yourself in stunning autumn colors. We’ll provide kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. No experience necessary!
Trails & Treats
Trails & Treats
Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands-on experiences handling insects and examining animal bones!
Trails & Treats
Trails & Treats
Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands-on experiences handling insects and examining animal bones!
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Trails & Treats
Trails & Treats
Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands-on experiences handling insects and examining animal bones!
Trails & Treats
Trails & Treats
Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands-on experiences handling insects and examining animal bones!
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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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SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking
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SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2
Topics include: basic chainsaw maintenance; review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening; introduction to wedges; planning and executing tree felling; planning and executing limbing and bucking.
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: Preparing for Winter
Stroll with a Naturalist: Preparing for Winter
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails in search of fall colors. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center as well as the history of the land.
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Tree & Shrub ORDER PICKUP
Tree & Shrub ORDER PICKUP
If you ordered something from our fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale, now is the time to pick up your new plants! Please pick up your order at the Sugarbush […]
Day for Dogs
Day for Dogs
Riveredge invites dogs and their families to a special access day to hike our trails and enjoy the beauty of our sanctuary. Show your pups a piece of pristine nature and learn why sanctuaries like Riveredge must balance pets with local wildlife and plants. It’s the one day of the year where dogs can become Riveredge Kids too!
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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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Reset Your Rhythm: Daylights Savings Yoga Flow
Reset Your Rhythm: Daylights Savings Yoga Flow
Daylight savings time can be the perfect time to reset your body and mind for the upcoming season.
Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest
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