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Acrylic Painting Workshop

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

This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, March 4 & 11. 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...

$80.00 – $100.00

Dan Egan, author of The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance

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

We are pleased to have Milwaukeean Dan Egan, author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, return to Schlitz Audubon for the publication of his new book, The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, a major new work of science journalism. Dan Egan will be in...

Free

Bird Club

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

Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas as we dive into the world of Wisconsin’s winter duck species. A multitude of unique waterfowl migrates to the open waters of Lake Michigan as they spend their winter season here, escaping the frozen tundra of the north. Learn about the life history, ecology, and migration...

Free

Astronomy: Orion, the Hunter

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

What constellation shares its name with a spacecraft, a spiral arm of the Milky Way, and a nebula so bright you can see it without optical aid? Jim Hahn will take us on a tour of Orion, the Hunter, and its region of space. If weather permits, we'll explore it...

$15.00 – $20.00

SPARK! St. Patrick’s Day

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

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...

Free

SPARK! St. Patrick’s Day

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

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...

Free

Art Club

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

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. This program will take place indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Free to all. Registration is required.

Free

Jones Island & Kaszube Park Field Trip

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WI, United States

On this field trip, we'll visit Jones Island and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Tom Finley will meet everyone there, where we'll be led on a tour of this fascinating facility by a member of MMSD staff. This will be a one-mile walking tour. We'll start with an indoor presentation...

$25.00 – $35.00

Birding for Beginners

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

Learn the basic birding skills with Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon. We’ll discover bird families and where to look for them, common characteristics and identifying features, and introduce field guides to help us before heading on the trails. We’ll then take a guided hike to apply your bird knowledge and...

$15.00 – $20.00

Gentle Power Yoga

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

Six Wednesdays, March 29 – May 3 During this six-week Gentle Power yoga series, Yoga Instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses, focusing on tying breath to movement. The class will also focus on setting intentions for your practice, being in the...

$60.00 – $75.00

Morning Guided Forest Bathing

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

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...

$20.00 – $30.00

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

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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. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting 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 by the bird...

Free

Birding Exploration

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

Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki 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...

$15.00 – $20.00

Hiking the Hank Aaron State Trail

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WI, United States

Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this wonderful urban trail in the heart of Milwaukee. We’ll meet at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes) and then hike our way west towards American Family Field. Along the way, we’ll pass through Three Bridges Park and the Menomonee River...

$25.00 – $30.00

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

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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. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting 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 by the bird...

Free

SPARK! Birds of Spring

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

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...

Free

Bird Club

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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. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will lead a hike to search for American Woodcocks in an attempt to witness their spectacular male aerial displays.    Birders age 14 and up and...

Free

Discovery Hike

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

Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter.   Members: $15 | Non-members: $20  

$15.00 – $20.00

Paints, Pours, and Plumes

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

Enjoy a relaxing evening with Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors. A bird from our Raptor Program will be present as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take home...

$65.00 – $80.00

Hiking the Oak Leaf Trail and Kletzsch Park

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WI, United States

Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this beautiful trail in Glendale. We’ll meet at the main parking lot and then hike our way through forest and field. Enjoy a very scenic stretch of the Milwaukee River. Along the way, we’ll look for spring birds moving though the...

$25.00 – $30.00

Photo Club

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

Photographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Welcome the warmer weather by taking a hike to ephemeral ponds to discover what is awakening after winter. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our...

Free

Joy of Birding at St. Francis Public Library

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South Milwaukee Public Library 1907 10th Ave., South Milwaukee, WI, United States

Did you know that bird watching is the number one recreational activity in the United States? This presentation engages participants with beautiful images and sounds of local birds. We cover ways to encourage and assist birds who might visit our yard. We also play a fun word association game that...

SPARK! Birds of Spring

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

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...

Free

Lion’s Den Birding Trip

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WI, United States

Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you through Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve, one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Over a half mile of 90- to 100-foot bluffs look out onto Lake Michigan, offering tremendous viewing opportunities. Being situated on the...

$25.00 – $30.00