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Date: Sat Oct 17 2026, 10:00 AM CST - 2:00 PM CST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Brownies,
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
This event is hosted by Riveredge Nature Center. Please direct questions there.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For adult and/or youth climbers – open to EVERYONE ages 8+ | $25 per participant
Pre-registration is required by October 14th at 11:59 pm.
Register for the Tree Climbing Festival
Do you want to get up into the trees? Encounter the giants of the forest and explore trees from a new perspective as you climb into the canopy under the guidance of trained facilitators. Ascend to the top, swing from a branch, or try a “bat hang” – Adventure awaits!
The Tree Climbing Festival Registration includes 20 minutes of climb time (please choose a time slot when registering), a scavenger hunt along the trails, a naturalist-led hands-on nature investigation, and access to picnic areas for lunch (please pack a lunch and be mindful of single use plastic waste).
Geocaching will be available! Limit of 1 GPS per group, GPS units are first come first serve, and will be available from the naturalist in the Coop.
Pricing*: $25 per participant – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing
Open to individuals as well as groups as long as all climbers are 8+ years old. Limit of 10 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot. Youth must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Steff Merten at smerten@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
