Event Information
Everyday Adventures: Tree Climbing at Riveredge Nature Center for Young Adults (PUBLIC) Location: Riveredge Nature Center (4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080)

Saturday, September 21* @ 1-3pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080

Join us for an Autumn adventure among the trees with your fellow young adult cancer peers! 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. All the equipment is provided free of charge!

All abilities welcome - adaptive climbing options are available**

Specific location information and event details will be emailed to registrants. * Rain date: Sat, Oct 12 at 3-5pm.

Who:

  • This event is for young adults (ages 18-45) that have been diagnosed with cancer before age 40—any stage, any cancer, anywhere in your cancer experience.
  • Bring a guest with you (age 18+) — Please complete separate registrations

Spots are limited and registration is required.

Questions? Email Marc@gildasclubmadison.org

**Participants need to be able to follow directions, sit up on their own, and have at least some upper body strength. Adaptive Tree Climbing uses ropes and pulleys to reduce body weight and assist participants during their climb. Climbers who have limb differences, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, knee or hip replacements, and many other strength related issues have been able to climb the trees at Riveredge!


****To attend this event, please assure you are free of any symptoms of viral or bacterial illness. COVID precautions will be taken - Please review the expectations:

  • If a participant has any COVID symptoms or pending test result, they cannot attend.
  • If a participant tests positive for COVID, they cannot attend the event unless they are 10 days from their positive test.
  • Social distance as much as possible.
  • Masks are recommended indoors.
  • It is recommended participants be fully COVID vaccinated    
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