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Birthday 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 Supporting Healthy River Communities
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 Free Programs September through June
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 through 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 23-24 Enrollment is Currently Open
Homeschool Ed-ventures is a science education program designed for homeschooled students who enjoy hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.
Learn MoreKayaking and Canoeing Experience Local Waters
Access the natural beauty of Wisconsin waterways through our kayak and canoe outings.
Learn more!Riveredge Farm Our on-site permaculture farm!
Scientist in Residence Engaging Students in Nature
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 Schedule Year Round
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 MoreSki and Snowboard Club Registration for the 2023 Season is Closed
Hit the slopes as a family!
Learn more!Summer Camp Now Open and Filling Fast!
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.
Learn moreTesting the Waters School Groups Protect Local 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!
Interested in volunteering? Contact Mary Holleback at mholleback@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715 to get started.
Tree Climbing Open Climbs, Clubs, Parties, & Private Groups
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.
Learn MoreWinter Camp Enrollment closed – will reopen in August 2023
Winter Camp! A three-day mini version of our summer camp, reimagined for wintertime.
Learn more!Upcoming dates
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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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SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique.
Fungi Exploration Hike
Fungi Exploration Hike
Riveredge Educators will guide your family through a pond-scooping activity. Once you've collected a few creatures, digital microscopes will be provided to get a closer look.
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CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Saukville
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Saukville
Village of Saukville residents are invited to join a Riveredge Adventure Guide starting at Waubedonia Park for an unforgettable afternoon paddling trip.
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MAPS Bird Banding: Session 1
MAPS Bird Banding: Session 1
See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders.
Nature Tots and Little Explorers End of Season Celebration
Nature Tots and Little Explorers End of Season Celebration
We've had so much fun together over the year so let's celebrate with an end of the season picnic!
Introduction to Kayaking for Kids
Introduction to Kayaking for Kids
Introduce your child to the world of paddle sports in a fun, safe, and hands-on environment!
Growing Green Cooking Series: Leafy Greens
Growing Green Cooking Series: Leafy Greens
Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on GREENS!
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Stroll with a Naturalist: Birds
Stroll with a Naturalist: Birds
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.
Beginner Milwaukee River Kayak in Waubedonia
Beginner Milwaukee River Kayak in Waubedonia
Join a Riveredge Adventure Educator for a beautiful 5.5 mile paddle down the Milwaukee River from Waubedonia to Saukville.
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The Frothy Forage Spring 2023
The Frothy Forage Spring 2023
Riveredge’s Frothy Forage, where the surroundings are just as refreshing as the beer! The Frothy has become the premier outdoor craft beer, wine, and cider festival in the area. This […]
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Youth Tree Climbing Club
Youth Tree Climbing Club
Join the Tree Climbing Club to explore Riveredge from new heights! Members climb together once a month from June – October, form a tight knit community, and have all kinds of fun outdoors!
Family Tree Climbing Club
Family Tree Climbing Club
Join the Tree Climbing Club to explore Riveredge from new heights! Members climb together once a month from June – October, form a tight knit community, and have all kinds of fun outdoors!
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DNR Sturgeon update 2023
DNR Sturgeon update 2023
Come hear an update on the Milwaukee River Lake Sturgeon Rehabilitation Program with the Wisconsin DNR and Riveredge Nature Center!
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Growing Green: Companion Planting and Container Gardening
Growing Green: Companion Planting and Container Gardening
Learn all about companion planting from lifelong organic gardener, Mary Ann Ihm, as well as tips and tricks for successful container gardening.
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Fredonia
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Fredonia
Village of Fredonia residents are invited to join a Riveredge Adventure Guide starting at Waubedonia Park for an unforgettable afternoon paddling trip.
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MAPS Bird Banding: Session 2
MAPS Bird Banding: Session 2
See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders.
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tree Climbing
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tree Climbing
Our Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills.
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Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tubing the Milwaukee River
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tubing the Milwaukee River
After a quick tour of the Sturgeon Streamside Rearing Facility, we'll hop on inner tubes and float down the Milwaukee River.
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Caving at Ledgeview
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Caving at Ledgeview
Be ready to get very dirty while learning about Wisconsin geology and exploring all that the caves have to offer!
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Family Farm Pond Exploration
Family Farm Pond Exploration
Riveredge Educators will guide your family through a pond-scooping activity. Once you've collected a few creatures, digital microscopes will be provided to get a closer look.
Beginner Milwaukee River Kayak in Newburg
Beginner Milwaukee River Kayak in Newburg
Join us on a beautiful 6 mile paddle down the Milwaukee River, and check out Riveredge from a new perspective.
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Summer Solstice Yoga: 108 Sun Salutations
Summer Solstice Yoga: 108 Sun Salutations
108 Sun Salutations is a meditative practice that connects the body, mind, and the universe specifically when nature is undergoing a change.
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MAPS Bird Banding: Session 3
MAPS Bird Banding: Session 3
See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders.
Growing Green Farm Tours: Sauve Terre Farm
Growing Green Farm Tours: Sauve Terre Farm
Meet us at Sauve Terre Farm in West Bend for a tour of a local, ecological, grass-fed beef farm.
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Willow Identification and Management
Willow Identification and Management
Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification and their habitat needs.
Stroll with a Naturalist: Nesting Birds
Stroll with a Naturalist: Nesting Birds
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.
Intermediate Milwaukee River Kayak in West Bend
Intermediate Milwaukee River Kayak in West Bend
Join a Riveredge Educator for an exciting 4 mile paddle down the Milwaukee River in downtown West Bend.
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Green Thumb Gathering
Green Thumb Gathering
Tots and parents are invited to gather in the Children's Organic Garden at Riveredge to explore the bounty of green thumb gardening!
Open Climb
Open Climb
Tree Climbing programs are designed for participants age 7 and up, with no experience. We make it safe and easy!
Traditional Anishinaabe Beading Workshop 101: Lazy Stitch
Traditional Anishinaabe Beading Workshop 101: Lazy Stitch
Learn traditional Anishinaabe beadwork techniques with Erica Bhatti, member of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. She will instruct the lazy stitch technique.
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Newburg
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Newburg
Village of Newburg residents are invited to join a Riveredge Adventure Guide starting at Fireman’s Park for an unforgettable afternoon paddling trip.
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Riveredge Bike Ride
Riveredge Bike Ride
On a biking adventure we go! Save the date and register today to join Riveredge Nature Center for the 31st Annual Riveredge Bike Ride on Sunday, June 25, 2023, celebrating the natural beauty of Ozaukee and Washington counties. This event is all about community, and culminates with a picnic and party at the end! Choose your route in mileage options as low as 8 or as high as 56. It's a ride, not a race! Bring the family and enjoy the scenic Wisconsin countryside.
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Kayaking Horicon Marsh
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Kayaking Horicon Marsh
Experience kayaking through Horicon Marsh, the site of both a national and state wildlife refuge, located just one hour from Riveredge.
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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 the opportunity to share and discuss photos.
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CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Grafton
CRP Milwaukee River Kayak in Grafton
Village of Grafton residents are invited to join a Riveredge Adventure Guide starting at Veterans Memorial Park for an unforgettable afternoon paddling trip.
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Introduction to Kayaking for Adults
Introduction to Kayaking for Adults
We’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking on calm water, including essential gear, paddling technique, and safety measures.
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Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tubing the Milwaukee River
Parent / Grandparent Trek: Tubing the Milwaukee River
After a quick tour of the Sturgeon Streamside Rearing Facility, we'll hop on inner tubes and float down the Milwaukee River.
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Outdoor all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve during any program or event for free through Access Ability Wisconsin.
Get in touch! click here to reserve.
