Riveredge Nature Center

06/12/2026

Shoutout to super Riveredge volunteer Pat Fairchild, who provides the weekly updates to our What’s Blooming board in the Visitor Center! The time and expertise taken to walk the trails each week and provide updates in real time not only enhances our visitor experience, but provides scientific data that helps us understand how bloom times vary from year to year, identifying trends over time. Thank you, Pat! And everyone else, don’t forget to stop by the board before your next hike to see what beauty awaits you.

06/11/2026

Huge thanks to the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps for helping us manage a significant area of invasive garlic mustard and Dame's rocket in Mayhew Woods today. We appreciate your hard work!

06/11/2026

Drum roll please... Our recent Garlic Mustard Pull-a-Thon put us at the following stats so far in 2026:
71 volunteers
30 contractor bags of invasive garlic mustard removed
25 acres controlled

(Picture is from a past year... we were too busy slaying invasives to remember to take a moment for a photo!)

Sometimes, it feels amazing to see such a visual demonstration of impact. THANK YOU to all our conservation volunteers. Interested in doing something like this? We’ve got lots more opportunities for teams and individuals. Start here: https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/volunteer/

06/10/2026

A new season of Nature-Based Counseling is offered for free through the The Youth and Family Project, Inc. this summer! Beginning on 6/11, new sessions of nature-based counseling for youth and families begins, meeting at Riveredge. To find dates and to sign up to increase your family’s ability to communicate effectively and to connect joyfully, visit YFP’s website here: https://youthandfamilyproject.org/community-counseling-program/

06/09/2026

A walk in June. Here is your hiking inspo!💚

06/08/2026

Exciting news! We’re teaming up with Museum of Wisconsin Art do a member swap day on June 13! All Riveredge members will receive member benefits at MOWA (and vice versa) on this special day!

MOWA is a powerhouse of connection and immersive art experiences, located in downtown West Bend! On June 13, mention your Riveredge membership to enjoy free admission including special exhibition The American Landscape: Beyond the Horizon. Participate in related art activities, too! Build miniature cities, paint landscapes, and design parks while imagining how people shape and connect with the land.

Learn more at https://wisconsinart.org/

06/08/2026

We're so proud to share this story from Radio Milwaukee on our commitment to accessibility! 🌳Read it here:

The nonprofit organization added several new features to their 485 acres that makes them even more welcoming to all.

06/06/2026

Community Conservation Fridays! We’ve been hearing a call for more opportunities for the public to get hands-on in helping our local ecosystems. Come on out, and we’ll supply you with all the equipment and training you need to help our team clear invasive species from our forests and prairies. Meet new friends, get active, and do something good for the earth!

Fridays 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 - 9am-12pm
Sign up: https://secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37561

06/05/2026

In need of a self-care Saturday? Come for Yoga and Mindfulness on Saturday, 6/13 from 9:30am-12pm. We will begin with a 45 minute beginner-to-intermediate flow, followed by 45 minutes of outdoor mindfulness. This may include activities like walking meditation, journaling, and hands-on nature exploration!

https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/yoga-mindfulness-in-nature-3/

06/04/2026

FREE HIKING OPPORTUNITIES AT RIVEREDGE THIS MONTH:

Thursday, June 11 @ 10am - Stroll with a Naturalist: Nesting Birds
Saturday, June 13 all day - Free Trails Day! (Guided hike at 11am)
Thursday, June 25 @ 10am - Bird Songsters

Find more info on our website!