Programs > List of Events > October 2010

 

Celebrate Sturgeon Fest with Riveredge! Sponsor and release your own sturgeon in the Milwaukee River.   This is a family event, with special children’s

activities, a live reptile and animal educational display and, returning this year, a special ceremonial drumming and blessing of the sturgeon by the Potawatomi. 

Food will be available throughout the event.

 

 

How would you like to climb a tree with a big green snake called Verdi? Come hear this beautiful book about a python named the Verdi. This program will include crafts and games and treats on the theme of snakes. Find out about snakes at Riveredge. Fee: Free (Donations appreciated)

 

 

This program could also be titled, Self-propelled Birders Birding Locally for a

Year.  Scott Baughman demonstrates how one can successfully bike or walk

to birding areas close to home and save gas and reduce your carbon footprint. Fee: Free

 

 

Designed for new and experienced naturalists, these programs provide foundational training in ecology, natural history, and living systems. Through hands-on activities you’ll explore the landscape while gaining experience in teaching methods, program design, field study techniques and experimental methods. Sign up for one or all of the sessions. Visit www.riveredge.us for more details or call 262-375-2715.

Fee: $25/session

 

 

Join our canoe flotilla as we follow the recently released sturgeon on their way to Lake Michigan. Learn about the sonic tags implanted in the fish and hydrophone receivers used to track their progress towards the lake. Enjoy the rustic scenery and parks along the shoreline of the Milwaukee River. Visit the potential future spawning grounds of the sturgeon. Shoot the riffles of the river as is meanders its way toward the city of Milwaukee. Participants must be able to carry a canoe over a short portage. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch. Call to register. Deadline October 5. Fee due when registering. Rain date October 10.

Fee: $30

Member: $25

Sturgeon Volunteer: $20

 

 

Come capture the patterns and colors of fall! We will hike through our woods to enjoy the colors of the forest and collect leaves for a print making process using our leaf collections. Bring a cotton cloth item to make your print such as a blank t- shirt, light colored cloth napkins, pillow covers or tote bags. We will be using paints that do not wash out, so wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint spots on. You may purchase printing fabric for $5. Pre-registration is suggested.

Fee: Adult $7, Child $5

Member: Adult $5, Child $4

 

 

Explore the fall season at Riveredge! We will begin by reading Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert, and see what a good friend a tree can be. Then, we will hike the trails and listen to the leaves crunching beneath our feet. You will take home a part of the Fall Season too. Pre-registration suggested.

Fee: Adult $6, Nature Tots $4

Member: Adult $4, Nature Tots $3

 

 

Meet “Jenny” Appleseed and learn how to make apple cider; hunt for seeds in the forest and field; and learn about a current project at Riveredge to manage invasive plants.  You will also make a creative masterpiece to take back to your troop’s meeting place to remind you of your adventures.  This program helps your troop earn their Firefly Award (learn nature-related skills) and Clover Award (learn about natural areas). 

Pre-registration required.

Fee: Adult $7, 12 & under $5            

 

 

We will have fun doing some indoor and outdoor science experiments geared for the little ones. So meet at the outdoor tree house and we will go from there. A snack will be included, but feel free to bring a bag lunch for a picnic with the other participants. Appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages will enjoy it! Please dress accordingly.

Fee: Adult $6, Child $4

Members: Adult $4, Child $3

 

 

Come and explore if you dare…….We will begin our evening of mystery looking at bones and skulls. Who were they, and what secrets can their bones tell us about how they lived? We will make Jack-0-Lantern pumpkins to light our way home. Once the light of day fades into darkness, we will explore the nocturnal world of prairie and forest, to see who is prowling around in the night. Our adventure is rain or moon shine, so dress for the weather. Pre-registration suggested for the hike, but required for the jack-o-lantern carving.

Fees: Adult $7 & 12 and under $5

Members: Adult $5 & 12 and under $4

Jack – O–Lanterns $5

 

 

Experience first hand how these two organizations are putting into practice permaculture design principles. Witness how they are restoring and managing their land in a holistic and sustainable way.   Learn about the collaboration that has spawned “a community –based permaculture and local foods project” called Woodland Harvest. Tour both properties to see how a diversity of woody and herbaceous plants are interwoven to mimic native ecosystems. Sample locally grown seasonal foods such as cider and hazelnut butter. Pre-registration required. Fee: Free

 

 

Discover the diversity and richness of Hungarian cuisine, a tradition that grew out of the native abundance and ethnic influences of Slav's and Austrio-Germans as well as Ottoman Turks and mysterious gypsies. Tim Thomas will teach you how to make an authentic goulash, savory chicken paprikash with dumpling noodles and more, as we discover the vivid colors and flavors of the hearty Hungarian kitchen.

Class size: 12

Fee: $27

 

 

I couldn't think of a more colorful hike for October than the Holy Hill area.   This promises to be a hilly 3-4 mile hike with beautiful views.  We will be hiking the area Shannon Rd to Donegal Rd.   Park at the Holly Hill Trails Parking and picnic area.   Take St. Rd 167 going west 7.3 miles.   At Stations Way Rd. turn left and go south 0.1 miles to parking area.  Please call or email if you plan to attend.  262-353-5757 or judygn@sbcglobal.net.

 

 

The Photo Club brings together those who enjoy photography and wish to take better pictures through practice. Held at Riveredge on the last Tuesday of every month. 

Fee: Free

 

 

An evening of mystery, entertainment, fun and great food. The theme is a “Riveredge Reunion – 1980.” The “Play’s the Thing” at this first annual Mystery Dinner at Riveredge Nature Center. Prior to dinner, guests will enjoy appetizers provided by Roots Restaurant, participate in a wine cork pull and have an opportunity to bid on one very special item (think Tom Uttech). Invite your friends and family. We have limited dining space, so make your reservations early. Cost is $100 per person. Check the website for details - www.riveredge.us. All proceeds will benefit the programs and mission of Riveredge.