Become a Water Quality Monitor

May 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Become a Water Quality Monitor

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 18+

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

For questions and to register, contact Mary Holleback at 262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us by May 3 at 5:00 pm.

Meet at the West Parking Lot (address below).


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    Ages 18+ | Free
    Donations appreciated
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May 4 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Kewaskum

May 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in the Village of Kewaskum

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 Kewaskum Public Library (address below).

Free and for Kewaskum Residents Only

Ages 16+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration not required


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    Ages 16+
    Free
    Kewaskum Residents Only


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May 23, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Fredonia

May 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in the Village of Fredonia

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 Waubedonia Park near the boat launch (address below).

Free and for Fredonia Residents Only

Ages 16+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration not required


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    Ages 16+
    Free
    Fredonia Residents Only


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May 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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Milwaukee River Community Conversation in Grafton

May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Milwaukee River Community Conversation in the Village of Grafton

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 U.S.S. Liberty Memorial Public Library (address below).

Free and for Grafton Residents Only

Ages 16+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult

Pre-registration not required


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    Ages 16+
    Free
    Grafton Residents Only


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May 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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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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    Ages 16+
    Free
    Saukville Residents Only


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May 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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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+
    Free
    Newburg Residents Only


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May 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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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

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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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

Register Here

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    Ages 9+
    Free
    CRP Village Residents Only

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April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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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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    Ages 12+ | Free
    Donations appreciated
    To register contact Mary Holleback at
    262-416-1224 or mholleback@riveredge.us

    Donate Here

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May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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CRP Rain Barrel Workshop

April 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

CRP Rain Barrel Workshop

Riveredge Nature Center and the Community Rivers Program wants to help our communities take action to manage storm-water and improve water quality. Families are invited to learn about some 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.

Open to CRP residents ONLY (Newburg, Saukville, Grafton, Kewaskum, and Fredonia). 1 barrel per household.

Registration is required.

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    Free program
    Open to CRP Residents ONLY

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  • Community Rivers Program

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April 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

4301 County Road Y
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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