Become a Water Quality Monitor

May 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Become a Water Quality Monitor

Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Riveredge staff to learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. You’ll find out how to identify aquatic invertebrates and do five water quality tests. Monitors are asked to conduct tests monthly during the summer and submit their data to the statewide Water Action Volunteers website.

Ages 18+

This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!

For questions and to register, contact Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us by May 3 at 5:00 pm.

Meet at the West Parking Lot (address below).


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May 4 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Screen Free Week: Milwaukee River Trailhead- Ice Age Trail Guided Hike in Kewaskum

May 5 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Screen Free Week: Milwaukee River Trailhead- Ice Age Trail Guided Hike in Kewaskum

Join us for this FREE Screen Free Week event!

Hike with Environmental Educators and learn about Riveredge’s Community River Program and initiatives to improve the health of the Milwaukee River watershed.

All ages welcome

This program is free for everyone, members and non-members! Donations are very appreciated.

Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.

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May 5, 2023 @ 4:30 pm 6:00 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Become a Water Action Volunteer

May 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Become a Water Action Volunteer

Join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Riveredge staff to learn how to assess the water quality of a nearby stream or river. You’ll find out how to identify aquatic invertebrates and do five water quality tests. Monitors are asked to conduct tests monthly during the summer and submit their data to the statewide Water Action Volunteers website.

Ages 12+

For questions, and to register, contact Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us.

Please register by May 5 at 3:00 pm.

This event is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated! Riveredge suggests a donation of $5 per participant.

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    Ages 12+ | Free
    Donations appreciated
    To register contact Mary Holleback at
    262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us

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May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Lecture Series: Restoring our Waterways

February 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

CRP Lecture Series Restoring our Waterways the Problems with Invasive Species

Purple Loosestrife, Buckthorn, Rusty Crayfish.. What do all these species have in common? They are invasive and can wreak havoc on our native ecosystems! Join us to learn how to identify some of the invasive aquatic and plant species within the Milwaukee River Basin. You’ll not only find out how to identify species, but how to prevent them from spreading further and what management techniques can help control them.

This event is free and open to residents of Grafton, Saukville, Kewaskum, Newburg, and Fredonia.

Ages 16+

Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.

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    Ages 16+
    Free
    Open to residents of Grafton, Saukville,
    Kewaskum, Newburg, and Fredonia

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February 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Fredonia Winter Senses Hike

February 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Community Rivers Program Fredonia Winter Senses Hike

Join a Riveredge Educator on a wintery hike along the Milwaukee River at Waubedonia Park! This is a family-friendly hike where we will look for patterns in the snow, listen to the winter “creak sounds”, search for animal tracks, and even play a game or two! Depending on the weather and snow cover, this hike may include strapping on snowshoes or venturing out on your own feet, but either way we will practice our hiking and nature identification skills while on the trails! Space is limited to 15 participants.

This event is free and for Fredonia Residents Only

Ages 6+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration required by February 18 at 11:59 pm

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    Ages 6+
    Free
    Grafton Residents Only

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February 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Kewaskum Winter Senses Hike

February 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Community Rivers Program Kewaskum Winter Senses Hike

Join a Riveredge Educator on a wintery morning hike along the Milwaukee River at Lower River Hill Park! This is a family-friendly hike where we will look for patterns in the snow, listen to the winter “creak sounds”, search for animal tracks, and even play a game or two! Depending on the weather and snow cover, this hike may include strapping on snowshoes or venturing out on your own feet, but either way we will practice our hiking and nature identification skills while on the trails! Space is limited to 15 participants.

This event is free and for Kewaskum Residents Only

Ages 6+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration required by February 18 at 11:59 pm

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    Ages 6+
    Free
    Kewaskum Residents Only

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February 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Grafton Winter Senses Hike

January 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Community Rivers Program Grafton Winter Senses Hike

Join a Riveredge Educator on a wintery morning hike along the Milwaukee River at Lime Kiln Park! This is a family-friendly hike where we will look for patterns in the snow, listen to the winter “creak sounds”, search for animal tracks, and even play a game or two! Depending on the weather and snow cover, this hike may include strapping on snowshoes or venturing out on your own feet, but either way we will practice our hiking and nature identification skills while on the trails! Space is limited to 15 participants.

This event is free and for Grafton Residents Only

Ages 6+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration required by January 10 at 11:59 pm through the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department

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January 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Water Trivia Night

November 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

CRP Water Trivia Night

Join the Community Rivers Program for a family fun evening of water trivia! Show off your nature smarts as you compete with other CRP community residents in this competitive water-centered event. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Space is limited- so sign-up early! Teams are not necessary but encouraged if you have friends and family that want to participate.

This event is free and for the CRP Village Residents Only (Grafton, Saukville, Kewaskum, Newburg, & Fredonia). All ages welcome.

Pre-registration required by November 16 at 11:59 pm

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    CRP Residents Only
    Free to CRP Residents

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November 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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