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Birding, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Online ticket sales will close at 10:30am. After this time, please call the Center at 414-25-2880 to reserve a hiking time. At this immersive event, you will experience the land through the lens of an Indigo Bunting, a Bur Oak, a Blue-spotted Salamander, and other species to fully treasure the...
Rain date September 1st. In August’s evening sky, summer constellations begin to yield to their autumn counterparts. We’ll aim our binoculars at highlights in each, focusing on the queen and king Cassiopeia and Cepheus, Hercules, and the Summer Triangle. Telescopes will be out for views of Jupiter, Saturn, star clusters,...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! We’ll meet a variety of species and find out their unique characteristics. Learn about these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center. Afterwards, we will hike to search for wild turtles...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us as we celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day during this special Raptor Saturday. Scavenging animals are often depicted as dirty or menacing. Tallulah the Turkey Vulture, along with some of our other resident scavengers, are eager to share their side of the story! Not only are these some of...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in front of our Visitor Center for a visit with one or two ambassadors from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. This program will take place entirely outdoors and is weather dependent. Please read our...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Tom Finley, Director of Education, will guide us through the Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. This beautiful hilly region is known as the Kettle Moraine – a strip of glacial landforms that extends throughout southeast Wisconsin. Visible features of the Ice Age still exist today, and...
In this fun family activity, you’ll hike the trails using a GPS unit to search for coordinate points. Once you find the location, answer questions and learn some fun facts about the property. Upon arrival, we will provide all of the necessary equipment for this self-guided adventure, which includes a...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will guide us on a hike to look for resident summer birds and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels are welcome. We will meet in the main parking lot. This program will take place...
Thursdays | September 9, October 14, and November 11 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...
Thursdays | September 9, October 14, and November 11 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...
Thursdays | September 9, October 14, and November 11 Our Secondary Homeschool Program is an immersive experience for children ages 12-14. Led by experienced naturalists, these older students will explore the outer reaches of our Center’s land and engage at a deeper level in topics such as geology, ecology, and...
This seasonal art and nature program will focus on botany, the study of plants. Hike with Education Specialist Shelly Rollins to see how plants live, protect themselves, and reproduce. We will look at the work of Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer, who is considered to be the first person...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in front of our Visitor Center for a visit with one or two ambassadors from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. This program will take place entirely outdoors and is weather-dependent. Please read our current...
This class will offer theory and practice in the Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Several traditional meditation methods will be presented for the development of mindfulness, the identification and release of stress, and the practice of loving kindness. Important points of traditional Buddhist teaching will be covered, including the...
Discover how animals are able to hide in plain sight as we learn all about how and why animals use camouflage! Join us for a guided hike, a climb up the tower, and a fun Schlitz Audubon version of hide-and-go-seek. We will end with a nature craft and practice making...
Sundays, September 12 - October 31 Discover the core principles of Tai Chi through Animal Forms. This eight-week series will explore the Crane form and Bear form. Tai Chi is practiced for relaxation, balance, strength and flexibility. This practical method integrates body, mind, and spirit in a challenging yet gentle way....
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in front of our Visitor Center for a visit with one or two ambassadors from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. This program will take place entirely outdoors and is weather dependent. Please read our...
Guided Hikes, Preschool, Wheelchair Accessible
September 13 – October 11 Nature Mondays is a 5-week series hosted by the Nature Preschool. We meet once a week on Monday afternoons. This program is designed for children ages 4 – 6, and makes use of the Center’s outstanding nature trails, as well as the Preschool’s wonderful indoor...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs take place inside the Auditorium and may include...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs take place inside the Auditorium and may include...
This and subsequent classes will offer theory and practice in the Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Several traditional meditation methods will be presented for the development of mindfulness, the identification and release of stress, and the practice of loving kindness. Important points of traditional Buddhist teaching will be covered,...
Join fairy friend Cassie Rincon as we explore the world of fairies and create homes for them. We will start the program by reading A Fairy Friend by Sue Fliess. Afterwards, we’ll hike together in search of fairy house building materials and make some simple houses for the fairies at...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in front of our Visitor Center for a visit with one or two ambassadors from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. This program will take place entirely outdoors and is weather dependent. Please read our...
Adults, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Bring your sketchbook and pencils to find inspiration in nature! As a group, we will explore topics such as drawing from observation and nature journaling. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. At this meeting we will discuss simple techniques to begin nature journaling then head outside to practice. This...
Explore nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Dress for the weather; we recommend waterproof shoes or boots. We will meet in the Secret Forest Outdoor Classroom. This program is designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their...
Have you ever wondered what it felt like to be nose-to-beak with a Barred Owl? Or solve a puzzle with a savvy crow? Spend a day at our Raptor Facility with our trainers learning all about raptor management. We will cover basic avian care and give you the opportunity to...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
We are pleased to participate in Historic Milwaukee's 2021 Doors Open. Center admission is free to all on this day. Our six miles of trails take visitors through wetlands, restored prairies, forests, ravines, bluffs, and Lake Michigan shoreline. We also offer a one-mile loop of boardwalk and crushed stone that...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
The acclaimed science writer Mary Roach, author of Stiff, Bonk, and Gulp, now brings us FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law, an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. Co-hosted with Boswell Book Company. For this event, Mary Roach will be in virtual conversation on Zoom...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Harrington Beach State Park, located in Belgium, WI is a beautiful local gem along Lake Michigan that is sometimes overlooked. It should not be! Showcasing a 26-acre quarry lake and over one mile of beautiful shoreline, it is a popular spot for people looking to enjoy the stunning views. It...
Explore nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Dress for the weather; we recommend waterproof shoes or boots. We will meet in the Gardens Play Space. This program is designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult....
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Rain date Sunday, October 3 | 10:00am to 3:00pm Join Senior Ecologist Don Quintenz and School Programs Manager AJ Grill for a fantastic leisurely paddle on beautiful Lulu Lake in Walworth County, a Wisconsin State Natural Area! Each participant must bring their own kayak. We will launch at the Nature Conservancy’s...
In this STEM program, families will explore the forest in search of seeds from different tree species. We’ll discover how seeds move and why, then design some of our own. Each family will receive an egg, representing a seed, and construct a device from a set list of provided materials...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
As we enter into the Halloween season, now is the perfect time of year to learn about the spookiest raptors - owls! Though Wisconsin’s 11 owl species are well-loved, they are seldom seen in the wild. Our resident owl ambassadors will reveal the secrets of their specialized nocturnal hunting adaptations,...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
