Mauthe Lake Field Trip

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Nestled within the vast and beautiful surroundings of the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, Mauthe Lake presents lovely opportunities for hiking, birding and nature interpretation. Mauthe Lake boasts two miles of trail and resides at the confluence of the Green Bay and Lake Michigan lobes of the last glaciation. On...

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Birding Exploration: Migration

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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? ...

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Acrylic Painting Workshop

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Art and Nature: Botany and Cyanotypes

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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....

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SPARK!: Ducks, our Web-footed Friends!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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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Tai Chi

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Audubon Bird Club: Woodcock Walk

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Audubon Photo Club Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Birding Exploration: Spring Migration

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Wisconsin Fossil ID Workshop

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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SPARK!: Ducks, our Web-footed Friends!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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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Phenology Hike: Spring in the Air

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Audubon Bird Hike: Early Spring Migrants

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Lion’s Den Gorge Field Trip: Spring Birding on the Bluff

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Lion's Den Gorge 511 High Bluff Dr., Grafton, WI, United States

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...

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Schlitz Audubon After Dark: Spring Fling

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore the trails on this 21 and older guided hike! Play yard games, have some snacks, and grab a drink before we explore the trails with our Environmental Educators. After the hike, we’ll come back for more refreshments and fun times! Choose from our beer and wine selection, a signature...

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Spring Ephemerals Walk

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Earth Day Beach Clean Up

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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. We’ll be improving the health of Great Lake Michigan directly and contribute to the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program by...

Yoga

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Mondays, April 28 – June 9, with no program on Monday, May 26 During 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,...

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Audubon Bird Hike: Spring Migrants

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

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Bird Song Workshop

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Spring brings an abundance of bird activity to the Center with winter birds departing and summer residents returning. They fill the skies, forests, and fields and with so many species signing, it can be tricky to tell them apart. In this workshop, you will participate in a presentation designed to...

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Mindfulness Meditation

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tuesdays, May 6 – May 27 Now is the time to bring kind awareness to the present moment to live more intentionally. On this journey, you’ll learn mindfulness meditation techniques which have multiple health benefits like reducing stress, anxiety, and cortisol levels. Each week we will bring awareness to different...

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Audubon Bird Hike: Spring Migrants

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Get Tickets $8.00 – $10.00 20 tickets left

Raptors in Focus Photoshoot

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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, giving you an advantage to take exceptional photographs....

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Evening Hike: Flower Moon

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

As the daylight fades, we will start our journey to wander through the wildflowers, stopping to pause and enjoy the nature around us. We’ll hike along the Central Wetlands Loop to look and listen for emerging frogs. As the sun begins to set and the Flower Moon begins to rise,...

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