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. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to begin our walk by the bird feeders....

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Spring Watercolor 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, June 10 & 17 Explore basic watercolor painting with a two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts. This workshop introduces simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at...

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Photo Club

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

Photographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Explore the forest in search of bird nests and flowers. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our art.  Free to all. Registration required. 

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Literary Hike: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohleben

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

This hike, guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, will follow the pages of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. In his book, Wohlleben makes the case that a forest is a social network, drawing on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live...

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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. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will guide us on an evening hike. We’ll visit some nest boxes to look for Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and other cavity nesters.   Birders age...

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Discovery Hike

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

Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter.  Members: $15 | Non-members: $20  

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Twilight Hike

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

Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you through the Center at a time that is not only beautiful and serene, but also alive with wildlife. We’ll look for resident animals that love the evening hours and we may encounter birds that are active at dusk such as swallows and...

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Schlitz Audubon Gala

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

Join us for a true feast for the senses on Saturday, June 24! Immerse yourself in the company of delightful companions – live owls, eagles, and hawks. Sip our specialty cocktail, The Ruby-throated Hummingbird Bellini, on the veranda overlooking the enchanted beauty of the rain garden. Strike a pose in...

Batty for Bats!

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

Join bat enthusiast and Naturalist Cassie Rincon as we search for the only true flying mammals! Learn about the bat species that can be found in Wisconsin and find out what is fact and what is fiction. We’ll explore the property using echolocation technology to see and hear the calls...

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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 second Saturday of the month. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center...

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Morning Guided Forest Bathing

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

Forest bathing is more than just hiking, it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at the forest differently than before. It combines concepts of meditation and mindfulness through a series of guided invitations. Participants will engage with and learn the general basics of forest bathing and...

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Hiking the Ice Age Trail – Loew Lake Unit

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WI, United States

Over its 1,000 mile course, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on this hike, which is a continuation of our Monches trip to the same region last September. Only this time, we’ll hike north...

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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. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will guide us on a hike to look for summer birds and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels...

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Art Club

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

Bring your sketchbook and pencils to find inspiration in nature! As a group, we will explore topics such as drawing from observation and nature journaling. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. We’ll visit the woods and wetlands of the Center to practice nature journaling techniques.   Free to all. Registration...

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Twilight Hike

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

Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Come along with Naturalist Joey Montaine as we explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search for signs...

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Behaviors of Birds Hike

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

Join Aubrey Fulsaas on a birding hike that goes beyond identification to explore bird behavior. Delve into the behavioral ecology of birds found at Schlitz Audubon and discover how the birds we find use behavioral adaptations to survive and thrive in their habitats. We will search for bird species within...

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Summer Tree ID 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, July 29th and August 5th.   In this two-part workshop, learn the basics of tree ID, what to look for, and what distinguishes these plant families from one another. We’ll discuss how trees interact with wildlife and each other, and discover which species provide the...

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Spring City – Waukesha’s Frame Park Field Trip

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WI, United States

Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to his hometown of Waukesha. Founded in 1846, and first known by the name of Prairieville, Waukesha was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi. The region became famous nationally for its supposedly restorative and healthful waters, and thus earned the nickname “Spring...

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Bird Club

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

Join in a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will guide us on a hike to look for resident birds, fall migrants, and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of...

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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 second Saturday of the month. We’ll search for resident and migrating birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to...

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Literary Hike: Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy

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

This hike, guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, will follow the pages of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. In this book, Tallamy outlines his vision for conservation through realistic practices that empower everyone to make the planet a better...

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Raptor ID Workshop

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

Have you ever wondered what species of hawk is visiting your backyard? Join us to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! Led by Raptor Educator, Cheyenne Smith, the first half of this workshop will offer an interactive exploration of birding principles, pointing out patterns and variations across groups of...

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