Adults, Art, Free with Membership
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Green Bay Art Colony and Schlitz Audubon for an inspiring and joyful social reception on Wednesday, September 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Meet featured artists and fellow art lovers to discuss each wonderful piece and connect with a community of creatives. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is honored to...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. This program is hosted by a Schlitz Audubon...
Thursdays | September 11, October 9, and November 13 Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 6-8. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make up Southeastern...
Thursdays, September 11, October 9, and November 13 Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions with nature such...
Did you know you could save up to three lives by donating blood? Make a difference by joining us for the North Shore Heroes Blood Drive, right here at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! Every day, patients in our community need red blood cells to keep them feeling healthy and strong....
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, we welcome photographers of all skill levels to gather and enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens. Learn tips and tricks with other members of this growing community and return...
Explore the natural world through art! Students can explore, experiment and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. September’s class will focus on trees by using parts of the tree as materials and using the colors, textures, and shapes of trees as inspiration. Hosted by the...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays, September 13 & September 20 Explore basic watercolor painting in this two-day workshop designed for beginning and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...
In this popular experience, participants will spend a day at our private Raptor Facility. Lindsay Focht, Raptor & Animal Ambassador Director, will introduce you to each raptor ambassador while we discuss the daily management of the birds, build enrichment for them, and learn what it takes to care for these...
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 us on the shores of Mystery Lake for some canoeing fun! Mystery Lake is bursting with life and there is no better way to see it than from the water. Never been canoeing before? Don’t worry, our Environmental Educator AJ Grill will show you the basics! When registering for...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin fairy friend Cassie Rincon as we explore the world of fairies and create homes for them. We’ll start the program by reading A Fairy Friend by Sue Fliess. Then, we’ll build simple fairy houses for the fairies at Schlitz Audubon, as well as a small fairy house that you...
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...
Mondays, September 15, 22 and 29 This new three-day September series of Audubon Toddlers 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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators 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 an...
Delight in the colors under the setting sun during this evening hike. Learn about how our eyes are able to perceive different colors, and how animals have certain adaptations to help them see during twilight. We will climb up the 60-foot observation tower to view the sun setting in the...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators 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 an...
Adults, SPARK!, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis special program is designed for people going through cognitive changes, such as memory loss, to participate in alongside their caregivers. Each session is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs are led by Center staff, and take place indoors,...
Don’t miss one of Schlitz Audubon’s most popular events! Flight Night offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to taste craft beers while meeting our birds of prey! Spend a fall evening on our veranda and in our great hall with local Milwaukee area craft breweries, as well as owls, falcons, hawks and...
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...
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 Educators Jim Thielke and Alison Schrad to discover the importance of migration. We will go on a hike to learn about stop-over sites and identify animal and insect species that are nearby. We will also play a game to get into the minds of some mighty migrators! In...
On this hike, learn about how staff and volunteers care for the land by observing current and past projects. You will get a sneak peek at upcoming land management projects and gain overall insight into the Center’s future conservation plans. We will discuss the many invasive species management techniques and...