Date: Sat May 30 2026, 10:00 AM CST - 2:00 PM CST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
This event is hosted by Riveredge Nature Center. Please direct questions there.
Tree Climbing Festival
Saturday, May 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Climbs every 20 minutes
For adult and/or
youth climbers – open to everyone ages 7+ | $25 per participant
Register for Tree Climbing Festival
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).
Pricing*: $25 per participant – Includes 20 minutes of tree climbing
Open to individuals as well as groups as long as all climbers are 7+ years old. Limit of 10 participants per 20 minute climbing time slot.
At least one adult chaperone per 10 youth is required for youth / scouting groups.
Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended by May 29 at 11:59 pm. Use the button below to register for a 20 minute tree climbing slot. Spots may be available the day of the event, but are not guaranteed.
Register for Tree Climbing Festival
*If an adult or child with a registered climber wants to attend the festival without climbing, you can add a non-climber registration for $7 using the button above and choosing the non-climber option. The non-climber must be ages 7+ and registered with at least one climber.
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the festival, please contact Alina Prahl at aprahl@riveredge.us or 262-375-2715.
