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
Register Here
November 10
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4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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.
Join in person at Riveredge or virtually with Zoom.
Ages 12+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is not required.
Join on Zoom
October 17
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
October 7 @ 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Big Sit
The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, in cooperation with the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory, will host its 15th annual “Big Sit!” at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (address below), five miles north of Port Washington. The count will begin at 6 a.m. on the Bill Cowart Memorial Hawk Watch Platform at the northeast corner of the preserve. If the simple joy of birding is not enough to attract your participation, those arriving for the early morning shift will find bagels and donuts on hand. BYO on beverages. Not an early bird yourself? Arrive anytime and stay as long as you can. An on-site port-a-potty is present for your comfort and convenience.
“Big Sit!” events are held at multiple locations each Fall in Wisconsin as part of an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event held during the second weekend in October. The “Big Sit!” is like a “Big Day” or a birdathon in that the object is to tally as many species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours. The difference lies in the area limitation from which you may observe. Some people have called it a “tailgate party for birders.” The Sit’s 17-foot circle is on the perfectly-sized hawk watch platform at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (4970 Country Club Rd., Port Washington), one of the largest tracts of open land remaining in Ozaukee County along Lake Michigan. Since 2007, birders have recorded a total of 262 species at Forest Beach. The 116-acre site and its unique location and geography make it a great place to stage a Big Sit. Join us for a half- hour, or a half-day, or more – whatever suits your fancy and your schedule!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend | Pre-registration is not required.
October 7
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6:00 am
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4:00 pm
September 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Winter Bird Feeding
at Riveredge and Virtual
Getting Ready for Fall & Winter Bird Feeding with Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, as he makes a return visit to talk about getting ready for winter feeding and spring garden planning/planting for the birds. He will cover food and feeders, water, cover, places to raise young using both a PowerPoint and show-and-tell items.
For more than 20 years Dan has served on the Milwaukee Audubon Society Board of Directors, the Pineview Wildlife Rehabilitation advisory board and started and continues to lead the bird club and bird walks at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. For 8 years he served as member-at-large for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Board at Concordia University in Mequon. He is a longtime member of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club and a supporter of the Mequon Nature Preserve, the Friends of Cedarburg Bog, and the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory. Refreshments will be served and a summer species list will be tallied!
Join in person at Riveredge or virtually with Zoom.
Ages 12+ | Free
Pre-registration is not required.
Join on Zoom
September 20
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
September 4 @ 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Birding Field Trip
at Lac Lawrann Conservancy
Lac Lawrann Conservancy is a 145 acre nature preserve contiguous with the 25 acre Royal Oaks Park. The overall property has 4.5 miles of trails crisscrossing 125 acres of upland and lowland hardwood forest, a Red Pine plantation in process of conversion into a seven acre oak-savannah habitat, the seven acre Rainbow Lake, two large ponds approximating 12 acres, eight acres of wetlands, and 10 – 12 cares of restored native grassland prairie. The overall topography typifies a Kettle Moraine landscape replete with glacial features and kettle ponds. The multi-varied habitats make for a dramatic landscape and good birds! Join us on Labor Day as we scour the Lac Lawrann property in search of both resident and migratory birds. The Lac Lawrann Conservancy is located in West Bend one mile north of State Hwy 33 on Schmidt Road.
Ages 12+ | Free
Please email trip leader Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com to register.
Pre-registration required by September 1 at 12:00 pm (noon)
September 4
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6:30 am
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11:00 am
November 14 @ 5-7 pm
Growing Green Cooking Series:
Winter Squash
Do you often find yourself wondering what creative thing you could make with local and seasonal produce? Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on WINTER SQUASH! Have you ever wondered how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet? Now is your chance to learn new recipes and spice up your life with flavored and healthy dishes. You will leave with recipes, cooking skills, a full belly and even a take home treat.
Ages 18+
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by November 12 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
November 14
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
October 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Growing Green Cooking Series:
Apples
Do you often find yourself wondering what creative thing you could make with local and seasonal produce? Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on APPLES! Have you ever wondered how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet? Now is your chance to learn new recipes and spice up your life with flavored and healthy dishes. You will leave with recipes, cooking skills, a full belly and even a take home treat.
Ages 18+
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by October 12 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
October 14
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1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
August 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Growing Green Cooking Series:
Tomatoes- CANCELED
This event has been canceled. Please check out upcoming cooking classes this fall!
Do you often find yourself wondering what creative dishes you could make with local and seasonal produce? Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on TOMATOES! Now is your chance to learn new recipes and spice up your life with flavored and healthy summertime dishes. You will leave with recipes, cooking skills, a full belly, and a take home treat.
Ages 18+
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by August 18 at 11:59 pm
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
August 19
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
July 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Growing Green Cooking Series:
Summer Squash
Do you often find yourself wondering what creative dishes you could make with local and seasonal produce? Come and join Riveredge for an adult cooking series class with a dietitian. This month we will focus on SQUASH! Now is your chance to learn new recipes and spice up your life with flavored and healthy summertime dishes. You will leave with recipes, cooking skills, a full belly, and a take home treat.
Ages 18+
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by July 21 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
July 22
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
