Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our Green Tree Loop trail. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports their well-being...
Adults, Families, In the Community, Raptors
See our awe-inspiring birds of prey at Wisconsin State Fair! Visit the We Energies Energy Park August 6 through 16 to see our raptor ambassadors up close. You'll learn about their amazing adaptations and efforts to conserve these incredible birds. Here's our daily schedule: 10:15 am - Meet and greet...
Adults, Art, 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, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
A shimmering web of relationships connects everything. Through stories of scientists studying hungry plants, wandering warblers, and ghost pipe’s surprising value, you’ll find that all Beings are endlessly connected in life and beyond death. Join Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum and author of Natural Connections...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors
This immersive seminar invites bird lovers to slow down and experience the natural world through field illustration. Held completely outdoors, we’ll begin on the Veranda with a drawing warm-up of one of our live American Kestrel ambassadors, then head out on the trails for more guided exercises and quiet time...
Learn about lunar eclipses and how to best observe them. On this day, there will be a lunar eclipse beginning at 9:33pm, with its peak reaching 93% totality at 11:12pm. During an indoor presentation, participants will discover why lunar eclipses occur, and the mechanics behind this astronomical phenomenon. Afterwards, we...
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, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
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 is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. This program is hosted by Schlitz Audubon Environmental...
Join amateur astronomer Jim Hahn for a guided tour of the late summer sky. We’ll start with a brief talk about the mind-boggling environment at the center of the Milky Way. Then we’ll turn our binoculars to the sky to view star clusters, double stars, nebulae, and a starry dolphin!...
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
Fall is a busy time in Wisconsin's native grasslands. Uncover the secrets of our prairies, including how they came to be, who calls them home, and why their conservation is so important for birds. This seminar will begin with a presentation on Wisconsin's native grasslands, the different bird species that...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, September 12 & September 19 Using nature as an inspiration, participants will learn essential elements and basics of drawing during this two-day workshop. We’ll cover the use of materials, drawing from life, and linear perspective. You’ll work at your own pace and learn how to draw what you perceive....
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors
In this highly sought-after experience, participants spend a day with our celebrity owls, hawks, eagles and more at our private Raptor Building. Lindsay Focht, Raptor & Animal Ambassador Director, introduces you to each raptor while we discuss the daily management of the birds, build enrichment for them, and learn what...
Autumn is almost here, and the journey south for our feathered friends has begun. We’ll climb to the top of our 60-foot observation tower, then hike through mixed woods in search of early fall migrants. This field experience is ideal for beginning and seasoned birders alike. Build your skillset by...
On this guided hike, explore the early evening through the pages of Night Owl by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. While walking the meandering trails, we will pause at various locations to read excerpts from this book of poems. In addition, there will be activities and artifacts to deepen your connection with nighttime...
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...
Don’t miss one of our most popular events of the year! Flight Night offers the rare experience of tasting Milwaukee area craft beers while enjoying the captivating presence of the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon. Spend a crisp fall evening on our scenic veranda and in our great hall with local...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for summer resident birds 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...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports their well-being...
Adults, Art, 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....
Join us on a guided hike to experience the autumnal equinox, which marks the beginning of astronomical fall in the northern hemisphere. This day is celebrated across many cultures as a time for harvesting crops and being thankful for a bountiful growing season. During our hike, the Sun passes directly...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
The Northern Kettle Moraine is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features, especially the fall colors in the resplendent woodlands. We will start the day at Butler Lake, which is an interesting kettle lake, and the adjacent Parnell Esker, which is a remnant of an ancient under-ice river. Afterwards, we...
Did you know you could save up to three lives by donating blood? Make a difference by joining us for our September Blood Drive right here at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! Every day, patients in our community need red blood cells to keep them feeling healthy and strong. The blood...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Wednesdays, September 30 – October 14 This three-week certificate program equips learners with deeper knowledge and appreciation for Wisconsin’s native owl species through formal presentations, interactive learning, and active discussion around owl ecology, biology, and conservation. Sessions feature experienced speakers in the field, regular visits from the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon, and an in-depth owl...