Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff Cashman for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff Cashman for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This...
Stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your hike, gather around a bonfire and enjoy...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part of the...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis holiday season, join Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Come participate in the longest running community science birding project through a free guided hike along our Lake Terrace Loop! The Christmas Bird Count exists to promote bird conservation through observing wild birds and counting...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
The December Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere and for many cultures, it is a time of renewal and reflection on the year that was and the year that is to come. Literally meaning “Sun stands still,” this date is usually the shortest day of...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWinter can be an exciting time for birding in Wisconsin. We are fortunate to have many birds who remain throughout the year plus some interesting migrants who only visit during the colder months. Year-round birds we may see are Nuthatches, Cardinals, Woodpeckers and Chickadees. Migrants include winter finches, Dark-eyed Juncos...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Join Environmental Educator Cassie Rincon for an afternoon full of winter fun! Explore the trails in search of animal tracks, test your hypothesis with some winter experiments, and check out ice formations. After spending most of our time outside, we’ll come in to warm up with a cup of delicious...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHave you ever wondered how Valkyrie, the Bald Eagle, came to live with us at Schlitz Audubon? Join us for a family-focused story hour as we read A New Home for an Eagle, a children’s book written and illustrated by our staff. Learn about Valkyrie’s life, her job as an...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Adults, Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Julien Kozak. He’s a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose...
Adults, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCelebrate the New Year with a guided night hike at Schlitz Audubon under the stars. The remnants of Saturday’s Full Wolf Moon will illuminate our path as we explore different habitats in search of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your flashlight and experience the tranquility of our trails at night. This program...
Mondays, January 5, 12, 26 *No class January 19 This three-day series of Audubon Toddlers is facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. Join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will base our time outdoors on the weather and will move indoors...
Mondays, January 5 – February 9 Throughout this six-week yoga series, you will discover that Yoga is for every body. During each class, local yoga instructor Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke will guide you through a series of movements and regenerative poses that focus on breath, balance, and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals...
