April 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Love gourmet mushrooms and want to learn how to grow your own? Join us at the Riveredge Farm and learn about shiitake mushroom cultivation and help with every step of the process to inoculate hardwood logs with shiitake spawn. Fee includes a shiitake log to take home.
Ages 18+
Member: $45 | Non-member: $55
Pre-registration is required by April 18 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 20
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
April 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Frog and Toad Identification & Survey Workshop
Discover the basics of frog and toad surveying as we guide you through fundamental identification skills. Engage with the local community and explore ongoing research that unveils the secrets of these amphibians.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Members: Free | Non-members: $10 | Children under 12: Free
Pre-registration required by April 12 at 5:00 pm.
This program will be held in the Barn building at Riveredge Nature Center.
Register Here
April 13
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Beavers in the Milwaukee River
In Person and Virtual
Beavers are ecosystem engineers with the ability to build and maintain diverse wetland habitats. Beaver ponds have the potential to store and filter floodwater and increase the quality and quantity of habitat for fish, birds, mammals, and other wildlife. Cheryl Nenn from Milwaukee Riverkeeper to discuss the current beaver populations within the Milwaukee River Basin, how humans are partnering with beavers around the world to reduce flooding and increase wetlands, and how beavers might be able to play a larger role in our watershed in the future.
Coming in person? Meet in the Riveredge Barn! Otherwise, Zoom link is below.
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
March 14
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
April 13-14 @ 12pm (4/13) – 5pm (4/14)
Beginners Backpacking Trip
Are you interested in backpacking but not sure where to begin? Spend two days and one night along the Ice Age Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit learning essential backpacking skills in a safe and supportive atmosphere with a small group of like-minded folks. Guided by Adventure Education Manager, Bailey Veal, this trip offers a perfect introduction to the joys of backpacking. Embrace the challenge, camp under starlit skies, make new friends, and create lasting memories! No previous backpacking experience necessary – just a sense of adventure!
See below for more important information.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 20th
Ages 21+
Members: $170 | Non Members: $190
Register Here
On this trip, you will learn:
– Overnight trip planning
– Packing an overnight pack
– Gear options and recommendations
– Safety considerations
– Water filtration techniques
– Backcountry meal preparation & storage
– Leave No Trace Principles and wilderness travel ethics
– Foot care and hygiene on the trail – And more!
What to Expect:
– Mandatory pre-trip planning meeting on Thursday, March 21 from 5-7 PM
– Hiking a total of 8-12 miles over two days
– Hiking over varied terrain
– Carrying ~30 lbs
– An empowering and hands-on learning experience with like-minded individuals
We bring:
– Backcountry camping permits
– All backcountry meals
– Group camping and cooking gear (tents, tarps, cooking equipment, water filters, etc)
– Detailed packing list
You Bring:
– Snacks
– Personal Gear: 50L+ Backpack and sleeping system (20°F sleeping bag and pad) *Riveredge has a limited supply of backpacks, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads available. Please let us know if you would like to rent one of these items. Backpacks and sleeping systems may also be rented for the weekend from Horizon Outfitters in Hartford, WI. Please inquire for more information!
– Personal utensils, bowl, and mug
– Personal clothing and items
– Vehicle Sticker/State Parks Admission
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 13
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12:00 pm
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April 14
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5:00 pm
March 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Attracting Bluebirds and Other Cavity Nesters to Your Yard
Many spring migrants will soon be returning to our area looking for housing. Join us to learn how to attract a wide variety of cavity-nesting birds to your yard. We will discuss the pros and cons of different nest box styles and cover the basics of where to place them and how to maintain them. This workshop is meant for amateur and experienced bird lovers. Near the end of the program we’ll take a short walk on the bluebird trail to see how boxes should be mounted and placed so dress for the weather.
Ages 12+
This program is free for everyone! Donations are greatly appreciated.
Pre-register by March 1 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Register Here
March 2
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1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
November 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Save the Date
Student Research Symposium
Come learn about new, fascinating research from students, recent graduates, and young professionals. Presenters will share their work in biology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, and other sciences. Awards will be presented to the strongest presentations!
More information coming soon.
Questions? Contact Jana Gedymin for more information.
November 9
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8:00 am
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4:00 pm
April 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Co-Ed
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 16 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 18
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
April 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Women Only
Chainsaw Startup and Maintenance
Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will:
– Introduce various saw models and sizes, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws
– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment
– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)
– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning, diagnostics, disassembly, common troubleshooting, seasonal maintenance, gas treatments, specialty bar oils, bar conditioning
– Reading chains and filing demonstration
If you don’t have a saw to bring, we can provide one.
Ages 18+
Member: $55 | Non-member: $65
Pre-registration is required by April 15 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
April 17
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
March 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Agroforestry:
Apple Tree Grafting
with Dan Bussey
Apple Historian Dan Bussey is widely known for his expertise as the author of The Illustrated History of Apples In the US and Canada and his previous work as Orchard Manager for Seed Savers Exchange. Dan has been dedicated to the preservation and management of heirloom species, and has brought many of them back from the brink of extinction. Although his work chronicles 16,350 apple varietal listings, he will be working with us to share the diversity of apples at the Riveredge Farm.
Participants will learn how to graft 3 species of apples, currently growing at our permaculture Farm, onto M-2 semi-dwarf root stock. Registered participants get to take home 3 grafted apple trees in 7-gallon felt pots.
Ages 18+
Members: $100 | Non-members: $110
Pre-registration required by March 21 at 11:55 pm
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 23
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12:00 pm
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4:00 pm
March 5 @ 6 pm – 8 pm and March 9 @ 7:45 am – 12 pm
Ducks of Wisconsin Field Identification Workshop
Learn all about Wisconsin ducks with guest speaker Jeff Bahls, President of the Horicon Marsh Bird club, Wood Duck Society board member, and 2018 recipient for the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology bronze Passenger Pigeon award! As an avid birder and duck hunter, Jeff has a wealth of information to share with bird enthusiasts on the life history of some of his favorite duck species, where and when to find them and how to identify them in the field.
This workshop is a two-part series. The first portion on March 5 will be an indoor lecture-discussion held on-site at Riveredge Nature Center with the option to join virtually over zoom. For the second portion on March 9, participants will travel to Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, a highly diverse bird spot in WI and the largest cattail marsh in the US, where Jeff will lead a tour of Horicon’s duck ‘hot spots’ and highlight duck species identification techniques in the field.
The field portion will be 4 hours long and will be held entirely outdoors. It will involve walking and standing on grassy or graveled trails. Be sure to dress for the weather and in layers. Wear suitable walking or hiking shoes.
Transportation to Horicon Marsh will not be provided by Riveredge. Participants will meet at the Horicon Marsh Education Center at 7:45 am on March 9, prepare (use bathrooms, etc.) and then leave for the walk at 8:00 am. Punctual arrival is important as it may be difficult to find the group once the walk has begun.
Ages 7+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Member Adult (12+): $35 | Non-member Adult (12+): $40
Member Child (7-11): $10 | Non-member Child (7-11): $15
Pre-registration required by March 3 at 11:55 pm
Register Here
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us or call the Riveredge office at 262-375-2715.
To become a member, click here
March 5
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
