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CELEBRATE Birthday Parties and other Private Events
COME TO CAMP Summer Camp and Winter Camp
EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE Tree Climbing, Paddling, Night Hikes, Winter Sports
ENGAGE AS A COMMUNITY Community Rivers Program and Family Nature Club
SEE WHAT’S GROWING AT THE FARM AND GARDEN Permaculture Farm and Children’s Garden
GO ON A FIELD TRIP Programs for School, Scout, and Other Groups
INSPIRE YOUR HOMESCHOOL STUDENT Outdoor Learning for K-12 Homeschool

Homeschool Ed-ventures is a science education program designed for homeschooled students who enjoy hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.
Learn MoreTEAM UP WITH A SCIENTIST IN RESIDENCE Bring Outdoor Learning to Your School District

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.
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Growing Green Farm Tours: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Growing Green Farm Tours: Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guided walk on Riveredge's 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our veggie farm, ask the guide 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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Canoeing the Milwaukee River in Thiensville
Canoeing the Milwaukee River in Thiensville
Enjoy canoeing as a family across Mauthe Lake and down the Eastern Branch of the Milwaukee River followed by a delicious camp dinner and desert.
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OWBC: Big Sit
OWBC: Big Sit
The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club is hosting its 15th annual "Big Sit!" at Forest Beach on the Bill Cowart Memorial Hawk Watch platform.
Autumn Acoustics – Riveredge Music Festival
Autumn Acoustics – Riveredge Music Festival
Autumn Acoustics is Riveredge's outdoor music festival. See bands on two stages as the fall colors start to turn.
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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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Family Nature Club: Insect Sweeping & Bug ID
Family Nature Club: Insect Sweeping & Bug ID
We'll bring the sweep nets, bug boxes, and Insect ID books, if you bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about the 6-legged creatures crawling and buzzzzzing around us!
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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 of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well.
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Open Climb: Autumnal Views from the Canopy
Open Climb: Autumnal Views from the Canopy
Enjoy Riveredge’s beautiful fall foliage in a new way - from the canopy! Ascend trees bursting with color and appreciate the autumn colors from the top.
Growing Green Cooking Series: Apples
Growing Green Cooking Series: Apples
Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on APPLES!
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OWBC: Exploring eBird
OWBC: Exploring eBird
Have your cell phones handy and join accomplished eBirders as they demystify the eBird process, show you how to get started, and how to use eBird information in ways you probably haven't even thought of.
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Nature Tots
Nature Tots
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian.
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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Trails and Treats
Trails and Treats
Join us for an evening of tricks and treats for kids on the trails of Riveredge! Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land.
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Trails and Treats
Trails and Treats
Join us for an evening of tricks and treats for kids on the trails of Riveredge! Choose your own adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land.
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Fall Foliage Paddle at Big Cedar Lake
Fall Foliage Paddle at Big Cedar Lake
Join a Riveredge Adventure Educator for a scenic 4 mile paddle on Big Cedar Lake. We’ll paddle to the natural springs that feed into the Cedar Lakes, known as the “Blue Holes”.
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Family Nature Club: Fall Foliage Hike
Family Nature Club: Fall Foliage Hike
Soak in the beautiful fall colors of the Highland Woods Park with Riveredge Educator, Rachel R., for this Fall Foliage Hike!
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Stroll with a Naturalist: How Nature Prepares for Winter
Stroll with a Naturalist: How Nature Prepares for Winter
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.
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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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.
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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.
Outdoor all-terrain wheelchairs available to reserve during any program or event for free through Access Ability Wisconsin.
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