Join us at River Bend Nature Center for our family or friend group overnight camp out. A little like glamping…this fun-filled event includes a campfire dinner, a guided sunset paddle on the Root River, a night hike, campfire snacks, and more. Wake up to a hearty camp breakfast and enjoy a morning hike and an […]
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Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Root River Environmental Education Community Center Offers Voyager Series Workshops Starting July 1
The Root River Voyager Series – environmental education workshops for community members ages 9 and up – starts on Thursday, July 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC), located at 1301 W. 6th Street. Topics will include the basics of canoeing and kayaking, water quality, invasive […]
RiverBend Nature Center Youth Paddle Camp and Sea Kayaking
Ages: 10 – 15 Perfect your paddling with more in-depth instruction and more time on the Root River! Our 4-day Paddle Camp will teach students how to safely and effectively maneuver a canoe and kayak on flat water. Learn paddling skills, including basic strokes and safety instruction. The camp will be led by a certified […]
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River Bend Nature Center Canoe and Kayak Rentals Now Open
River Bend Nature Center invites you and your family/friends to paddle on the Root River. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent seven days a week. Step into your boat, push away from land, dip your paddle into the water and take that first stroke! You’ll leave your cares and stresses behind as you sight […]
Sunset Paddle on the Root River
River Bend Nature Center is pleased to offer canoe and kayak rentals on the evening of the full moon on Friday, July 31st. Boats may be launched from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., and all boats must return by 9 p.m. Wind down, experience nature as it emerges at dusk on the quiet summer river. […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Root River Steelhead Facility open house offers insight, activities
Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. has been set as the open house at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Lincoln Park, 2200 Domanik Drive, Racine. See the event flyer. The public is encouraged to attend this event, whether you’re a novice angler, a veteran angler, or just like to eat fish! Enjoy guided […]
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Western Racine County Flooding At Historic Levels
Power was restored to some We Energies customers in Waterford by noon on Thursday, but much of the City of Burlington is still without power after being affected by the flooding from the Fox River. According to We Energies, 3,448 City of Burlington, 1,216 Town of Burlington, 251 Rochester and 40 Waterford customers were without […]
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BREAKING: Boy Drowns In Root River
A 14-year-old boy has died after he drowned in the Root River near the Washington Park Golf Course at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday. The boy, whose name has not been released, was swimming with friends. He went under, but never resurfaced. Rescue personnel from the Racine Fire Department found the boy. Life saving measures were performed, […]
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BREAKING: Man Hospitalized After Water Rescue
A 24-year-old man with mental health issues was hospitalized after being rescued from Lake Michigan at about 11:24 a.m. Sunday. Officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department Water Patrol were called to a report of a man yelling for help in Lake Michigan near the Root River, according to a press release. The man climbed […]
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Waukesha Water Presentation At UW-Parkside Set
Community members looking to understand the impact of how the City of Waukesha plans to return treated wastewater to Lake Michigan via the Root River can attend an informational meeting at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Dr. John Skalbeck, a professor of geosciences, and Dr. Theresa Castor, a professor of communication at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, […]
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WATERshed Program Looking For Volunteers
The WATERshed program, which teaches Racine Unified students about their local water resources, is looking for volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year. A program that teaches about water quality issues the Root River and Lake Michigan have had, the WATERshed Experience is a collaboration between the Racine Unified School District, River Bend Nature Center, City of […]
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RootWorks Meeting Set June 30
The Root River Council is hosting a public meeting on the RootWorks project, which is focused on an area-wide plan and the river loop schematic design for the Sam’s River Road area. A guided walking, and kayak or canoe paddling tour will be led by the Root River Council to explore the RootWorks area and […]
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Get outdoors this weekend!
This is a great September weekend to get out, see and do in Racine County! You can choose from among outdoor parties, living history and a river celebration. Come along with Real Racine. A musical finale. All good things must come to an end. The 2014 season for B-Town Sounds wraps up Thursday evening at […]
