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The Kettle Moraine State Forest South Unit offers a beautifully preserved landscape that harkens back to Wisconsin’s epic geologic past. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to view some of the unique prairies of this region. Created near the end of the last Ice Age, some 10 –...
Adults, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIJoin our Director of Conservation and Land Management, Drew Shuster, for a hike highlighting native plants. Drew will talk about and show plants that will be for sale at the Native Plant Sale on Sunday, August 28. He'll discuss growing conditions and benefits for various plant species. This hike will...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Senior Ecologist and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural rhythm...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIGardening 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. We are offering options to shop in person or order ahead for curbside pick-up. In-person shopping is free to...
Spend an evening under the stars! Jim Hahn will guide us along the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Cassiopeia, stopping at star clusters, double stars, and other fascinating sights. There will be guest appearances by the Moon, Saturn, a few satellites, and even a minor planet. Telescopes will be set up for closer views. Bring...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the second Saturday of the 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...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis 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, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WIOver its 1,000-mile course, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. This hike will be led by Director of Education Tom Finley. We’ll loosely follow the course of the Oconomowoc River as the trail winds its way through a...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIDan 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 all skill levels are welcome. We will meet in the main parking lot. This program will take...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis 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...
This guided literary hike 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 plants and animals...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Senior Ecologist and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural rhythm...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIBring 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...
Adults, Birding, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIHave you ever wondered what kind of hawk is visiting your backyard? Join us to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! Led by Raptor Educator Cheyenne Smith, the first half of this workshop will offer an interactive exploration of birding principles, pointing out patterns and variations across groups of...
Fall is the perfect time of year to go on a hike and learn about our Wisconsin native plants. Join Naturalist Abby Saxton on a fall hike where you will learn how to identify native plants in the fall and collect seeds from the property to contribute to the Schlitz...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WIJoin Schlitz Audubon’s Director of Education Tom Finley for a guided nature hike through Lapham Peak Forest in Delafield. This beautiful hilly region is known as the Kettle Moraine – a strip of glacial landforms that extends throughout southeast Wisconsin. Visible features of the Ice Age still exist today, and...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIPhotographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. We will visit the Woodland Loop and prairies to watch for changing colors and fall blooms. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks with each other about our art. This...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIRain date: October 11. Join us for Adult Owl Prowl on October 17! Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear and see some of...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis 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, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIDan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will discuss feeding strategies, setting up a winter water source, positioning nesting boxes, and even installing native plant species for wildlife. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels are welcome. We will meet in the Auditorium and the program will take...
Flight Night returns! Spend a fall evening with Milwaukee craft breweries and meet our birds of prey! Sample seasonal, specialty, and local beers in a Schlitz Audubon tasting glass while talking with brewery representatives. Enjoy the Center’s Great Hall ambiance at this tasting event, and meet some of our birds,...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIRain Date: Tuesday, October 18 Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear and see some of our local residents! After our nighttime hike, we’ll...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis 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, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, October 22 & 29 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics with this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of...
