Special Events

Ozaukee-Washington Birding Coalition (OWBC)

Run by Mequon Nature Preserve, Riveredge Nature Center, Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, and Lac Lawrann Conservancy. Go to the Ozaukee-Washington Birding Coalition Facebook page or contact Nick for more information and on how to attend.

Craft and Storytime

At 10:00 am on:

Tuesday, February 21st

Tuesday, March 21st

Tuesday, April 18th

Tuesday, May 23rd 

Remainder of 2023 coming soon

Listen to a seasonally-themed book read by one of our staff members! Then take a short, guided hike and come back for a fun nature craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org to claim a spot!

Junior Nature Book Club 

1st Wednesday of each month from 4:00-5:00 pm 

If you are a middle-schooler (5th-8th grade) and love to read, come be a part of our Junior Nature Book Club! Each month, we will read a nature-themed book. Each participant will get a FREE copy of the book. We will then get together (with snacks!) and discuss the book. Email Marianne at moconnor@mequonnaturepreserve.org if interested!

Winter Frolic: CANCELLED

Saturday, February 4th 10:00am-12:00pm AND 1:00pm-3:00pm

This event has been cancelled due to weather. All those that ordered a ticket will be refunded.

Sugar Maple Tapping 

Saturday, February 25th, 1:00pm 

Help staff with the first step of the maple syrup making process…tapping maple trees! At this event, you will learn how to tap a maple tree and how maple syrup is made. Limit to 35 individuals. Sign up required. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sugar-maple-tapping-tickets-488070400707 Event will take place in Elton’s Woods. Park at the Donges Bay Rd parking lot or driveway at 8519 Donges Bay Rd.

Restoration Rangers

From May-October, every Thursday from 9am-12pm, you can be a part of our Restoration Ranger program and work out on the land with staff! Please email Amanda at amanda@mequonnaturepreserve.org by the Wednesday before by 5pm to let us know you will be coming!

Ages 13 and up. 

Typical projects include: removal of invasive species (such as buckthorn, garlic mustard), mulching, weeding, brush removal, planting

Please dress for working outside. NO open-toed shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided.

You will be contacted in case of cancellation.