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.
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March 14
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March 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Habitat Restoration & Monitoring on Oneida Nation’s Lands
In Person and Virtual
Join Tony Kuchma, from the Oneida Nation; and Erin Giese, from UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Center; to learn about their collaborative partnership to implement a volunteer bird monitoring program at multiple restoration sites on the Oneida Nation Reservation near Green Bay. Over 100 volunteers conducted bird surveys on five restoration sites, totaling >120 bird species and >75,000 bird observations. Bird data collected for this program are used to inform land management decisions.
If you’re joining in-person, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
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March 13
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8:30 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.
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March 2
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2:30 pm
February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Aerial Insectivores in Wisconsin
In Person and Virtual
There is growing concern about the apparent population decline of many “aerial insectivores” – those species that feed on their insect prey in flight. These species belong to several avian orders and families, that include swallows and martins, chimney swifts, some forest flycatchers, plus nightjars such as whip-poor-wills and nighthawks. We’ll focus here on three of the swallows found across the Upper Midwest: Purple Martin, Bank Swallow, and Barn Swallow.
If you’re joining in-person, meet in the Riveredge Barn.
Ages 16+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
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February 14
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
January 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Bald Eagle Nest Watch
In Person and Virtual
In coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Badgerland Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) launched the Bald Eagle Nest Watch (BENW) project with the goal of monitoring and better understanding how Bald Eagle populations are doing in Wisconsin. The Bald Eagle Nest Watch is a citizen science program which began in 2018 with just a dozen nests in Dane County. It has now grown to include over 100 nests in 36 counties!
While Bald Eagles have made a remarkable recovery in Wisconsin, they continue to face significant threats. BENW volunteers monitor nest sites, track trends in eagle populations, and provide nest and fledging observation reports to the WDNR. As the Bald Eagle population expands, BENW is seriously looking for more volunteers to assist in finding and monitoring nests. Volunteers are especially needed in Ozaukee and Washington Counties. If you love Bald Eagles and have an interest in learning more about them (and maybe even becoming a volunteer), this program is for you!
If you’re joining in-person, meet at Lac Lawrann Conservancy in West Bend (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is required by January 8 at 11:59 pm through Lac Lawrann Conservancy.
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January 10
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8:30 pm
February 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Bird Research
Riveredge Nature Center has a rich legacy of avian research through community science. We study birds year round through bird banding, bird surveys and monitoring. Come learn about the different ornithological research projects at Riveredge and how you can get involved! Join researcher, Jana Gedymin to learn about the different ornithological research projects at Riveredge and how you can get involved.
Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn in person with us, or on Zoom.
Coming in person? Meet in the Barn!
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 16+
Pre-registration is not required.
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February 8
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
January 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
1st Bird of the New Year
Field Trip & Lunch
Happy New Year! When every bird is a new bird! 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. Then join us for a sub sandwich lunch at NOON in the Riveredge Nature Center barn. We’ll have chips, coffee, soda, and cookies for dessert as well.
Meet at 7:30 am at the downtown Port Washington Marina boat ramp. We will send an email the day before to all those who have emailed Carl if we are canceling the field trip and lunch.
We need to take a head count so please RSVP to Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com by Dec. 28 or sooner.
Any other questions? Contact Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or at 414-416-3272
Ages 18+ | Register by December 28 at 12:00 pm
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January 1, 2023
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December 17 All Day
Christmas Bird Count
New and experienced birders needed to count birds within a 15 mile circle around Riveredge. Backyard feeder counters needed as well. Help for all or part of the day!
Ages 12+ | Volunteers must register by December 12 at 12:00 pm
Contact Mary Holleback at mholleback@riveredge.us or 262-416-1224 to sign up.
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December 17, 2022
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August 4 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
MAPS Banding
Witness the Riveredge bird banding station in action. See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders. Find out how their research is providing us with estimates of the number of resident and migrant birds who call the Center their home. Observers are welcome at any of the banding sessions (weather permitting). Rain Date: August 5
Ages 12+ | Register by August 3 at 12:00 pm
Call Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 to register and get additional information.
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August 4, 2022
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August 4 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
MAPS Banding
Witness the Riveredge bird banding station in action. See how resident songbirds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders. Find out how their research is providing us with estimates of the number of resident and migrant birds who call the Center their home. Observers are welcome at any of the banding sessions (weather permitting). Rain Date: August 5
Ages 12+ | Register by August 3 at 12:00 pm
Call Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 to register and get additional information.
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