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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 MoreFrothy Forage
Riveredge’s Frothy Forage has become the premier outdoor craft beer, wine, and cider festival in the area. This event is truly unique as participants are invited to explore the great outdoors of Wisconsin by hiking through the forests, prairies, and wetlands of Riveredge while enjoying the best libations from local purveyors.
Learn MoreRiveredge Bike Ride price increase May 15
Over The River And Through The Woods…
On a biking adventure we go! Save the date and register today to join Riveredge Nature Center for the 30th Annual Riveredge Bike Ride on Sunday, June 26, 2022, celebrating the natural beauty of Ozaukee and Washington counties and the community members that support and love it.
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
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 MoreField Trips Schedule Sept to 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 MoreSummer Camp Open Enrollment
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 MoreTree Climbing Open Enrollment
Tree climbing?
This probably isn’t the tree climbing you’re thinking of. With the help of our trained facilitators, you’ll get up in the trees like never before. Using the same professional equipment that arborists and scientists use when they ascend into the treetops, our highly trained and experienced facilitators will teach you everything you need to know to get harnessed up, in the saddle, and headed toward the treetops. Once you’re at a height that’s comfortable for you, you’ll be free to swing, spin, bounce, walk the branches, or just hang out in a tree. It’s your adventure!
Recreational tree climbing is safe, unique, and most importantly, FUN. In its over 30 years as an organized activity, more than 350,000 people have taken part. Now it’s your turn!
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Summer 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.
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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 Morning Bird Walks
Friday Morning Bird Walks
Start your Fridays with an early morning walk with veteran birder, Paul Boyer. See and hear a wide variety of migrating spring birds.
Vinyasa Yoga Flow – All Levels
Vinyasa Yoga Flow – All Levels
Participants will flow through a vinyasa practice for all levels, aligning the body and breath while grounding in the natural world.
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Become a Water Quality Monitor
Become a Water Quality Monitor
Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Riveredge staff to learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river.
Playing Naturally Initiative: Play Party and Book Launch
Playing Naturally Initiative: Play Party and Book Launch
Peter will give a short presentation on the power of nature and play, followed by plenty of time for kids to explore interactive stations and Riveredge's natural play area.
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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Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
Stroll our trails with a special "mom"while enjoying carpets of woodland flowers. Bring your mom and wear comfortable shoes. MEMBER MOMS FREE!
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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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Friday Morning Bird Walks
Friday Morning Bird Walks
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
Show up to bird on your own between 8:00 a.m. & noon for this birding event on Riveredge Nature Center property. Or you can join us at 6 a.m. in the visitor center parking lot to be part of several teams that will attempt to cover all 402 acres to find every species we can.
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Join bander Mickey O’Connor, an avian zookeeper at the Milwaukee County Zoo, to learn about the special equipment and techniques she uses to band hummingbirds all over Wisconsin.
Kid’s Mindfulness in Nature Workshop
Kid’s Mindfulness in Nature Workshop
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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Nature Tots: Planting a Rainbow
Nature Tots: Planting a Rainbow
Spring has sprung! Let's get our hands dirty and plant some seeds. What do seeds need to grow into flowers, food, and trees? We'll find out!
Growing Green: Soil Health and Compost Workshop
Growing Green: Soil Health and Compost Workshop
Learn how to sample soil and leave with a kit to send in for professional testing. We will also learn to support the O-horizon by creating and maintaining an at-home compost.
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Friday Morning Bird Walks
Friday Morning Bird Walks
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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Adult Only Tree Climb
Adult Only Tree Climb
This Tree Climb is only open to participants age 21 and up. We make it safe and easy! All you need is loose clothing, closed toe shoes, and an adventurous spirit. Pre-registration is required, programs often fill quickly.
The Frothy Forage Spring 2022
The Frothy Forage Spring 2022
Riveredge’s Frothy Forage has become the premier outdoor craft beer, wine, and cider festival in the area. This event is truly unique as participants are invited to explore the great […]
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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.
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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OWBC: Birding the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak
OWBC: Birding the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak
During this outing, we will explore Mud Lake and its surroundings in search of a true wilderness experience only 20 miles north of a major metropolis.
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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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Growing Green: Biodynamics with Mary Ann Ihm
Growing Green: Biodynamics with Mary Ann Ihm
Learn about biodyanmic agricultural practices with Wellspring's founder, Mary Ann Ihm.
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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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MAPS Banding
MAPS Banding
Witness the Riveredge bird banding station in action. See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders.
Open Climb
Open Climb
Tree Climbing programs are designed for participants age 7 and up, with no experience. We make it safe and easy!
Frog Fest!
Frog Fest!
Search for frogs, tadpoles, turtles, and salamanders in Riveredge's wetland habitats for a day of family fun at Frog Fest!
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