CANCELED: Land Steward Volunteering
CANCELED: Land Steward Volunteering
Due to poor air quality, our regularly scheduled drop-in volunteer conservation work will not be taking place.
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Due to poor air quality, our regularly scheduled drop-in volunteer conservation work will not be taking place.
Join bat enthusiast and Naturalist Cassie Rincon as we search for the only true flying mammals! Learn about the bat species that can be found in Wisconsin and find out what is fact and what is fiction. We’ll explore the property using echolocation technology to see and hear the calls...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the second Saturday of the month. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Forest bathing is more than just hiking, it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at the forest differently than before. It combines concepts of meditation and mindfulness through a series of guided invitations. Participants will engage with and learn the general basics of forest bathing and...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Over its 1,000 mile course, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on this hike, which is a continuation of our Monches trip to the same region last September. Only this time, we’ll hike north...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will guide us on a hike to look for summer birds and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels...
Adults, Art, Free with Membership
Please join us for a reception with artist Mary Mendla, whose artwork is being shown in our Art Gallery though August 27. Mary Mendla is an abstract artist based in Southeastern Wisconsin, along the Lake Michigan shore, who has formed a career full of creativity and joy. She creates art that...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
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. We’ll visit the woods and wetlands of the Center to practice nature journaling techniques. Free to all. Registration...
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! This naturalist-led hike will explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search for signs of birds, aquatic invertebrates,...
During this Gentle Power Yoga class, yoga instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses, focusing on tying breath to movement in a beautiful outdoor setting. The class will also focus on setting an intention for your practice, being in the present moment,...
Join Aubrey Fulsaas on a birding hike that goes beyond identification to explore bird behavior. Delve into the behavioral ecology of birds found at Schlitz Audubon and discover how the birds we find use behavioral adaptations to survive and thrive in their habitats. We will search for bird species within...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, July 29th and August 5th. In this two-part workshop, learn the basics of tree ID, what to look for, and what distinguishes these plant families from one another. We’ll discuss how trees interact with wildlife and each other, and discover which species provide the...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to his hometown of Waukesha. Founded in 1846, and first known by the name of Prairieville, Waukesha was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi. The region became famous nationally for its supposedly restorative and healthful waters, and thus earned the nickname “Spring...
Mary Mendla, our current gallery artist, will present a demonstration of techniques incorporated in working with oil, cold wax, and mixed media. Mary will talk about cold wax medium, a fascinating medium to work with. It offers many opportunities to increase depth and complexity in artworks through the many mixed...