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Riveredge Nature Center
This exceptional nature center straddles
1.5 miles of the Milwaukee River. More
than 10 miles of hiking trails access a
variety of woodlands, established
prairies, meadows,
and wetlands.
Scarlet Tanager,
Yellow-throated
Vireo, Rough-legged
Hawk and
Saw-whet owls use
the property. With
a bird checklist of
186 species, 600
plant species,
boardwalks, a viewing platform and
beautiful visitor center, this property is a
bird watcher’s paradise. Environmental
education is a key mission along with
land and water conservation.
Directions: From Hwy 33 at Newburg
follow Cty Y (Hawthorne Dr) northeast
along the Milwaukee River about 1 mile
to entrance.
Gazetteer: Page 39, A5.
Phone: 800/287-8098.
Web site: Riveredge Nature Center
Signature species: Songbirds,
waterfowl, shorebirds and
raptors.
Rare species: Cerulean Warbler,
Acadian Flycatcher, Winter Wren,
and Northern Harrier.
Seasonality: Open all year –
center hours found on website.
Parking: Parking lots.
Nearest food & lodging:
Saukville and West Bend.
Fee: Non-member trail fees apply. |
