Saturdays, November 14 – December 5 Throughout this four-week Pilates series, we will explore Joe Pilates’ original mat exercises. Led by Flying Squirrel Pilates owner Jaime Hayden, she will take you through 50 minutes of flowing exercises on the mat, using your body weight as resistance. Every class will work to balance all...
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, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program, designed for adults, will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a few owls from our Raptor Program....
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, 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 fall 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 your guides. We’ll meet in front of the Visitor Center to...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Mammals can be found across all of Wisconsin's habitats. In this workshop, we will practice identification using real skulls and fur, along with a custom guide you can take home. After an indoor presentation and activities, our group will hike in search of the variety of mammals that are active along the trails. By the end, you will come away with an understanding of how to identify most Wisconsin mammals. This workshop is led by Environmental Educator...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, November 28 & December 5 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics during 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 nature and wildlife found...
Mondays, November 30 – January 4 Throughout this six-week series, experience how yoga can improve your overall wellness. During each class, local yoga instructor Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke will guide you through a series of movements and regenerative poses that focus on breath, balance, and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals make this yoga practice inclusive at every level,...
Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side, Lake Park is a true gem of the Milwaukee County Park System. Aptly named, this beautiful park was designed in the late 1800’s by Frederick Law Olmstead, the “father” of American landscape architecture. The 138-acre parcel showcases picturesque views of Lake Michigan, ecologically fragile ravines, and the last...
Lake Michigan is a key feature of Schlitz Audubon and the inspiration for countless journeys, expressions of art, and quiet reflection. Derived from the Algonquin word Michigamaw, meaning “great water", the lake owes its roots to the conclusion of the last realm of glacial activity over 14,000 years ago. The...
Felting wool is a simple and fun craft that gives you the freedom to create 3D works of art. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of felting using custom patterns as well as how to create more felted works of art from your imagination. Together we’ll craft our own wool ornaments...
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...
Wednesdays, December 9 – December 23 This three-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up, basic training exercises, instruction, and review of previous material. This series is well suited for those who desire the...
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Wednesday, December 9 | 6:00p-8:00p With Wisconsin's summer migratory birds gone for the season, our winter residents are here to stay; each employs a variety of adaptations to survive harsh winters. Meet our Great Horned Owl, Zari, up close to learn about some of the earliest nesting raptors, discover how songbirds as small as...
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...
Celebrate the holidays with a stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your hike, gather...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
As winter settles into Wisconsin, the chill it brings freezes and limits the open water available to the birds who use it for food and shelter. However, Lake Michigan provides a dynamic corridor and stopover habitat for our feathered friends. Join us in exploring the shores of one of our greatest resources and uncovering the birds who utilize it...
Adults, Birding Academy, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
'Tis the season to bring holiday cheer by creating your own feeder wreath for the birds who stay through Wisconsin's winter! Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Ziolecki will help you learn which types of food different birds prefer, as well as share fun recipes for bird feed you can...
Celebrate the holidays with a stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your hike, gather...
Adults, Birding Academy, Citizen Science, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
This holiday season, join Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count. Come participate in the longest running community science birding project through a free guided hike along our Lake Terrace Loop! The Christmas Bird Count exists to promote bird conservation through observing wild birds and counting them in their native...
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. ...
The December Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere and, for many cultures, it is a time of renewal and reflection on the year that was and the year that is to come. Literally meaning “Sun stands still,” this date is usually the shortest day of the year, often...
Ring in the New Year with a stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your...
Enjoy time with your sweethearts as you stroll along our gently lit trails. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your hike, gather around a...
