Tuesdays, August 26 – September 2 & September 16 – September 23 This four-week health-oriented series aims to balance and enhance your life energy! Qigong practice typically involves slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. We will focus on Crane and Bear styles in this...
Enjoy offerings from local produce vendors, artisans, businesses, non-profit organizations, and food trucks at this community market. The market runs from 3:00-6:30pm and Schlitz Audubon will be tabling from 3:30-5:00pm—stop by and meet our friendly staff! This event is FREE and no registration is required. Learn more
Paddle through one of the Kettle Moraine’s hidden gems. During this energizing canoeing field trip, you will explore the glacial topography of the Wisconsin DNR’s Loew Lake Unit. This pristine section of the Ice Age Trail offers an excellent opportunity to see the native plants and animals of Wisconsin from...
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...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDelve into the wonderous world of dragonflies! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad to investigate our ponds and prairies and learn why dragonflies are important to our ecosystems. On our hike, we will determine where the dragonflies and damselflies start their lives and why they thrive in our environments. You will...
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...
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...
Saturdays, September 6-27 Taught by Director of Education Tom Finley, Environmental Educators Michelle Allison, Aubrey Fulsaas, and Laine Cotteleer This four-week certificate program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the key bird species found at the Center. Through a combination of formal presentations, interactive learning,...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHold the power of a tree in the palm of your hand! Join Horticulturist Sandy Manning and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki to learn about the superpowers seeds have and why they are so popular for both animals and humans to collect for winter. You will uncover how to determine if...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIt’s time for some International Vulture Awareness! Join us to celebrate what makes these unique scavengers so important to the health of our ecosystem. With the help of our own Turkey Vulture and other Raptor Ambassadors, you will find out why they are often referred to as “Nature’s Clean-up Crew”....
Nature journaling uses drawings, words, and numbers to collect and record your nature observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. It's a way to slow down, awaken your curiosity, and marvel at nature’s beauty. We'll start by reviewing the basics of nature journaling and techniques for drawing flowers. Then we'll...
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...
Citizen Science, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAs the colder weather rolls in, monarch butterflies start flying south toward balmier temperatures. Join Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer to learn their life cycle and how we monitor the monarch butterfly’s journey to Mexico. We will visit several monarch butterfly hotspots on our property to potentially catch and tag their...
Mondays, September 8 – October 13 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...
Wisconsin is home to many nocturnal animals, from the Great Horned Owl patrolling the night skies, to the tiny deer mouse down below the leaves. Set out on a night hike to uncover them in their native environments! We will begin by strolling through our Gateway Trail to Mystery Lake,...
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,...
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...
