# Nourish and Nature: Family Dinner Nights at Riveredge

> Program for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., Sept 16 – Nov 18, 2026 (remaining: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18).
- Where: Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Price: Free for everyone
- Schedule: Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., Sept 16 – Nov 18, 2026 (remaining: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18).
- Organizer: Youth and Family Project with Riveredge Nature Center
- Official page: https://riveredgenaturecenter.org/events/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A weekly cook-together dinner for families run with the Youth and Family Project. Each week families help prepare part of a shared dinner (Nov 4 is pizza quesadillas), sit down to a full meal together, and practice simple skills for stronger family connection. Free for everyone.

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