Schlitz 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...

Sold Out $8.00 – $10.00

Evening Hike: Flower Moon

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

We will start our journey by wandering through the wildflowers, pausing to enjoy the nature around us. We’ll hike along the Central Wetlands Loop to look and listen for emerging frogs. As the sun sets and the Flower Moon begins to rise, we will make our way up our scenic...

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SPARK!: Spring Flowers and Mother’s Day

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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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Chiwaukee Prairie Field Trip

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Chiwaukee Prairie

One of the most ecologically valuable of its kind, Chiwaukee Prairie is a historic remnant of a once-vast prairie ecosystem across the Midwest. Enjoy a field trip experience to this unique, expansive and pristine State Natural Area located in Kenosha County, next to the shores of Lake Michigan. It contains...

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Audubon Bird Club: Spring Migrants

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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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SPARK!: Spring Flowers and Mother’s Day

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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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Audubon Bird Hike: Warblers and other Songbirds

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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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Shrubs and Woody Plants Identification Workshop

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

Discover the undergrowth species of forests through plant identification and learn how it helps us determine ecosystem health. Through an interactive presentation, learning guide, and field experience, you will be able to identify at least 15 different shrubs and woody plants. This includes both native species and invasive species that...

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Guided Forest Bathing

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

Deepen your relationship with the natural world through a guided Forest Bathing Walk. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while being guided through a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts allow the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports the well-being of...

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Audubon 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 May program will...

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Stories Matter: Memoir Writing

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

Thursdays, May 22 – June 12 Immerse yourself in the art of memoir writing with a workshop set amidst the serene beauty of nature. Guided by an experienced instructor, these sessions combine writing exercises, group discussions, and reflective readings to help you craft your personal narrative. Engage with fellow participants...

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Audubon Bird Hike: Warblers and other Songbirds

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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 17 tickets left

Watercolor Workshop

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

Saturdays, May 24 & May 31 Explore basic watercolor painting in this two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for time with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts. This workshop introduces simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. Participants progress at...

Sold Out $88.00 – $110.00

Phenology Hike: Twilight Chorus

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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. In late May, twilight...

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Audubon Bird Hike: Nesting Season

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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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Conservation Hike

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

On this hike, learn about how staff and volunteers take care of the land by looking at current and past projects. You will get a sneak peek at upcoming land management projects and an overall view of what the plan for the future is. We will discuss the many invasive...

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Literary Hike: Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt

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

On this hike, find inspiration through the pages of Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Within this book, Haupt blends science and spirituality, and delves into the joining of creativity and activism. We will explore the trails and read excerpts at various spots, creating connections to ourselves and nature, with the...

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Bats of Wisconsin Hike

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

Explore the world of the only true flying mammals! Starting with an indoor presentation, learn about the eight different bat species found in Wisconsin and how they can be identified by their echolocation calls. You will also learn how you can enjoy these flying mammals as powerful pest control and...

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Annual Gala: Taking Flight

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

Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon and the unique role they play in connecting our community to nature. Learn more.

Native Plant Sale

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

Gardening with native plants provides many ecological benefits, including creating habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Prairie Future Seed Company will offer a wide selection of live plants for purchase. Online pre-ordering will be available Tuesday, May 27 at noon - Wednesday, June 4 at noon. Online orders must...

SPARK!: Pond Life

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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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Evening Hike: Lake Michigan

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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 the lake, stopping to pause and enjoy the nature around us. Our first stop will be the tower where we will attempt to take in as much of the Lakes’ beauty as we can. After, we’ll descend the bluff and...

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Audubon Bird Club: Nest Identification

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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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