Tree identification is an important tool for understanding a forest's health. The diversity and abundance of certain trees can tell us what actions need to be taken to maintain a healthy ecosystem. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies that help with identifying different kinds of trees we find living around...
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Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6 This six-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up, basic training exercises, instruction, and review of previous material. This...
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$72.00 – $90.00
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Adults, Families, Guided Hikes RAIN DATE: April 2 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wisconsin is warming up again and the outdoors are springing back to life. Enjoy a night hike guided by the light of the first full moon of the season and learn about our native nighttime wildlife. Begin with a view...
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Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership Join Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer and Dan Panetti, former owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon , in search of American Woodcocks to witness the male’s spectacular aerial displays. We’ll traverse the western meadows and select grassy hotspots to locate these elusive aerialists. Few other birds in our region have such a unique...
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Saturdays, April 11 & April 18 Schlitz Audubon's shoreline and diverse wetland habitats attract numerous waterfowl species throughout the year. This two-part certificate program explores the duck species that nest in our area, stopover during migration, or overwinter on Lake Michigan. Learners will delve into the size, shape, plumage patterns,...
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$48.00 – $60.00
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Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, we welcome photographers of all skill levels to gather and enhance your 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...
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes During this guided hike, Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer will help you spot the spring migrants filling Wisconsin’s skies with music and color! We will focus on identification characteristics such as color, size, pattern, behavior, song, and nest style. You will also learn strategies for more closely observing and listening to...
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$17.00 – $23.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors Is there anything quite so ubiquitous about our everyday lives like birds and coffee? In this seminar, explore the complex and interwoven relationship between coffee cultivation and avian ecology. This journey will guide you through an overview of how coffee makes it from seed to cup, the best methods for...
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$24.00 – $30.00
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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Immerse yourself in the world of insects by blending art and science during this hands-on, beginner-friendly insect preservation workshop. Through a presentation, learn about different species of Wisconsin butterflies and their ecology. Afterwards, create a shadow box display with a preserved butterfly, By the end of the workshop, you will...
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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...
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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...
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Sing your heart out with the birds and frogs! During this 21+ night out, join our Environmental Educators for activities that reveal insights about the animals that are singing all around us. The evening will include an Environmental Educator led hike to Mystery Lake to search for frogs, indoor Bird...
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Adults, Birding Academy, 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. Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers will be your...
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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Saturdays, April 18 & April 25 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics during 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...
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$88.00 – $110.00
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Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Nature has always been a great inspiration to creators, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists. We welcome beginning and experienced artists to join our community and start a new project or work on an unfinished project. Each month, we will focus on a different art medium or nature theme....
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Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes Nestled between South Beach Park and Coal Dock Park in historic downtown Port Washington, lies a new and hidden gem: the Port Washington Avian Sanctuary Spring should see the resurgence of trailside native plantings and the return of migratory birds. We’ll traverse the easy and level trails of these two...
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$25.00 – $35.00
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Adults, Citizen Science, Families, Free with Membership Wrap up Earth Week by cleaning up the shores of Great Lake Michigan! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad as we look for litter on the beach. We’ll have the immediate impact of improving the health of Lake Michigan while also contributing to the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program... |
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Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our South Ravine forest. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports...
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$23.00 – $34.00
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Mondays, April 27 – June 1 Throughout this six-week series, experience how yoga can improve your overall wellness. During each class, local yoga instructor Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke will guide you through a series of movements and regenerative poses that focus on breath, balance, and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals make this...
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$72.00 – $90.00
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Join us for our annual Raptors in Focus Photoshoot featuring our feathered ambassadors. This is a unique opportunity to photograph eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls up close and learn about the species. The birds will be on the trails in natural settings, allowing you to take exceptional photographs with beautiful...
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$80.00 – $100.00
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