Riveredge Prairie Days Events
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Poke Around the Prairie
Saturday, August 21, 1 - 4pm
Spend a fun-filled summer afternoon exploring the Riveredge prairies. Uncover some of the hidden wonders of this special environment through a variety of exciting activities. Join a Naturalist to catch, tag and release Monarch butterflies as we take part in the Monarch Watch migration research project. Learn about the journey and migration patterns of the Monarch and how you can help this amazing insect. You and your family won’t want to miss storytelling, crafts, games and much more. Pre-registration is not required, but is appreciated.
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ADULT LEARNING:
Knee Deep in Prairies
Wednesday, August 11, 8am-4:30pm
Join us for a full day of fun on the prairie, designed to pique your curiosity about, increase your appreciation of and fire up your enthusiasm for prairies.
Activities will include walks and talks on and about Riveredge’s exceptional prairie plantings with teams of regional experts, all of whom have first-hand experience in planting and maintaining prairie habitats in southeast Wisconsin. Come to share, to learn, to ask questions, to laugh and to recharge your commitment to preserving tallgrass prairie, one of our most endangered ecosystems. A wonderful lunch will be prepared by Riveredge’s own Habitat Healers. See newsletter insert for program information and registration form, or register online.