Literary Hike: The Works of Robin Wall Kimmerer

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

This guided hike will follow the pages of the works of Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are...

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Yoga

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

Mondays, December 9, 16, 23  During this three-week Gentle Power 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, balance and strength. Modifications and insightful...

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SPARK!: Winter Solstice

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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. 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...

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SPARK!: Winter Solstice

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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. 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...

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Christmas Bird Count

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

This holiday season, join Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Come participate in the longest running community science birding project through a free guided hike along our Lake Terrace Loop! The Christmas Bird Count exists to promote bird conservation through observing wild birds and...

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Photo Club

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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 for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....

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Morning Winter Solstice Hike 

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

The solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere. Literally meaning “Sun stands still,” this date is usually the shortest day of the year, with respect to sunrise-sunset; often only presenting nine hours of daylight at our latitude. This year, the solstice occurs at 3:19am on December...

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Afternoon Winter Solstice Hike

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

The solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere. Literally meaning “Sun stands still,” this date is usually the shortest day of the year, with respect to sunrise-sunset; often only presenting nine hours of daylight at our latitude. This year, the solstice occurs at 3:19am on December...

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Bird Club

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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. 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 our special...

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Photo Club

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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 for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....

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Acrylic Painting Workshop

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

This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, January 11 & 18  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...

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Identifying Winter Ducks

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

During winter, Lake Michigan’s shorelines are abundant with waterfowl of all shapes and sizes. Many of these are ducks from far north in Canada who descend deep into the “south” to spend winter here. In this program, you will learn which ducks are here, plus other visiting birds, and understand...

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Winter Ecology Workshop

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

Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29 Join Director of Learning Tom Finley for a three-part winter ecology workshop exploring the beauty of winter at Schlitz Audubon. Each day will have a different focus and habitat that we visit. They will all showcase aspects of winter ecology plus explore some of...

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SPARK!: Seeing Stars

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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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Saturday Morning Bird Walk 

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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 on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for winter residents 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...

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Art Club

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

Nature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists working today. Art club is a bi-monthly program designed to offer nature inspired themes and let you work at your own pace. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome to attend.   Our January gathering will...

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Qigong Workshop | Crane and Bear

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

Tuesdays, January 21 – February 25    This six-week health-oriented series aims to balance and enhance your life energy! Qigong practice typically involves slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. We will be focusing on Crane and Bear styles in this session. We will end the...

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Artist Reception: Milwaukee Astronomical Society

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

Join us for a unique artist reception on Thursday, January 23rd from 5pm-7pm, with a discussion at 6:15pm by MAS President, Matthew Ryno, on the topic of urban astronomy in Wisconsin, citizen science, and how our astrophotography is taken. MAS members will make telescopes and demonstrations available. Witness the beauty...

Sunset Guided Forest Bathing

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

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 between...

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Nature Journaling  

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

Nature journaling uses 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 review the basics of nature journaling, from what tools...

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Mindfulness Meditation

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

Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25  This is a four-week mindfulness series titled Living with Intention.   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...

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Insects: A Microcosm of Inspiration at MOWA

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Museum of Wisconsin Art 205 Veterans Ave., West Bend, United States

Explore how the intricate lives and environments of insects can offer artistic inspiration and appreciation of the natural world. Schlitz Audubon naturalist educator Aubrey Fulsaas will uncover the beauty of these often-overlooked creatures and how considering their worldview can impact ours.  This program is FREE and no registration required.   Learn...

Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

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Zoom

More than 50 million people consider themselves avid bird watchers and enthusiasts in the United States. This virtual program, via Zoom, will help prepare attendees for the Great Backyard Bird Count, an international bird observation program that takes place February 14 - 17. Over 500,000 citizen scientists participated last year alone...

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Photo Club

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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 for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....

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