It’s that Summer Camp feeling… ah! Camp is still going strong here at Riveredge. It’s clear to us that kids getting back to nature are happy kids. 🙂

Summer Camp teamwork: one crayfish spotter, one crayfish catcher! 🦞🌊

If you’re working on your plant ID skills, visit our “What’s Blooming” board in the Visitor Center. Updated weekly by a phenology volunteer, it gives an of-the-moment forecast about what you might see when you hike the trails. It’s always a great time to learn something new!

FREE guided hikes for adults in August! Meet us inside the Visitor Center and we’ll take you for an educational adventure out on the trails. Stroll with a Naturalist: Prairie Flowers 8/14 at 10am Stroll with a Naturalist: Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants 8/28 at 10am

If land management for your profession or home property includes using a chainsaw, you may be interested in the SAWW Chainsaw Trainings held at Riveredge! Start with Level 1, next offered on August 20 8am-4pm. Sign up here: riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/saww-lev…

Little Explorers playgroup is back! Our first session of the season is on Thursday, August 21 at 10am. Register for this fun and educational playtime for kids 2-5 here: riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/little-e…

ANNOUNCEMENT: AUTUMN ACOUSTICS 2025 LINEUP! Yes, we know it’s not ‘til October, but we’re too excited to wait… so tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW! riveredgenaturecenter.org/program/autumn… LINEUP: Maximiano The Stephen Hull Experience Valley Fox Mortgage Freeman Dandy Freling Nzinga Terry King

Breathe in, breathe out. Recenter. Recharge. Time in nature creates so many benefits for our bodies, minds, and hearts.

While it has been our goal to keep our Visitor Center building open to the public as much as possible during construction, we have to close temporarily this week (8/25 thru 9/1) while the new epoxy flooring is installed and setting. Please note that our trails remain open!

It’s Back to School season! Is your little one heading into Grade 4? If so, don’t forget to take advantage of our free 4th grade family memberships! secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/forms/4thgrade #4thgrader #grade4 #4thgrade

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Our buildings will be closed Saturday through Monday, but trails remain open dawn ‘til dusk. Just visit the kiosks at any of our trailheads for maps, info, and trail fee donations (look for the blue box).

FREE GUIDED HIKES this month: Thu, 9/11 10am - Stroll with a Naturalist: Sturgeon Trailer tour (for adults, meets at Riveredge West Entrance) Sat, 9/13 2pm - Welcome Hike (All ages, meets at the Riveredge Visitor Center)

SAT, OCT 4 | AUTUMN ACOUSTICS MUSIC FESTIVAL: Where you get a whole day of rockin’ outdoor music on two stages, fantastic fall views, food trucks, coffee, baked goods, beverages, art stations, and extremely great vibes. riveredgenaturecenter.org/program/autumn… #wisconsin #itsfallyall #milwaukee

Happy Tuesday, friends! We hope that you get at least one moment today where you feel as content and unbothered as this painted turtle on a log. 🙂

Flow into fall with our Autumn Yoga Series! Thursday nights from 5:30-6:30pm on October 2, 15, and 30. Sign up for any single class or sign up for all three for a special price. riveredgenaturecenter.org/events/

Check out our early childhood programs in October for ages 2-5: Little Explorers Playgroup: Thu 10/9 and 10/30 at 10 - 11:30am Nature Tots: Wed 10/15 at 10-11:30am Sign up your little one for any of these programs on our events calendar: riveredgenaturecenter.org/calendar/month…

Fall is the time to shine for the Riveredge Farm! -Take a tour of our sustainably designed permaculture farm: Wed, 10/8 at 5:30pm riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/riveredg… -Visit us at the Port Washington Farmers Market on 10/11, 10/18, and 10/25!

It’s almost time for our Riveredge trick-or-treat event, Trails and Treats (Friday, 10/24)! Grab your costumes and flashlights and prepare for spooky (but not scary) fun on the trails! riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/trails-t…

FREE GUIDED HIKES at Riveredge in October! Register for any of these hikes on our event calendar. Thu, 10/9 | 10am - Stroll with a Naturalist: Fall Colors and Flowers Sat, 10/11 | 2pm - Welcome Hike Thu, 10/23 | 10am - Stroll with a Naturalist: How Nature Prepares for Winter

TRAILS AND TREATS - Friday, 10/24! Families with kids 2-12 can adventure along a 1.5 mile loop, as activity stations and fun will be scattered about the land. Visit educators in costume and dive into hands-on experiences! riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/trails-t…