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Nature Based 4K through West Bend school district
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 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 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 Closed
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 Experience Local Waters
Access the natural beauty of Wisconsin waterways through our kayak and canoe outings.
Learn more!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 Ed-ventures 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 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.
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1st Bird of the New Year Field Trip & Lunch
1st Bird of the New Year Field Trip & Lunch
The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club is inviting members of all the Ozaukee Washington Birding Coalition organizations to participate in our traditional field trip searching for the first birds of the year.
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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.
Ski & Snowboard Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Riveredge Ski & Snowboard Club is for youth (ages 5-17) and their families to get on the hill and learn how to ski/snowboard in a cost-effective and fun way by meeting every Thursday in January at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum.
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Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on skis or snowshoes. Traverse our trails lit by the soft glow of lanterns.
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Winter Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Winter Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Stretches, Warmth, and Intention setting for the New Year. Join us for a morning of heat building yoga, followed by setting personal visions for the new year over tea and facilitated nature-based mindfulness.
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Family Nature Club: Sledding at Hawthorne Hills
Family Nature Club: Sledding at Hawthorne Hills
Otter slide, backwards ride, belly down, bring your sleds and gather around! Bring your own sled and race down the slopes at Hawthorn!
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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.
Tea & Topics / Lunch & Learn: What’s the Deal with Invasive Species
Tea & Topics / Lunch & Learn: What’s the Deal with Invasive Species
Join us for an informative conversation that will address all the basics about both and herbaceous invasive species!
Ski & Snowboard Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Riveredge Ski & Snowboard Club is for youth (ages 5-17) and their families to get on the hill and learn how to ski/snowboard in a cost-effective and fun way by meeting every Thursday in January at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum.
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Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on skis or snowshoes. Traverse our trails lit by the soft glow of lanterns.
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Saturday Work and Learn: Backyard Woody Invasive Species Removal
Saturday Work and Learn: Backyard Woody Invasive Species Removal
Come volunteer at Riveredge and help us remeediate woody invasive species like buckthorn. Learn how to safely and effectively control woody invasives on your own property.
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CRP Grafton Winter Senses Hike
CRP Grafton Winter Senses Hike
This hike may include strapping on snowshoes or venturing out on your own feet, but either way we will practice our hiking and nature identification skills!
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Nature Tots: Animals in Winter
Nature Tots: Animals in Winter
Nature Tots will discover what some of our furry, feathered, and fishy friends do when it gets cold through storytelling, play, and active exploration.
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Ski & Snowboard Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Riveredge Ski & Snowboard Club is for youth (ages 5-17) and their families to get on the hill and learn how to ski/snowboard in a cost-effective and fun way by meeting every Thursday in January at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum.
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Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on skis or snowshoes. Traverse our trails lit by the soft glow of lanterns.
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Hook-ology for Adults: Why Not Fly Knot?
Hook-ology for Adults: Why Not Fly Knot?
Want to get into reel or fly fishing? The best place to start is understanding line and knots. Work with experienced anglers to become familiar with essential knots and when to use them.
Canceled Hook-ology for Kids: Why Not Fly Knot?
Canceled Hook-ology for Kids: Why Not Fly Knot?
Want to get your kids started with reel or fly fishing? Join Riveredge staff for a fun afternoon of knot tying and kid friendly fishing activities including tying a large fly with foam rope and feathers.
Canceled Snowforts & Stories with Bookworm Gardens
Canceled Snowforts & Stories with Bookworm Gardens
Build snowforts and cozy up inside and read stories provided by our special guests from Sheboygan, Bookworm Gardens!
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Growing Green Farm Tours: Lone Duck Farm
Growing Green Farm Tours: Lone Duck Farm
For this Growing Green session, we will learn how aquaculture provides both unique solutions to agricultural challenges and sustainable, nutritious, local food by visiting Lone Duck Farm.
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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.
Ski & Snowboard Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
The Riveredge Ski & Snowboard Club is for youth (ages 5-17) and their families to get on the hill and learn how to ski/snowboard in a cost-effective and fun way by meeting every Thursday in January at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum.
Family Nature Club at Bookworm Gardens
Family Nature Club at Bookworm Gardens
Family Nature Club Field Trip! We will meet at Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan and visit their children's book-inspired botanical garden in winter.
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Canceled Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Canceled Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
This program has been cancelled. The next Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike will be on Friday February 3rd!
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OWBC: Wood Duck Nest Box Monitoring
OWBC: Wood Duck Nest Box Monitoring
Join Nick Gall, Ecological Restoration Manager of Mequon Nature Preserve, as he monitors the nest boxes in the restored wetlands around the Preserve.
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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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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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Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Night Ski, Snowshoe, & Candlelight Hike
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on skis or snowshoes. Traverse our trails lit by the soft glow of lanterns.
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Growing Green: Native Landscaping Design for the Novice
Growing Green: Native Landscaping Design for the Novice
Would you like to beautify your back yard and improve habitat for wildlife and pollinators but don't know where to start? This course is for you!
Nature Tots: Snowflake Saturday!
Nature Tots: Snowflake Saturday!
No two snowflakes are alike! Young learners are invited to step into the magical world of snow and ice as we explore the wintry world of Riveredge.
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