Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
Join us for this engaging and inspiring evening program to learn about Kids Impact Community (KIC), a local nonprofit empowering kids and their grownups to make a difference through family-friendly service projects. You will get an inside look at KIC’s mission, guiding values, projects, and programming, as well as the chance to...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
Grab your partner and come on down while we dance to the music of The Tinker Boys! You and your family can learn some basic steps with the help of a caller or you can make up your own moves. Visit our owl ambassadors and learn why they are such...
Discover why turtles are totally terrific! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Jim Thielke for a special meet and greet with our turtle ambassadors. We will also create a turtle craft together to take home. Learn about the unique characteristics of each species and how we care for both them...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, January 24 & January 31 Using nature as an inspiration, participants will learn essential elements and basics of drawing during this two-day workshop. We’ll cover the use of materials, drawing from life, and linear perspective. You’ll work at your own pace and learn how to draw what you perceive....
Families, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join 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
On 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, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join 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 Roxie Beane. She plays an array of family...
Join photographer and Schlitz Audubon Creative Lead Zoe Finney for the opening reception of her “VIVID” exhibit. Meet Zoe and fellow art lovers to discuss the pieces and connect with a community of creatives. Featuring 63 pieces, this exhibit brings brightness in the midst of winter and hopes to inspire you...
Thursdays, January 29 – February 19 Immerse yourself in the art of memoir writing with a workshop set amidst the serene beauty of nature. These four sessions combine writing exercises, group discussions, and reflective readings to help you craft your personal narrative. Engage with fellow participants in a supportive and...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
Families, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join 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
On 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
Join 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 Matt Froelich, a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter and member of the Milwaukee rock...
Adults, Families, Guided Hikes
RAIN DATE: Monday, February 2 | 6:00p-7:30p February is one of the country’s snowiest months of the year, giving the month’s full moon its namesake: the Snow Moon. Embark on a journey to experience nature during Wisconsin's stillest and quietest month by searching for evidence of elusive winter animals along...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
Wednesdays, February 4 – March 11 This six-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up, basic training exercises, instruction, and review of previous material....
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator 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 program is...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership
More than 50 million people consider themselves avid bird watchers and enthusiasts in the United States. This virtual program, via Zoom, will help prepare attendees for the Great Backyard Bird Count, an international bird observation program that takes place February 13 - 16. Over 800,000 citizen scientists participated last year alone...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...