Tree Climbing Festival

Saturday, May 3

Walk-ins available!

There are select spaces in 11am, 11:20am, 11:40am, 12pm, 12:20pm, 12:40pm, and 1:20pm. Email Alina (before 9am) at aprahl@riveredge.us or call the Nature Center (after 9am on May 3rd) at  262.375.2715 to ensure a reservation for a specific time.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For adult and/or youth climbers, now open to everyone ages 7+

Want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits!

The Tree Climbing Festival Registration includes 20 minutes of climb time (please choose a time slot when registering), a scavenger hunt along the trails, a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and access to picnic areas for lunch (please pack a lunch and be mindful of single use plastic waste).

Pricing*: $25 per participant – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing

Open to individuals as well as groups, as long as all climbers are 7+ years old, with limit of 12 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot.

At least one adult chaperone per 10 youth is required for youth / scouting groups.

Pre-registration is required by May 1 at 11:55 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot.

*If a child related to a registered climber wants to attend the festival without climbing, you can add a non-climber registration for $7 using the button above and choosing the non-climber option. The non-climber must be ages 7+ and registered with at least one climber.

questions?

If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.