• Guided Forest Bathing: South Ravine Trail

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This session is sold out, but you can join us on November 16. Info and tickets. Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our South Ravine forest. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended...

    Sold Out $23.00 – $34.00
  • Nature Ambassadors

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

  • Raptor Encounter

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

  • Creepy Crawling Critters

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Millipedes, cockroaches, spiders, oh my! Some may call them creepy, but we call them cool creatures that are helpful to our environment. In this program, you will meet our invertebrate animal ambassadors up close and discover their habitats, diets, and interesting adaptations. Then go on a guided hike to discover...

    Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00
  • Mindfulness Meditation Compassion Series

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Tuesdays, October 28 – November 18 This is a series of four mindfulness meditation classes cultivating present moment attention. With mindfulness we can live more intentionally and with added ease. In this series we review several mindful meditation compassion practices, emphasizing self-compassion, in order to bring emotional balance and foster purpose-driven...

    Get Tickets $70.00 – $85.00 8 tickets left
  • Protecting the Night: Understanding Bats and Light Pollution Through Citizen Science

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Spend an evening during International Bat Week learning about Wisconsin’s resident bat species​, encroaching light pollution, and how we’re discovering its impact on bats. We will start with an indoor presentation about recent citizen science efforts here at the Center. Afterwards, we will take a short walk on our accessible...

    Sold Out $17.00 – $23.00
  • Tiny Hands Gardening: Owl Statues

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    As the days get cooler, we welcome back the owls for winter! Owls are the forest’s silent guardians, and we will learn what makes them so special. Join Horticulturist Sandy Manning and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki on a hike to find possible owl cavities, spot other woodland creatures, and learn...

    Get Tickets $20.00 – $26.00 1 ticket left
  • Raptor Saturday

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join Raptor Staff and the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon to learn more about the raptors that call Wisconsin home. Meet some of our raptor ambassadors as we dive into their ecology, learn how to identify them out in the wild, and discover ways to help our wild raptor neighbors. Free...

  • Squirrely for Squirrels!

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get to know our bushy-tailed friends on this squirrely adventure! Learn about the species of squirrels that live at Schlitz Audubon and how they prepare for the cold winter. Explore the trails in search of our fluffy friends, discover what’s inside the squirrel kitchens, and challenge yourself to remember where...

    Get Tickets $20.00 – $26.00 6 tickets left
  • Nature Ambassadors

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

  • Raptor Encounter

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

  • Yoga at Schlitz Audubon

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Mondays, November 3 – December 8 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...

    Get Tickets $72.00 – $90.00 6 tickets left
  • Audubon Babies: Baby Loves Fall

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

    Sold Out $22.00 – $34.00
  • Bringing the Garden Home: Gardening for Wildlife

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Discover new ways of turning your existing space into a wildlife-friendly garden. Whether it’s a garden for pollinators, birds, or other native creatures, changing your landscape requires planning. During this presentation, you’ll investigate your wants and needs for your outdoor space and learn how to effectively add natural activity to...

    Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 14 tickets left
  • Full Super Moon Hike

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    RAIN DATE: Thursday, November 6 | 4:00-5:30p The super full moon only occurs three to four times each year, and it’s a sight to behold! Make the most of it with a night hike at Schlitz Audubon, guided by its bright moonbeams. Along the way, you’ll discover why this super...

    Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 4 tickets left
  • Wolves in Wisconsin: Perceptions, Perspectives, and Ecology

    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Learn about the wolves in Wisconsin and a year in the life of a pack. Through an interactive presentation and use of artifacts, David Slezewski will address human perceptions, dispel common myths and misconceptions, and share how wolves fit in Wisconsin’s ecosystems. By the end, participants will understand how perceptions...

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  • Audubon Babies: Baby Loves Fall

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

    Sold Out $22.00 – $34.00
  • Audubon Toddlers: Fall Forest Fun

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

    Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00
  • Closed for Center Event

    We are hosting Xtreme Raptor Day. We invite you to our annual raptor festival that engages and inspires visitors, while celebrating magnificent hunters of the sky! Details and ticket information.

  • Guided Bird Hike: Along the Bluff

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Birds use large waterways like Lake Michigan as migratory corridors. Forested bluffs offer critical stopover places during this time and Schlitz Audubon’s bluff is a premiere location, as part of an Important Bird Area. Over 260 species have been recorded on the grounds with many seen only during the migration...

    Get Tickets $18.00 – $24.00 14 tickets left
  • Family Hike: Autumn at Audubon

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The world around us is changing as Wisconsin's wild plants and animals get ready for winter! The leaves are turning red and falling, the days are getting shorter and colder, and the animals are preparing to hunker down or move south. It’s Autumn at Audubon! Join Naturalist Laine and explore...

    Get Tickets $20.00 – $26.00 10 tickets left
  • Nature Ambassadors

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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...

  • Audubon Toddlers: November Series

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    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Mondays, November 10, November 17, November 24 This Audubon Toddlers series runs over three consecutive Mondays and is facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. Join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to...

    Sold Out $100.00 – $130.00