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Adults, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Our six miles of trails take visitors through wetlands, restored prairies, forests, ravines, bluffs, and Lake Michigan shoreline. We also offer more than a mile of boardwalk and crushed stone that is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Hike our trails anytime throughout the day at your own pace or on a...
Wisconsin is home to over 70 different mammal species. Discover the many unique adaptations and characteristics that make mammals special. This program focuses on local Wisconsin mammals, the habitats that they live in, and the physical and behavioral adaptations that help them survive in our area. Participants will view mounts...
Fall is in the air, witnessed in the frost appearing on our garden plants and on the rooftops of our homes. Wildlife all around us are preparing for the change of seasons, and our gardens need to get ready for the season, too. In this program, we’ll discuss maintenance for...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
The Cedarburg Bog is one of the largest and most diverse wetlands in southern Wisconsin. Its 2,200 acres contain deep and shallow bog lakes, submerged and emergent aquatic communities, a small stream, deep and shallow marshes, sedge communities, shrub carr, swamp hardwoods and large expanses of cedar-tamarack swamp forest. During...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Forest Bathing combines the concepts of meditation and mindfulness through an immersive outdoor experience. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while following spoken guided invitations that allow them to focus on the nature surrounding them using their senses and curiosity. Each invitation is designed to provide a deeper connection...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Now entering its eighth year at Schlitz Audubon, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, Naturalist Laine...
Nature Journaling is the practice of using drawings, words, and numbers to collect and record your nature observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. It is a way to slow down, awaken your curiosity, and marvel at the beauty found in nature. This program will introduce you to the basics...
The Lake Michigan shoreline hosts a myriad of captivating rocks and some very unique fossil specimens. Identification of these fossils is an acquired skill that we can help you learn. The geologic time period dates to Wisconsin’s Silurian and Devonian past. We will uncover what exactly these periods entailed as...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Rain date October 16 Experience the trails of Schlitz Audubon at night when we hike in search of wild owls on our property, hoping to catch a glimpse of these elusive nocturnal hunters! The program will also include a discussion of owl behavior, natural history, and conservation, complemented with visits...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Explore Horicon Wildlife Refuge, the premier wetland in the Midwest, during the beautiful season of fall as countless migratory birds undertake their journeys south. We will discover this Wetland of International Importance by car and on foot. As the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, Horicon is home to...
Wednesdays, October 16 through November 20 This is a 6-week introduction to Yang style short form tai chi, with an emphasis on relaxation, alignment, and fluid movement. Gentle tai chi movements build balance, stability, flexibility, and ease. Beginners and all experience levels are welcome. Instructor Julia Mueller has been studying...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Now entering its eighth year at Schlitz Audubon, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants...
Phenology is the study of the timing and occurrence of cyclical patterns and events in nature. When do birds migrate and nest? When do flowers bloom and leaves drop? Nearly all plants and animals follow the meteorological cues of daylight, temperature, and rainfall for their survival. This critical field of...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer and...
Elm Grove School for Lifelong Learning (EGS4LL) is a self-supporting, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of others by providing opportunities that promote adult learning, conversation, and social interaction in a safe and welcoming environment. Learn about bird watching—the number one passive recreational activity in the United States with...
Adults, Wellness, Wheelchair Accessible
Tuesdays October 22 – November 12 Mindfulness Meditation, Living with Intention 2, is the next in a series of four sessions. This workshop is for those that have some knowledge of mindfulness or attended the first series taught by Jacqueline. With mindfulness, we can live more intentionally and with added...
Using natural materials such as leaves, ferns, and grasses, learn how to create luminous prints with a unique artistic style. We will explore several monotype techniques using oil-based inks and an etching press. Dried natural materials and other stencils are the starting point for creating at least five prints. This...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way back to their warmer wintering grounds from their breeding territories across North America. Migration season offers excellent birding opportunities due to the high volume of birds and number of species present. The Center’s diverse habitat types and...
