Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge Nature Center 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 t

o 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.

Community Conservation Fridays! We’ve been hearing a call for more opportunities for the public to get hands-on in helpi...
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

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 ...
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/

FREE HIKING OPPORTUNITIES AT RIVEREDGE THIS MONTH:Thursday, June 11 @ 10am - Stroll with a Naturalist: Nesting BirdsSatu...
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!

All month long, use code JUNEBERRY at checkout to get 20% off any Riveredge membership: any level, whether renewing or j...
06/03/2026

All month long, use code JUNEBERRY at checkout to get 20% off any Riveredge membership: any level, whether renewing or joining for the first time! Unlimited hiking, reciprocal memberships across the country, and many other great perks! Riveredge membership is fully tax-deductible. Click here to get started: https://secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/forms/membership-1

Don’t forget that FAIRY FEST is coming up this Saturday, June 6! Meet special guest Mermaid Echo and learn about the mag...
06/01/2026

Don’t forget that FAIRY FEST is coming up this Saturday, June 6! Meet special guest Mermaid Echo and learn about the magic of nature. Costumes encouraged! Register your child here (supervising adults attend free): https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/event/fairy-fest-3/

School’s almost out, but Summer Day Adventures are in! These 90-minute group field trips at Riveredge are perfect for da...
05/30/2026

School’s almost out, but Summer Day Adventures are in! These 90-minute group field trips at Riveredge are perfect for day care groups, large families, visiting summer camps, scouts, or any other group of young people during the summer months. Check out all the details here: https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/program/summer-day-adventures/

Hey, maple monsters! We still have a small amount of maple candies and other maple goodies left from sugarin’ season! Sw...
05/29/2026

Hey, maple monsters! We still have a small amount of maple candies and other maple goodies left from sugarin’ season! Swing by our Visitor Center and snap them up while they last… otherwise you might have to wait until March 2027!

Everyone loves a turtle log! At the Riveredge ponds, it’s not uncommon to spot, 5, 10, or even MORE turtles on a single ...
05/28/2026

Everyone loves a turtle log! At the Riveredge ponds, it’s not uncommon to spot, 5, 10, or even MORE turtles on a single log. Come for a hike and say hello to these adorable little guys as you stroll the trails. (Also: soooo many frogs!)

One of our Visitor Center renovation features is a Lactation + Wellness Room, located in the hallway next to the Childre...
05/27/2026

One of our Visitor Center renovation features is a Lactation + Wellness Room, located in the hallway next to the Children's Library! It’s a peaceful, comfortable, quiet space for anyone who needs…

🍼 a place to breastfeed a child, bottle feed, or pump
🌻a place to regulate sensory needs
💚a self-care moment to regroup or meditate
🫂a place to help calm a child who’s having a “big feelings” moment

Stop in and check it out on your next visit!

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

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