Night hike schedule at Riveredge set

Riveredge Nature Center in the Town of Saukville has scheduled its Trails Aglow night hikes for the winter.

The hikes, held on Fridays in January and February, run from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Those attending may hike, snowshoe or ski if trail conditions allow over luminary-lit trails.

There are themes for each night — for Jan. 2 the theme is “Music in the New Year,” for Jan. 9 “S’mores Night,” Jan. 16 “Riveredge Birthday Party,” Jan. 23, “Stargazing Scavenger Hunt,” Jan. 30 “Wellness in Nature,” Feb 6 “Game Night” and Feb. 13 “Valentine’s Night.”

There is no fee but those attending are asked to register in advance.

Riveredge is also hosting a free Family Nature Club session from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 29, at Ridge Run Park in West Bend.

The event will include activities for children from birth to age 18. There will be hot cocoa and tea on the camp stove, room to roam and ways to enjoy the winter landscape and connect with other families who enjoy the outdoors.

There is no fee but those attending are asked to register in advance.

A winter yoga and mindfulness retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 3.

Heat-building yoga will be taught at the Sugarbush House, followed by time to set personal visions for the new year over herbal tea. 

A lunch of salad and vegetable chili will be provided. 

Those attending should bring their own mats and journals or use extras provided by SOYO Studios. 

The session, for people 18 and older, is $35 for Riveredge members and $45 for nonmembers.

For more information or to register, visit riveredgenaturecenter.org or call (262) 375-2715.

Riveredge is at 4458 Hwy. Y.