Grab your partner and come on down while we dance to the music of The Tinker Boys! You and your family can learn some basic steps with the help of a caller or you can make up your own moves. Visit our owl ambassadors and learn why they are such...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, January 24 & January 31 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, Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Roxie Beane. She plays an array of family...
Join photographer and Schlitz Audubon Creative Lead Zoe Finney for the opening reception of her “VIVID” exhibit. Meet Zoe and fellow art lovers to discuss the pieces and connect with a community of creatives. Featuring 63 pieces, this exhibit brings brightness in the midst of winter and hopes to inspire you...
Thursdays, January 29 – February 19 Immerse yourself in the art of memoir writing with a workshop set amidst the serene beauty of nature. These four sessions combine writing exercises, group discussions, and reflective readings to help you craft your personal narrative. Engage with fellow participants in a supportive and...
Adults, Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Matt Froelich, a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter and member of the Milwaukee rock...
Adults, Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Ben Merens, an acoustic guitar singer-songwriter residing in Bayside, Wisconsin. He performs original songs as well as covers...
Adults, Art, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
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...
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Share the love with our cold-blooded critters! Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer will introduce you to some of our reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors and you’ll learn what makes them unique and lovable. After meeting your favorite ectothermic creatures, create Valentine cards either for the people you care about or the...
Adults, Art, Clubs, 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....
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Warm up from the chilly winter with a morning of music, dancing, and fun! Join Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas for an interactive ukulele concert featuring popular children's songs, animal meet and greets, and a craft creating your own musical shaker instruments. Parents and caregivers can enjoy a hot coffee or...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, March 7 & March 14 Explore basic watercolor painting during this two-day workshop designed for beginner and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...
Adults, Art, Families, Guided Hikes
Create art to practice conservation! You and your family will join Environmental Educators Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Zioleki in constructing and decorating a birdhouse for your home to help ! As we wait for the paint to dry, we will take a hike to discover cavity nests around the Center...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
All the flowers we see during spring and summer start with something small: a seed. The seed is the mightiest of all as it holds the entire life of the plant! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we hit the trails to observe seeds left over from winter and then...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
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 simple techniques, allowing you to craft future felted art from your imagination. Together, we'll craft our own wool garlands of...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors
Spend a relaxing evening with Artist Chelsea Beiler learning how to paint a raptor, featuring one of our Raptor Ambassadors as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take at the end of the evening. Artist Chelsea Beiler has fostered...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
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...
Explore the natural world through art! Children can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. Your child will be inspired by the variety of circular shapes and patterns found in nature as we try out different processes and mediums to create prints, paintings,...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
RAIN DATE: Sunday, March 15 | 10:00a-11:30a Let's explore nature from A to Z! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad on an adventure through the alphabet to discover plants and animals found on our trails. We will learn to identify the species we uncover, from ash trees to zebra mussels, and...
Adults, Art, Clubs, 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, Art, 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...
