Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management

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+

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

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May 13 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
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Volunteer and Learn: Herbaceous Invasive Species Management

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+

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

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May 6 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Tea & Topics: Invasives Part II: Herbaceous Species

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!

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April 13 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

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.

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February 21 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Saturday Work and Learn: Backyard Woody Invasive Species Removal

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.

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January 14 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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Tea & Topics / Lunch & Learn: What’s the Deal with Invasive Species

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.

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January 12 @ 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Buckthorn Bonfire Bonanza: Goat Grazing Fundraiser

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!

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December 16, 2022 @ 4:30 pm 8:00 pm

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