SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2

November 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 2

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. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: basic chainsaw maintenance; review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening; introduction to wedges; planning and executing tree felling; planning and executing limbing and bucking. Participants are encouraged to bring your own lunch and equipment if you have any. Helmets are mandatory.

Members: $140 | Non-members: $155

Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by November 8 at 11:59 pm

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November 9 @ 8:00 am 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1

November 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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. Spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. This class is part one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE); body mechanics; chainsaw safety features; the chain and the cutter tooth; reactive forces; planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking; introductory bore cutting and open face felling. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. Participants are encouraged to bring your own lunch and equipment if you have any. Helmets are mandatory.

Members $140 | Non-members: $155

Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required by November 7 at 11:59 pm

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November 8 @ 8:00 am 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Adventure Hike Fundraiser with Get Busy Liv’n

September 30 @ 9:00 am

Adventure Hike Fundraiser with Get Busy Liv’n

After completing the 3.5 mile Adventure Trail loop you will receive a GBL’ patch and sticker pack! These items on their own far exceed the cost of entry into the event.

All ages welcome! | $10 per person

100% of your purchase will be donated to Riveredge!

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September 30 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
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Student Research Symposium

November 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Student Research Symposium Nature, Culture, Future

We invite undergraduate and graduate students to submit an abstract of your current research project to be presented in oral or poster form at our student research symposium. This year’s theme is Nature, Culture, Future. Submissions are welcome in the categories of biology, environmental science, chemistry, geology, and other sciences, but also in the humanities, arts, and other disciplines where your research intersects with the overall theme. Judging and prize information coming soon! Featuring Keynote Speaker Lauren Cirino, PhD, presenting “To be or not to be Monogamous: Sexual Selection in Two Different Mating Systems”

Bagels and coffee will be available in the morning. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Please indicate food allergies and dietary restrictions when you register.

Presenters: See below for instructions on how to submit your abstract. Submissions will be accepted for review through October 13, 2023.

Pre-registration is required by November 10 at 11:59 pm for supporters and non-presenting students.

Student Member: $25 | Student Non-Member: $30
Member Supporter: $30 | Non-member Supporter: $35
Children under 12: $10 (must be accompanied by an adult)

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Presenters: You should register with the link above by October 13. After you register, you must email the following information to Jana Gedymin by October 13 to have your abstract considered. You will know if your submission is accepted by October 23. Presentations will be held at Riveredge Nature Center surrounded by 485 acres of prairie, wetland, woodland, and Milwaukee River frontage.

  • Subject Line: RNC Abstract 2023_[your last name]
  • Your name and pronouns
  • Your school, major/focus, grad/undergrad
  • Are you choosing an oral presentation (15-20 minutes) or a poster?
  • Working title of presentation or poster
  • 250-500 word description of the research

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November 11 @ 8:00 am 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Day for Dogs

October 28 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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. Show your pups a piece of pristine nature and learn why sanctuaries like Riveredge must balance pets with local wildlife and plants. It’s the one day of the year where dogs can become Riveredge Kids too!

Leashes are required at all times and their human comrades are expected to pick up and dispose of any doo-doos. All human and canine guests must remain on designated trails (see map below).

$5 per dog plus trail fee for non-members

Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended. You can also register at the Visitor Center before you hit the trails.

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October 28 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Welcome Hikes

November 4 @ 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

Welcome Hikes

Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!

Two hike times: 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.

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November 4 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Welcome Hikes

September 16 @ 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

Welcome Hikes

Are you a new member to Riveredge, interested in learning more about membership, or looking to meet other members? Take a free tour with a Riveredge membership representative and learn about Riveredge history, your membership, and some great places to go exploring. Hikes will be about a half hour and topics of discussion are guided by the questions in the group. All ages and abilities welcome!

Two hike times: 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.

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September 16 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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OWBC: Owl Prowl at the Bog

November 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Owl Prowl at the Bog

Join the Cedarburg Bog Owl Prowl team of veteran birders as we prowl the Bog for owls. We will be looking for Barred, Great-Horned, Northern Saw-whet, and Eastern Screech-Owls for sure and maybe a rare species such as Long-eared Owl. There are no guarantees as owls can be fickle; however, we have never to date struck out when weather conditions are right! Bring binoculars, water, and a small flashlight. We will mostly be owling along Blue Goose Road and possibly St. Augustine Road as well with few short forays off these roads into the woods and/or into the Bog itself. We will be standing in place for extended periods of time so dress for the weather (sweater or fleece plus a warm coat, wool hat, warm gloves, wool socks, and good walking shoes or boots).

Park and meet at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Field Station in Saukville (address below).

Ages 10+ | Free to attend

Pre-registration is required by November 8 at 11:59 pm through the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog

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November 10 @ 4:30 pm 6:30 pm

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Tea & Topics: The Great Lakes

November 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Tea & Topics The Great Lakes

20,000 years in the blink of an eye: The past, present, and future of the Great Lakes with Titus Seilheimer. A biological journey of discovery from the shaping of the Great Lakes by the glaciers, to human alterations and into the future climate. Titus has been a fisheries specialist with Wisconsin Sea Grant since 2012 where he leads research, outreach and eduction activities focused on Great Lake fisheries and ecosystems.

Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn on Zoom.

Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 12+

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November 9 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

OWBC: Exploring eBird

October 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Exploring eBird

Have your cell phones handy and join Alex Mann and Braden Meyer , two very accomplished eBirders, as they demystify the eBird process, show you how to get started, and once started show you how to use eBird information in ways you probably haven’t even thought of! Not only will Braden and Alex cover the basics of eBirding for newcomers, they will also present advanced ways of using eBird to enhance your bird finding skills and improve your record keeping.

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October 17 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
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