Canceled: Volunteer Land Steward Session
There is no a Volunteer Land Steward session today. We hope you join us to help restore our property on another day.
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There is no a Volunteer Land Steward session today. We hope you join us to help restore our property on another day.
Join Naturalist Jacob Kempinski for a workshop on identifying Wisconsin’s Silurian and Devonian fossils. Learn why we can find these fossils on the shores of Lake Michigan and how to distinguish the species that called Wisconsin home 400 million years ago. After practicing your skills on specimens inside, we’ll take...
There is no a Volunteer Land Steward session today. We hope you join us to help restore our property on another day.
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Many different countries and cultures have been creating labyrinths for centuries. A labyrinth is a pattern that contains a single pathway that turns back on itself at least once before leading to the center. Today’s uses of a labyrinth are geared toward the health of the mind, spirit, and body....
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a hike at Wisconsin’s newest state park – Lizard Mound near West Bend. After our visit and a picnic lunch, we’ll head to Riverside Park in downtown West Bend, which boasts of scenic hiking trails along the Milwaukee River. Originally a state park...
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.
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
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...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
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...
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk one Saturday a 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 begin our walk...
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be nose-to-beak with a Barred Owl? Or solve a puzzle with a savvy crow? Spend a day at our Raptor Facility with our trainers learning all about raptor management. This bucket list experience takes place behind the scenes at our...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
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...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
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. This program will take...
Mondays September 18 – October 23 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm During this six-week Gentle Power 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 focuses on breath, balance and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals make this yoga practice inclusive...
Let’s celebrate our great state by visiting the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend. Guided by a docent, we’ll view the artwork and learn about Wisconsin artists who created the works. We’ll also explore the museum grounds where there are 750 aspen trees, 1,200 flowering hydrangeas, and outdoor sculptures...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to the very unique landscape of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest at Scuppernong Springs. Located on Hwy. ZZ in southwestern Waukesha County just outside of Eagle, this lowland region features a water table near the surface which results in many...
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Join this naturalist-led hike to explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search for signs of birds, aquatic...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
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...
Don’t miss one of Schlitz Audubon’s most popular events! Flight Night offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to taste craft beers while meeting our birds of prey! Spend a fall evening on our veranda and in our great hall with local Milwaukee area craft breweries, as well as owls, falcons, hawks...
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...