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 to start a new project or work on an unfinished project. Each month, we will focus on a different art medium or nature theme....
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Artist Alex Gartelmann, who serves as the Mary Nohl Program Director and Site Steward, will offer stories from his unique experience living in and restoring the iconic Mary Nohl House. Drawing on his close connection to this imaginative space, he will share the history of Nohl’s life and artwork while...
Located in the heart of West Allis, Greenfield Park’s picturesque 282 acres boasts a variety of mature trees, one large and several small lagoons, and the renowned Oak Leaf trail. Winter is an excellent time to witness this forested landscape’s beauty, filled with wildlife including birds, deer, squirrels, minks, and...
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...
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...
An important part of creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard is maintaining biodiversity by managing plants that would otherwise dominate your yard. In this workshop, learn about different types of invasive species and the native species that they are commonly mistaken for. You will leave the workshop with new...
On this hike, discover the strength and strategies that birds use to survive the cold winter season within the pages of The Courage of Birds by Pete Dunne. While exploring the trails, we will pause at various locations to read excerpts from the book. In addition, there will be activities...
Adults, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
During this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll be sampling wines from around the globe while meeting our birds of prey, including owls, falcons, hawks, and a Bald Eagle! We transform our beautiful visitor center into a space to explore your favorite varietals encompassing an incredible selection of wines. When you arrive on...
Mondays, March 2 – April 6 Throughout 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, balance, and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals...
Saturdays, March 7 & March 14 | 9:00am – 11:30am 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 singing, it can be tricky to tell them apart. In...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, March 7 & March 14 Explore basic watercolor painting during this two-day workshop designed for beginner and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...
Adults, Art, Families, Guided Hikes
Create art to practice conservation! You and your family will join Environmental Educators Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Zioleki in constructing and decorating a birdhouse for your home to help ! As we wait for the paint to dry, we will take a hike to discover cavity nests around the Center...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Felting wool is a simple and fun craft that gives you the freedom to create 3D works of art. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of felting using simple techniques, allowing you to craft future felted art from your imagination. Together, we'll craft our own wool garlands of...
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...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs
For many, March means basketball—but for bird lovers, it’s all about migration! As spring arrives, so do many bird species returning to Wisconsin. To celebrate, Schlitz Audubon hosts Migration Madness, a fun, bracket-style competition where you can vote for your favorite birds. Help kickoff our second annual Migration Madness tournament...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors
Spend a relaxing evening with Artist Chelsea Beiler learning how to paint a raptor, featuring one of our Raptor Ambassadors as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take at the end of the evening. Artist Chelsea Beiler has fostered...
Adults, Art, Clubs, 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...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
March can be an exciting time for birding at the Center. We are fortunate to have many birds who remain throughout the year, plus some interesting early migrants returning from their winter homes in the south. Year-round birds we may see include Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Chickadees. Early spring...
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 to start a new project or work on an unfinished project. Each month, we will focus on a different art medium or nature theme....
Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail is over 1,000 miles long and Lapham Peak in Delafield does an impressive job of preserving some of that land. Lapham Peak, the highest point in Waukesha County, is named for renowned Wisconsin naturalist Increase A. Lapham. The mature and diverse woods of Lapham Peak are...
Adults, Art, 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...
Join us on a hike to experience the vernal, or spring, equinox, which marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. This day is celebrated across many cultures as a time for renewal and rebirth, and it represents the continued lengthening of days and return of light that...
Come learn about the sugar maple, Wisconsin’s State Tree. The presentation will cover the significance of the sugar maple and its tasty sap, from its history with Native Americans and European settlers, its ecology and what about Wisconsin’s climate makes it perfect for growing here, and why our state ranks among the top producers of maple syrup. This Adult program is FREE with...
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...