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This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, September 23 & 30. Learn the basics of painting with acrylics with this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy spending time with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of...
Photo: Robb Quinn Please join us for a reception with artist JoAnna Poehlmann, whose exhibit, "Fin/Feather/Fungi/Frog/etc.," is being shown in our Art Gallery September 8 - October 31. JoAnna Poehlmann is a Milwaukee–based artist who has been making art for over 60 years. She creates graphite drawings, etchings, lithographs, watercolor, mixed media sculptures, and artist books. Her work is centered around the natural...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis date is sold out, but there is another Adult Owl Prowl with availability on October 17. Learn more and register. Rain date for October 4: Saturday, October 7 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night...
West Bend is home to a growing collection of more than 40 outdoor sculptures that are found along the Riverwalk and throughout the city. Join Education Specialist Shelly Rollins for a tour of the sculptures near Regner Park in West Bend. We will take time to view each sculpture, learning...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Director of Education Tom Finley on an autumn walk through Center habitats to look for the sights and sounds of birds and other animals. Fall is a busy season for migrants and residents alike – everyone preparing for the cold winter months ahead. We’ll stick to the upland trails that...
Would you like to join our vibrant volunteer community? Attend this New Volunteer Information Session to learn how to get involved. You can choose from many volunteer opportunities at Schlitz Audubon, whether it’s working on our beautiful 185 acres, serving as a Nature Ambassador, or helping with a special event....
Adults, Birding, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBrewing good coffee at home can be as simple and rewarding as identifying the birds at your feeder. Join Raptor Educator and Barista Cheyenne Smith for a workshop building both these skills! Beginning with a brief lesson on how coffee makes it from seed to cup, we will then launch...
Join our Director of Conservation and Land Management, Drew Shuster, for a hike on our Central Wetlands Loop. Here, Drew will talk about past projects, including the Stormwater Wetland & Ravine Restoration Project and projects planned for the future. Free to all. Registration required.
This hike guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas will follow the pages of Braiding Sweetgrass by 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...
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs take place inside the Auditorium and may include...
Explore Horicon Wildlife Refuge, the premier wetland in the Midwest, with Director of Education Tom Finley and Adult Program Coordinator Michelle Allison. Discover this Wetland of International Importance by car and on foot. As the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, Horicon is home to over 260 bird species...
Wednesdays, October 11 through November 15. This is a 6-week introduction to Yang style short form tai chi, with an emphasis on relaxation, alignment, and fluid movement. Gentle tai chi movements build balance, stability, flexibility, and ease. Instructor Julia Mueller has been studying tai chi for 23 years and teaching...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will guide us on a birding hike and discuss feeding strategies for winter. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels are welcome. Free to all. Optional donation supports habitat preservation at the Center. Registration Required.
Explore Horicon Wildlife Refuge, the premier wetland in the Midwest, with Director of Education Tom Finley and Adult Program Coordinator Michelle Allison. Discover this Wetland of International Importance by car and on foot. As the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, Horicon is home to over 260 bird species...
This art and nature program will focus on ephemeral art and the changes that are taking place in fall. Nature is in a constant state of change, full of moments and objects that are temporary (flowers, sunsets, waves…). We will learn about some well-known ephemeral artists who are known for...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPhotographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. We will visit the Tower for a panoramic view of the fall colors. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks with each other about our art. Free to all. Registration...
It has been over 400 years since the invention of the telescope. How was it invented, and how has it changed since then? Re-enact the invention of the telescope by experimenting with different lenses. Jim Hahn will guide us as we explore the past, present, and future of telescopes. Members:...
Join Education Specialist Shelly Rollins in exploring the natural features of Ridge Run Park in West Bend. This park includes a segment of the Ice Age Trail and contains kettles, potholes and eskers that were sculpted by the glaciers. Enjoy the fall colors as we learn about these glacial formations, as well as...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Tuesday, October 18 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a...
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs being inside the Auditorium and may include a...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Director of Education Tom Finley on an autumn walk through Center habitats to look for the sights and sounds of birds and other animals. Fall is a busy season for migrants and residents alike – everyone preparing for the cold winter months ahead. We’ll stick to the upland trails that...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants and those preparing for winter. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the...
This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, October 21 & 28. 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...
Enjoy a guided hike under the dark evening skies with Director of Education Tom Finley. We will listen for nocturnal creatures as we hike through a variety of habitats and visit our 60-foot tower. Experience the beauty of Lake Michigan at night with a walk along the beach. This program...
