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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...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join in 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 resident birds, fall migrants, and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Experience the healing power of nature in this combination of wellness practices. During the 45-minute gentle power yoga class, Yoga Instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses in a beautiful outdoor setting. Afterwards, Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas will lead you on a guided...
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 resident and migrating birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to...
This program is sold out. Check out our Acrylic Painting Workshop taking place on Saturdays, September 23 & 30. This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, August 12 & 19 Explore basic watercolor painting with a two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for an afternoon with other...
This hike, guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, will follow the pages of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. In this book, Tallamy outlines his vision for conservation through realistic practices that empower everyone to make the planet a better...
Late summer is when the bright center of the Milky Way Galaxy appears in our evening skies. It's packed with star clusters, double stars, and nebulas that you can see with your own binoculars. Jim Hahn will point the way to these and other celestial wonders. Bring your own binoculars,...
Adults, Birding, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Have you ever wondered what species of hawk is visiting your backyard? Join us to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! Led by Raptor Educator, Cheyenne Smith, the first half of this workshop will offer an interactive exploration of birding principles, pointing out patterns and variations across groups of...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Photographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Explore the shores of Lake Michigan as we search for beach treasures. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our art. Free to all. Registration required.
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Join this led by Director of Education Tom Finley to explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search...
There is no a Volunteer Land Steward session today. We hope you join us to help restore our property on another day.
