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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

Riveredge Nature Center

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A destination for learning, exploring, and celebrating the natural world since 1968. We aim to help others to live well on this earth.
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As a visitor to Riveredge you will find a diverse and beautiful landscape to wander on foot, on skis or snowshoes. Our 402-acre sanctuary has ten miles of trails around ponds and fens, through woodlands and prairies, and along the Milwaukee River. You will also discover one of the premier nature centers in the Great Lakes Region, widely recognized for providing innovative environmental education to learners of all ages for 40 years. Our goal is to build a self-discovered awareness that we are part of nature, and to empower people to act on that knowledge.

10/31/2026

HALLOWEEN BAT FACTS! They may be icons of this ghoulish time of year, but bats are anything but scary. Did you know…
🦇 A single bat can eat 1,000 insects in one hour, protecting crops, forests, and humans from harmful pests. Wisconsin bats naturally do the equivalent work of $650 million dollars of agricultural pest control each year.
🦇 Bats are super awesome moms. They have small litters and take exceptional care of their babies. They give birth upside-down!
🦇 Wisconsin has eight species of bats, and they all eat insects. (NOT blood.) Riveredge is home to six of those eight species: Big brown bat, Little brown bat, Silver-haired bat, Hoary bat, Eastern red bat, and Evening bat!
🦇 Bats are threatened by habitat disruption, insecticides, and disease. Learn more about how you can protect these fuzzy, helpful night fliers from the Wisconsin Bat Program: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/Bats

10/30/2026

This month’s Healthy River Community Citizen Tip: What to do with old fishing line!
Fishing is a wonderful recreation for all ages on Wisconsin waterways. However, fishing line that is not discarded properly can create a dangerous risk for wildlife who can ingest or become entangled in excess line. It’s heartbreaking to find a dead bird or turtle twisted up in old fishing line. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent this from happening!

DO
*Recycle excess fishing line in special containers often provided at boat launches and docks
*If you didn’t find a fishing line recycling container at your favorite spot, keep your excess line and mail it in for recycling to Berkley Recycling, 1900 18th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
*If you have to throw the line away, first place it inside another discarded bag or container before putting it in a bin or dumpster to help prevent the line from blowing back out into the environment
*Consider making your own fishing line recycling receptacle! Directions: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Recycling/FishingLine.html

DON’T
*General, single-stream recycling bins will not result in your fishing line being recycled
*Never toss your line on the ground

Riveredge partners with the Healthy River Communities of Village of Grafton, Village of Newburg, and Village of Saukville to help educate residents about how they can enjoy and protect their local waters. If your municipality is interested in becoming a Healthy River Community, contact John Rakowski at 262-375-2715 to get involved.

10/29/2026

A holiday favorite returns - HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS features hands-on, DIY, sustainable gift-making for kids, teens, and their families.

Teens Edition: Friday, November 20 - 6pm-9pm
Kids Edition: Saturday, November 21 - 12pm - 4pm

https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/handmade-for-the-holidays-a-giftmaking-gathering-2026/

10/28/2026

Do you or a loved one live with memory loss or other mild cognitive impairments? You and your care partner are welcome to join our Memory Cafe programs, offered on the first Thursday of each month from 1pm-2:30pm at Riveredge Nature Center! This program is offered in partnership with the ADRC of Ozaukee County and focuses on engaging activities and social connection with time outdoors all year ‘round. To register for this free program, please call Sarah Prohuska at 262-284-8120.

10/27/2026

Free Science Thursday Lecture: Living with Urban Coyotes: Coexistence without Conflict - At Riveredge on November 12, 1pm-2pm. Coyotes have long been misunderstood and persecuted. As a keystone species, coyotes are far more valuable than one might think. Wildlife conservationist Gabby Dahl will discuss their ecological benefits, methods by which they are hunted, and educate us about ways to mitigate human-coyote conflict through non-lethal methods. https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/science-thursday-living-with-urban-coyotes-coexistence-without-conflict/

10/27/2026

Fall joy during a school program with Thorson Elementary School! Thank you so much for visiting Riveredge! 😊🍂

10/26/2026

Riveredge Members, it’s almost time… Summer Camp 2027 registration opens (for member families only) on November 1st! General public registration will open on December 1. https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/program/summer-camp/

10/26/2026

We are so proud to partner with Blossom IDD! Thank you also to Mel's Charities for supporting programs like these that allow us to serve and support people with disabilities. 💚

10/24/2026

We’ve been seeing some ravens around Riveredge lately! Like the American crow, the common raven is a highly intelligent black-feathered corvid. Wondering if you’ve seen a raven or a crow? Use this cool guide from Rosemary of birdandmoon.com and Corvid Research to tell the difference!

10/23/2026

When you become a Riveredge member, you become a part of our support team. Membership dollars provide crucial funds for our conservation and education initiatives, while also coming with cool perks like discounts, exclusive events, early access to camp registrations, free hiking every day of the year, and reciprocal membership to nature centers throughout the country. Plus, membership costs are tax-deductible! Consider becoming a Riveredge member today!

https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/membership/

Address

4458 County Highway Y (Hawthorne Drive)
Saukville, WI
53080

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12623752715

Website

http://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/

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