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Vernal Pond Sensory Exploration

April 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Vernal Pond Sensory Exploration

Come join a Riveredge naturalist as we use all of our senses to explore one of the most fascinating springtime worlds – the vernal pond. We’ll gently catch and release the creatures we find and learn about their amazing lives.

Ages 6-12

All Access Members: $3 | Trail Pass Members: $5 | Non-members: $7

Pre-registration required by April 28 at 11:59 pm

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April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Saukville

May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in the Village of Saukville

Each community’s relationship with the Milwaukee River is unique, and we want to explore your connection and understanding of our flowing river during the Milwaukee River Community Conversation! Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource. We’ll identify both negative and positive aspects to the Milwaukee River and the Milwaukee River Watershed as a whole while developing strategies for reaching future aspirations.

This program takes place at the Oscar Grady Library (address below).

Free and for Saukville Residents Only

Ages 16+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration not required


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May 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Oscar Grady Public Library

151 S. Main St.
Saukville, WI 53080 United States + Google Map
262-284-6022

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Newburg

May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in the Village of Newburg

Each community’s relationship with the Milwaukee River is unique, and we want to explore your connection and understanding of our flowing river during the Milwaukee River Community Conversation! Join the Community Rivers Program for an open community conversation to share thoughts and concerns regarding the health and quality of this local freshwater resource. We’ll identify both negative and positive aspects to the Milwaukee River and the Milwaukee River Watershed as a whole while developing strategies for reaching future aspirations.

This program takes place at the Newburg Community Center (address below).

Free and for Newburg Residents Only.

Ages 16+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration not required


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    Ages 16+
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May 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Newburg Community Center

450 Main St.
Newburg, WI United States + Google Map

CRP Rain Barrel Workshop

April 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Community Rivers Program Rain Barrel Workshop

Riveredge Nature Center and the Community Rivers Program wants to help our communities take action to manage stormwater and improve water quality! Families are invited to learn about the importance of backyard green infrastructure through the use of rain barrels. Simple step-by-step instructions on how to set up and then put your rain barrel to use will be provided. 1 barrel per household.

This program is free and for CRP Village Residents Only (Grafton, Saukville, Newburg, Kewaskum, & Fredonia)

Ages 9+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration required by April 24 at 11:59 pm

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April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

CRP Rain Barrel Workshop

April 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Community Rivers Program Rain Barrel Workshop

Riveredge Nature Center and the Community Rivers Program wants to help our communities take action to manage stormwater and improve water quality! Families are invited to learn about the importance of backyard green infrastructure through the use of rain barrels. Simple step-by-step instructions on how to set up and then put your rain barrel to use will be provided. 1 barrel per household.

This program is free and for CRP Village Residents Only (Grafton, Saukville, Newburg, Kewaskum, & Fredonia)

Ages 9+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration required by April 24 at 11:59 pm

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  • Community Rivers Program

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April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

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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    262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us

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May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

CRP Storm Drain Stenciling in Saukville

April 25 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Community Rivers Program Storm Drain Stenciling in Saukville

As the seasons change, have you ever wondered what happens to the leaves as they fall? We all know littering is bad, but ’leaf litter’ is a separate ecological issue for our waterways. Join the Community Rivers Program to clean out our storm drains! Along the way you will learn more about how fallen leaves deposit an excess of nutrients into our waterways & what you can do to minimize this! Sign up as a group or an individual; we provide the supplies and you provide the manpower!

This program is free and for Saukville Residents Only

Location for program and parking: Veterans Park

Ages 5+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration required by April 24 at 11:59 pm

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April 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Veterans Park

639 E Green Bay Ave
Saukville, Wisconsin 53080 United States + Google Map

CRP Storm Drain Stenciling in Fredonia

April 18 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Community Rivers Program Storm Drain Stenciling in Fredonia

As the seasons change, have you ever wondered what happens to the leaves as they fall? We all know littering is bad, but ’leaf litter’ is a separate ecological issue for our waterways. Join the Community Rivers Program to clean out our storm drains! Along the way you will learn more about how fallen leaves deposit an excess of nutrients into our waterways & what you can do to minimize this! Sign up as a group or an individual; we provide the supplies and you provide the manpower!

This program is free and for Fredonia Residents Only

Location for program and parking: Garton’s Co. Milwaukee Furniture Products

Ages 5+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration required by April 17 at 11:59 pm

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April 18, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Garton’s Co. Milwaukee Furniture Products

W4430 Cr H
Fredonia, Wisconsin 53021 United States + Google Map

Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling

August 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling

Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We’ll explore this wonderful, watery world and seek out the creatures that call the river home. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to pack a snack and stay for a picnic after the program.

Ages 5+

All Access Members: $6 | Trail Pass Members: $8 | Non-members: $10

Registration closes August 20 at 11:59 pm

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    Ages 5+
    All Access Members: $6
    Trail Pass Members: $8
    Non-members: $10

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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 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling

July 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Parent / Grandparent Trek: River Rambling

Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We’ll explore this wonderful, watery world and seek out the creatures that call the river home. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to pack a snack and stay for a picnic after the program.

Ages 5+

Members: $6 | Non-members: $10

Registration closes July 19 at 11:59 pm

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    Ages 5+
    All Access Members: $6
    Trail Pass Members: $8
    Non-members: $10

    Register Here

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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

July 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

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