May 7 @ 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2-4, 4:30-6:30
Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon
On Tuesday May 7th, 2024 from 9am-6:30pm Riveredge Nature Center will be hosting a Mustard Pull-A-Thon as a part of Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium’s Annual Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon. Learn more about SEWISC Pull-a-thon and Riveredge here!
With the help of extraordinary volunteers Riveredge will be able to reclaim a significant portion of the land at the Mayhew Woods from invasive Mustard plants.The pull-a-thon is a competition, a fundraiser, and a way for people to join together to have a positive impact on their environment. Our natural areas need your help to avoid the damage that invasives cause!
With timeslots at 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, and 4:30pm volunteers will join Riveredge staff for 2 hours of mustard pulling. All supplies will be provided! This opportunity is open to individuals and groups of up to 100 people at a time. Volunteers may be as young as 13 years old with supervision by an adult as well as a signed waiver for anyone under 18.
Pre-registration is required by May 3 at 11:55 pm.
Volunteers should park and meet at Fireman’s Park in Newburg (address below).
Please reach out to Hannah Sedgwick (hsedgwick@riveredge.us) with any questions or requested accommodations. We look forward to working with you in May!
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May 7
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December 15 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Trails Aglow:
Buckthorn Bonfire
Enjoy your Friday night by luminary light! Take in the beauty and serenity of a crisp winter evening on a self-guided 1.5 mile illuminated trail – a great adventure for both grownups and children. Traverse our trails on skis, snowshoes (6+ inches of snow), or your own two feet. A warm fire and hot cocoa will be awaiting you when you return.
Theme: Buckthorn Bonfire. Riveredge’s Conservation Crew has been hard at work removing invasive buckthorn around the property. Let’s kick off the winter season with a celebration around a bonfire with purpose! Go for a luminated winter hike, warm up around a toasty bonfire, and fill your belly with hot chocolate and popcorn made over the fire!
Snowshoe rental is available ($10/hour for non-members and FREE for Members). Event may be altered/canceled due to weather conditions.
All ages welcome!
Member: FREE | Non-member: $7
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
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December 15, 2023
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May 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer and Learn:
Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Looking for an opportunity to get outside and volunteer at Riveredge? Please join us for a day of working and learning together as we strive to control invasive species, like garlic mustard and dames rocket, at Riveredge. Do you have invasive species in your yard or your community? Come learn how to identifiy these plants, why they damage our native landscape and what we all can do about it!
Ages 12+
Pre-registration is not required, but very appreciated.
This event is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
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May 13, 2023
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May 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer and Learn:
Herbaceous Invasive Species Management
Looking for an opportunity to get outside and volunteer at Riveredge? Please join us for a day of working and learning together as we strive to control invasive species, like garlic mustard and dames rocket, at Riveredge. Do you have invasive species in your yard or your community? Come learn how to identify these plants, why they damage our native landscape, and what we all can do about it!
Ages 12+
Pre-registration is not required, but very appreciated.
This event is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
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May 6, 2023
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April 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Invasives Part 2:
Herbaceous Species
Have you ever wondered what plants are “”invasive”” and why? What do they look like? Why are they ecologically undesirable? Do you have any in your yard or woods? And, what can we do about them? Join us for an informative conversation that will address all the basics about herbaceous invasive species!
No pre-registration necessary
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April 13, 2023
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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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February 21, 2023
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January 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday Work and Learn:
Backyard Woody Invasive Species Removal
Spend the morning volunteering and learning with the Riveredge Conservation Department. We will learn while we work, to identify woody invasive species like buckthorn, autumn olive, and japanese bush honeysuckle. We will also learn why these species are detrimental to our native landscape and how we can safely and effectively remove them.
Please come prepared to work outdoors: bring warm boots, warm layers and leather gloves. Riveredge will provide loppers, hand saws and safety glasses. The work portion of this program will be physically rigorous.
Ages 12+
Pre-registration is not required, but very appreciated.
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January 14, 2023
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January 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
What’s the Deal with Invasive Species
with Joe Mantoan Jr
Have you ever wondered what plants are “invasive” and why? What do they look like? Why are they ecologically undesirable? Do you have any in your yard or woods? And, what can we do about them? Join us for an informative conversation that will address all the basics about both woody and herbaceous invasive species!
Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn on Zoom.
No pre-registration required.
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January 12, 2023
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December 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Buckthorn Bonfire Bonanza:
Goat Grazing Fundraiser
Join the Riveredge team for an evening bonfire! Help us raise money and awareness for our conservation efforts, including woody invasive species management strategies like goat grazing! We will set the night aflame with buckthorn that was cleared earlier in the season.
Popcorn and warm cider will be available for purchase. This event will also be happening durning our first Candelight Night Hike of the season so take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a winter evening at Riveredge.
This event is free to attend but donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated! Riveredge suggests a donation of $25 per family.
All ages are welcome at this family friendly festivity!
Pre-registration is not required, but very appreciated.
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