Join us at 9am while we clean up our waterways!
Start your day making a visible difference. We are partnering with Milwaukee Riverkeepers to remove trash and debris from the riverbanks that nourish our community and wildlife. All cleanup supplies provided—just bring your energy and a pair of gloves if you have them. Perfect for families, individuals, and anyone who wants to give back to the waterways that give us so much.
Care for the waterways that sustain our community
Kicking Off at 11:00 AM!
Join us for a day of fun, food, and adventure at Sugar Maple Nature School!

Open House
Discover where nature-based learning comes alive. Tour Sugar Maple Nature School’s classrooms and outdoor learning spaces to see where children connect with the seasons every day. Connect with other families who value outdoor exploration and environmental stewardship.
Come tour our school

Pine View Wildlife Presentation
Meet the wild. Pine View Wildlife Refuge brings their incredible birds of prey ambassadors—hawks, owls, and eagles—along with educational aides and other species to illustrate a powerful truth: nothing lives unto itself in the wild. Through engaging storytelling and live animals, you’ll be able to see these animals up close and personal.
Meet the wild neighbors who share our world.

Community Celebration
Learning is better with good food and great company. Enjoy live music, and hands-on nature activities designed for curious minds of all ages. Wander our trails, try your hand at nature crafts, and connect with other families who value outdoor exploration and environmental stewardship. This is your community—let’s celebrate it together.
Celebrate our place in the natural world together
Why Attend
This is more than an event—it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in your community while experiencing the wonder of wildlife up close. You’ll restore the riverbanks that sustain our ecosystem, meet rescued birds of prey and learn their stories from expert handlers, tour Sugar Maple’s nature-based classrooms where children connect with the wild every day, and build community with neighbors who share your love of the outdoors.
Whether you’re five or seventy-five, you’ll engage head, heart, and hands through meaningful service, rare encounters with raptors, and celebration with your nature-loving community.
Event Details & Registration
Cost: Free and open to the community
When:
Saturday, April 25th
River Cleanup: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Open House: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pine View Wildlife Presentation: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Where:
River Cleanup: Hawthorn Hills County Park
Saukville, WI 53080 (follow signs to river)
Open House: Sugar Maple Nature School
2200 Hawthorne Hills Camp Rd., Saukville, WI 53080
Recommended but not Required