May 10 @ 6:30 am – 1:00 pm
Riveredge Birdathon & Bandathon
A day filled with opportunities for bird enthusiasts!
Interested in birding out on the land with the Birdathon team? (Meets at 6:30am at main Visitor Center lot)
Birdathon: Join birders in the main Visitor Center parking lot at 6:30 a.m. to be part of a team that will attempt to cover all of Riveredge, searching for as many species as possible throughout the morning and early afternoon. To participate, contact Carl Schwartz cschwartz3@wi.rr.com
Donations are appreciated to help support the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club since this is the club’s only fund-raising yearly event. If you can’t donate at the event but still wish to, please contact Carl (email listed above) to submit a donation!
Are you an early bird who is excited to look for owls? (Meets at 4:00 am)
Early Morning Owling: If you want to help with the early morning owling at 4:00 am, contact Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com
Interested in observing bird banding? (Drop in during 7:30am – NOON window, West parking lot)
Bird banders will be working out of Connie’s Classroom, the building just to the left of the West (River Outpost) parking lot. From 7:30am – noon, please feel free to drop by to observe the process and learn from the banding team. Find us out on the porch! We’re happy to show you how banding works, and talk about how the data gained contributes to Riveredge’s 30+ year legacy of avian research. Just be sure to approach quietly to avoid stress to the birds.
The Bandathon rain date is May 11th.
All ages | Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
May 10
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6:30 am
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1:00 pm
March 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Science Thursday Lecture Series: Observation and Discovery in Nature through the use of Haiku
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life and our electronics often distracts us from the extraordinary, the wonders of nature beckon us to pause and reflect. Teacher/naturalist, Chuck Ritzenthaler, will take you on an enlightening journey into the realm of nature’s magical adaptations—elegant solutions crafted over millennia that empower not only the diverse tapestry of wildlife but also humankind. Some of the topics included are the fascination with cell size, intricate design of a garden spider web, the history and magic of yellow sweet clover, willow’s place in history, the monarch mimic, future innovation from the dragonfly, and the amazing story of the goldenrod gall. The remarkable strategies in this presentation through the use of haiku will showcase nature’s ingenuity and its profound impact on our survival and well-being. We will end with the magic of popcorn and how its traits might influence your life. As we explore these breathtaking marvels, we’ll discover how understanding and appreciating these adaptations can inspire us to forge a deeper connection with the natural world, ultimately enhancing our own lives in ways we never imagined. Let’s touch grass and maybe even create a haiku.
“In every walk in nature one receives far more than one seeks.” – J. Muir
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Register Here to Attend at Riveredge Join the Virtual Program
March 13
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
April 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, 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 12
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
February 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Science Thursday Lecture Series: Where Do Aquarium Fish Come From? with Joe Olenik
Have you ever wondered where all those fish you see at the aquarium stores come from? Joe Olenik shares his experiences from a 46-year career as a tropical fish breeder, importer and aquarium store manager.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Register Here to Attend at Riveredge Join the Virtual Program
February 13
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
January 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Science Thursday Lecture Series: The MKE River, Floodplain Management & the Changing Climate with Dave Fowler
Much effort has been put into flood loss reduction, however, floodplain managers are just now considering the conservation and protection of the natural and beneficial functions of our “natural” riparian resources. This presentation will discuss the move to sustainable flood management that mitigates flood impacts while preserving and restoring our natural waterways.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Register Here to Attend at Riveredge Join the Virtual Program
January 9
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
December 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Science Thursday Lecture Series: Waterbirds of the Cedarburg Bog with John O’Donnell
The Cedarburg Bog Important Bird Area (IBA) is a mosaic of dry and wet habitats. In this presentation, the primary focus will be on resident and migratory bird species using the wet habitats of the bog, e.g., cedar swamp, hardwood swamp, conifer bog, string bog, sedge meadow, willow/alder/dogwood swamp, and six glacial relict lakes surrounded by emergent vegetation. Much of the Bog has boreal features which attract species not typically breeding anywhere else in southern Wisconsin. Special attention will be given to these species as well as to recent arrival species looking for a new home.
This program is offered in-person and virtually. If joining in person, meet at Riveredge in the barn. Zoom link is found below!
Science Thursday Lecture Series are always free! | Designed for ages 18+
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended for the In-Person option. No registration necessary for those joining on Zoom.
Register Here to Attend at Riveredge Join the Virtual Program
December 12, 2024
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
February 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
From Sap to Syrup
Maple sugaring on a small scale is a great way to welcome spring! Join Riveredge staff to see the sugaring process from beginning to end. Learn how to identify and tap a maple; collect and boil down the sap; and how to finish off and bottle the syrup.
Ages 18+
Members: $15 | Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by February 14 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, 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
February 15
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9:30 am
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11:30 am
January 31 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
Learn how to identify, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit, bud, twig, branch, bark, and trunk. Following lunch we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat.
Please dress for the weather and please bring a lunch.
Ages 15+
Member: $65 | Non-member: $75
Currently enrolled students: $35
Pre-registration required by January 30 at 12:00 pm (noon). This class is full. Please register for the waitlist if you would like to be notified if a spot opens up. If you have an urgent need to take this class, please contact Matt Smith at msmith@riveredge.us.
Register for the Waitlist
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, 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
January 31
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8:00 am
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4:00 pm
2-Part Series: March 4 & 8
Ducks of Wisconsin Field Identification Workshop
Learn all about Wisconsin ducks with our 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. You can attend both or just one part. The first portion 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, 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 on March 8 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. The back-up bad weather date for the field portion is March 15.
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 8, 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.
Member Adult 12+: $35 | Member Child 7-11: $10
Non-member Adult 12+: $40 | Non-member Child 7-11: $15
Ages 7+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required by March 2 at 11:55 pm.
Register Here
*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
Members:
Follow the instructions using the button below to login to your member account for member discounts on programs and events. You can use this login to check your membership status, see your expiration date, and renew your membership as well.
If you don’t see the member price after logging in, need help checking your membership status, or you are unsure what email address we have on file, 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 4
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4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
