The birds are back in town! As we creep into spring, Wisconsin comes alive with the songs of millions of birds passing through the area on their way to their breeding grounds. Come learn where and how to find them at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! Which species might you see? ...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, April 5 & April 12 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics with this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found...
This seasonal art and nature program will focus on botany, the study of plants, and the work of Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer. She is considered to be the first person to publish a book illustrated with photographic images and is possibly the first woman to take a photograph....
Adults, SPARK!, 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. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...
Wednesdays, April 9 – May 14 This 6-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up for the body and mind, basic training exercises, instruction...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Join 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 regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. Your host is Schlitz Audubon Environmental Educator Laine...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather to enhance their 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 for future...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
Spring waves on Lake Michigan unearth fossils from the Silurian and Devonian era. Learn why we can find these fossils on the shores of Lake Michigan and how to distinguish the species that called Wisconsin home 400 million years ago. After practicing your skills on specimens inside, we’ll take a...
Adults, Art, SPARK!, 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. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...
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. During the glorious spring...
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. The return of spring is both musical and colorful as songbirds return home to Wisconsin from their winter habitats stretching from Central to South America. We’ll search for these spring migrants among the Center’s diverse ecosystems. This is...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County is one of the most pristine stretches of undeveloped land along the Lake Michigan shoreline in our region. A true gem of the park system, the 73-acre property includes a half mile of nearly 100-foot scenic yet fragile bluffs which look out...
Spring is back and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors with your friends! Start the night off with yard games and head inside our Great Hall to sip signature drinks while meeting our resident live animals. Grab some snacks and soak up the Center's festive ambiance before joining our Environmental...
Explore the woods and meadows searching for the early spring flowers that are harbingers of the growing season. Using field guides and other resources, you’ll learn key identification features, what pollinators they attract, and where they are most often found. By the end of the walk, you will be able...
Adults, Citizen Science, Families, Free with Membership
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the shores of Great Lake Michigan! Join Environmental Educators Alison Schrad and Jim Thielke as we look for litter on the beach. Our efforts will improve the lake's health directly and contribute to the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program by providing citizen...
Mondays, April 28 – June 9, with no program on Monday, May 26 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,...