April 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green: Shearing Sheep & Angora Goats Demonstration
Join us for an immersive experience at Honey Creek Orchard in Cedarburg (address below) as part of our Growing Green program series. Witness the skill and expertise of Luke and Bri, two of our Riveredge Nature Center educators, who also co-own the business Riversong Shearing. This interactive demonstration offers a unique opportunity not only to witness the artistry of shearing firsthand but also to learn from Luke and Bri about sustainable farming practices, the importance of fiber animals in agriculture, and the harmonious relationship between humans, animals, and the environment. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, a fiber arts enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of agriculture, this event promises to be both educational and inspiring. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience as we explore the wonders of Growing Green through shearing. Learn more about Luke, Bri, and Riversong Shearing below.
Members*: $10 | Non-members: $15
All ages welcome. Children under 2 can attend free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration required by April 22 at 4:00 pm.
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*MEMBERS: Riveredge has a new registration system. Please login (for the member discount) by following these instructions.
About Luke, Bri, and Riversong Shearing:
Luke and Bri lead a unique lifestyle, spending most of the year working at Riveredge and then embarking on an exciting journey as traveling shearers during the shearing season. Their adventures take them across 13 states, starting in Florida during the winter months and shearing at approximately 250 farms. Specializing in sheep, alpacas, and llamas, Luke and Bri bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the shearing demonstration. As they expertly shear the sheep and Angora goats, they will share insights into their nomadic lifestyle, their experiences on the road with their faithful chihuahua companion, and the joys and challenges of life as traveling shearers.
Members:
If you need to check your membership status , 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 23
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February 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tour:
PortFish
PortFish is a nonprofit organization formed to address, and raise awareness about, issues and concerns regarding our current and future food supply. Their hope is to establish an independent, local, sustainable, and year-round food system in our community; developing a working model that other communities can follow. PortFish is experimenting with alternative growing systems, including aquaponics and hydroponics, that can produce food for our community year-round.
Join Riveredge on a tour of PortFish to learn about sustainable and healthy alternatives to food production and supply, and how to engage communities in actively exploring alternatives.
All ages welcome! Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $10 | Non-member Adult (12+): $20
Member Child (3-11): $5 | Non-member Child(3-11): $10
Children under 3 are free!
Pre-registration required by February 6 at 11:59 pm
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Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
February 7
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October 4 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guilded walk on Riveredge’s 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our organic veggie farm, ask the guild questions, and get inspired to apply some of the farm’s sustainable habits into your own gardening life.
All ages welcome! Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $10 | Non-member Adult (12+): $20
Member Child (2-11): $5 | Non-member Child(2-11): $10
Pre-registration required by October 3 at 11:59 pm
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Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
October 4, 2023
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September 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guided walk on Riveredge’s 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our organic veggie farm, ask the guide questions, and get inspired to apply some of the farm’s sustainable habits into your own gardening life.
All ages welcome! Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $10 | Non-member Adult (12+): $20
Member Child (2-11): $5 | Non-member Child(2-11): $10
Pre-registration required by September 5 at 11:59 pm
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Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
September 6, 2023
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August 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Sauve Terre Farm
Meet us at Sauve Terre Farm in West Bend (address below) for a tour of a local, ecological, grass-fed beef farm. Sauve Terre Farm strives to support ecological regeneration with perennial plantings and rotational grazing, all while creating a nutrient-dense, healthy, local food source, which will be available to sample. Focus on the calves, cows, and rotational grazing.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $5 | Non-member Adult (12+): $10
Member Child (2-11): $3 | Non-member Child(2-11): $5
Children under 2 can attend free!
Pre-registration required by August 29 at 11:59 pm
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Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
August 30, 2023
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August 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Riveredge Permaculture Farm
Take a guided walk on Riveredge’s 4-acre permaculture farm! Learn about what happens on our veggie farm, ask the guide questions, and get inspired to apply some of the farm’s sustainable habits into your own gardening life.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $10 | Non-member Adult (12+): $20
Member Child (2-11): $5 | Non-member Child(2-11): $10
Pre-registration required by August 11 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
August 12, 2023
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July 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Grounded LLC
Grounded LLC (address below) strives to balance ecological integrity with agricultural resilience by integrating ancient and regenerative farming methods in harmony with natural wild lands. Owned and operated by Angela Curtes, Grounded’s operations are based in the heartland of the Midwest in Southeast Wisconsin on her family’s 80-acre farm. The land is nestled in the rolling glaciated hills of the Mid-Kettle Moraine region within the beautiful headwaters valley of Cedar Creek that flows to the Great Lakes. Historically, the farm was a small dairy using organic practices, then a conventional crop farm that Grounded has transitioned to mixed hay of flowering legumes and grasses grown using organic and biodynamic practices.
Grounded continues forward 30 years of land stewardship and management by the Curtes Family of its natural areas, including forests, pollinator prairies, and hedgerow buffers, all contributing to the diversification of the lands ecology and natural habitats. A heat-controlled biodynamic compost system lies at the heart of the farm. Grounded-born medicinal crops for animal and human well-being include: Alfalfa-Grass Hay, Echinacea purpurea (Purple Cone Flower), Calendula, and cannabidiol (CBD)-rich Industrial Cannabis Sativa Hemp.
What to expect: A family friendly 1/2 mile hike meandering through field and forest talking about the land and projects underway at Grounded.
Learn more by visiting groundedllc.net and joining us for a farm tour led by Angela Curtes.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $5 | Non-member Adult (12+): $10
Member Child (2-11): $3 | Non-member Child(2-11): $5
Children under 2 can attend free!
Pre-registration required by July 25 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
July 26, 2023
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June 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Sauve Terre Farm
Meet us at Sauve Terre Farm in West Bend (address below) for a tour of a local, ecological, grass-fed beef farm. Sauve Terre Farm strives to support ecological regeneration with perennial plantings and rotational grazing, all while creating a nutrient-dense, healthy, local food source, which will be available to sample. Focus on lifecycles with kids (baby goats) and pregnant cows on the farm this June!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Member Adult (12+): $5 | Non-member Adult (12+): $10
Member Child (2-11): $3 | Non-member Child(2-11): $5
Children under 2 can attend free!
Pre-registration required by June 20 at 11:59 pm
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
June 22, 2023
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January 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Growing Green Farm Tours:
Lone Duck Farm
Lone Duck Farm, near West Bend, WI, is an aquaponic farm growing produce without petrochemical fertilizers or pesticides, in accordance with organic practices. Lone Duck selects heirloom varieties that give the best flavors available to their CSA members and restaurant buyers. Aquaculture involves raising fish and prawns, and their health is maintained by providing an appropriate environment.
For this Growing Green session, we will learn how aquaculture provides both unique solutions to agricultural challenges and sustainable, nutritious, local food. Adults and families are welcome to join (parents and guardians are responsible for their children). We will meet at Lone Duck Farm, address listed below.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All Access Adult: $10 | Trail Pass Adult: $15 | Non-member Adult: $20
All Access Child: $5 | Trail Pass Child: $7 | Non-member Child: $10
Pre-registration required by January 24 at 11:59 pm
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All Access Child: $5 | Trail Pass Child: $7
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Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
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