May 24 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Willow ID
with Zach Kron
Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification and their habitat needs. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow popultions, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in lab to review herbarium specimins and end it in the field. Dress for all forcasted weather, bring your knee high boots and a lunch!
Ages 18+
Members: $45 | Non-members: $55
Pre-register by June 4 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
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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
June 5
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January 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tea & Topics
Winter Prairie Plant ID with Matt Smith
Wish you knew more about the native plants at Riveredge Nature Center… and maybe even in your own backyard? Join Matt Smith, Riveredge’s Director of Research and Conservation, to learn about winter plant identification and their pollinator importance.
Enjoy lunch or a snack while you learn in person with us, or on Zoom.
Coming in person? Meet in the Barn!
Tea & Topics are always free to join! | Ages 16+
Pre-registration is not required.
Join the Virtual Program
January 11
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2:00 pm
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!
Register Here
May 13, 2023
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
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!
Register Here
May 6, 2023
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
February 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Growing Green:
Native Landscaping Design for the Novice
Would you like to beautify your back yard and improve habitat for wildlife and pollinators but don’t know where to start? This course is for you!
Join the conservation department for a morning of learning and planning. We will spend approximately an hour reviewing different principles of native landscape design and a broad sweep of plant profiles and their attributes. Most of the class will be spent working on your own design for your personal landscape with one on one help from guest consultants and experts in the field. By the end of the class you can walk out with a rough map and layout, a list of plants, trees and shrubs, a budget, timeline and the sense of confidence you need to get your design started!
Ages 14+
All Access Household: $30 | Trail Pass Household: $35 | Non-member Household: $40
Registration closes 9am on 2/3.
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Registration
Ages 14+
All Access Household: $30
Trail Pass Household: $35
Non-member Household: $40
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
February 4, 2023
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
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.
Register Here
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Registration
Ages 12+
Pre-registration is not required
but very appreciated
Register Here
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Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!
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January 14, 2023
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
August 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist: Focus on Prairie Flowers
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center. You may even learn some of the history of the land too.
Ages 12+
All Access Members: Free | Trail Pass Members: $5 | Non-members: $7
Registration closes August 10 at 4:30 pm
Register Here
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Registration
Ages 12+
All Access Members: Free
Trail Pass Members: $5
Non-members: $7
Register Here
-
Become a Member
Take advantage of member benefits and discounts!
Join Now
-
More Events
Explore other upcoming events!
Event Calendar
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 11, 2022
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
