September 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Nature Club:
River Ramblings
Prepare to get wet while exploring the Milwaukee River. Water shoes, clothes that can get wet, and maybe even a towel are needed for this adventure as we will be walking through the river and using tools to catch critters who call the river their home!
Family Nature Club is a free offering to our community designed for kids, teens, and their families. We facilitate outdoor, environmental-education based experiences for families to enjoy together.
Meet at Waubedonia Park in Fredonia (address below).
All ages are welcome!
Pre-registration is required by September 17 at 11:59 pm.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Register Here
September 18
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
June 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Milwaukee River
Lake Sturgeon Update
with the Wisconsin DNR
Join WDNR fisheries biologist, Aaron Schiller to learn about the current status of the Milwaukee River Lake Sturgeon Program and what’s coming next! Since the start of the Milwaukee River Lake Sturgeon Rehabilitation Program in 2006, over 100 sturgeon have been re-captured in various WDNR surveys. The goal of the project has been to:
-Re-establish a self-sustaining spawning population of Lake Sturgeon in the Milwaukee River system
-Annually stock 1,000 fingerlings using a streamside rearing facility
-Develop sturgeon population assessments in Milwaukee River
-Adjust methods as knowledge develops to improve survival and return to the river
-Improve habitat where needed and possible
Come hear about the status of the program and bring your questions!
Pre-registration is not required. All ages are welcome! This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
June 13
@
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
July 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Grafton
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Veterans Memorial Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a Community Rivers Program team member, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home; The Milwaukee River. Bait is provided. A limited number of fishing poles will be available or feel free to bring your own. Children 16 and under do not require a fishing license.
Registration is not required, but highly recommended. Registration is through the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide (page 24).
Free and for Grafton Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Grafton Parks & Rec Activity Guide
July 20
@
1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
July 13 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Fredonia
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Waubedonia Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a Community Rivers Program team member, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home; The Milwaukee River. Bait is provided. A limited number of fishing poles will be available or feel free to bring your own. Children 16 and under do not require a fishing license.
Free and for Fredonia Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
July 13
@
4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
July 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Rivers Program
Family Fishing Fun in Saukville
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Ehlers Park! With a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of our CRP team, we will try to catch and identify each fish before releasing them back into their home the Milwaukee River. Baits and poles will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Free and for Saukville Residents Only
Ages 10+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult
Registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
July 6
@
4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
