Birding Academy, Families, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
RAIN DATE: September 27 | 10:00a-2:00p Join us for a family-friendly Birding Academy outing to the Lake Mills Wildlife Area where we will witness Sandhill Cranes gathering! Their young ones have grown big and they’re flocking in preparation for their trip south for the winter. While exploring the trails, we...
Birding Academy, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us for a special Birding Academy bilingual book launch celebrating nature, wildlife, and the joy of reading. Fourteen-year-old author and wildlife photographer Mateo Núñez-García will present his debut bilingual children's book, Who Sings in Wisconsin?, by reading the entire book in both English and Spanish. Created especially for children and...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
RAIN DATE: Thursday, October 1 | 6:00p-7:30p Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear and perhaps even see some of our local...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Wednesdays, September 30 – October 14 This three-week Birding Academy certificate program equips learners with deeper knowledge and appreciation for Wisconsin’s native owl species through formal presentations, interactive learning, and active discussion around owl ecology, biology, and conservation. Sessions feature experienced speakers in the field, regular visits from the Raptors...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Rain date: Tuesday, October 6 Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear, and perhaps even see, some of our local residents! After our nighttime hike, we will meet some of...
The fall migratory season is winding down, but not all of our summer residents are out the door just yet! Join Schlitz Audubon to discover our late fall migrants and discuss why they might be sticking around. This field experience is ideal for beginning and seasoned birders alike. Build your skillset by learning how to locate and identify birds from...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Wheelchair Accessible
Sundays, October 11, 18, & 25 and November 1 & 8 We are excited to offer this new five-session Birding Academy certificate course taught by award-winning wildlife photographer, Susan Fink. You will learn all the finer points of how to take high-quality bird photographs, from understanding camera settings to editing...
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, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Explore Horicon Wildlife Refuge, the premier wetland in the Midwest, during the beautiful fall season as countless migratory birds undertake their journeys south. We will discover this Wetland of International Importance by car and on foot. As the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, Horicon is home to over 260 bird species...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. This Birding Academy program is hosted by Schlitz...
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. During this Birding Academy program, we’ll search for fall resident and migrating birds among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird...
Adults, Birding Academy, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Technology has made discovering, studying, and protecting birds more accessible. Free phone applications provide birders with convenient tools right in the palm of their hand, including a field guide, bird log, and even an interactive identification assistant. This Birding Academy seminar will provide an overview and step-by-step directions on how...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Rain date: Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear, and perhaps even see, some of our local...
November is a transitional time in the birding world across Wisconsin. Most of the neotropical migrants have made their way back to warmer wintering grounds far south of here. But many other species who reside further north for summer breeding season are on the move to locations along Lake Michigan, including Schlitz Audubon. Our...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. This Birding Academy program is hosted by Schlitz...
Birding Academy, Early Childhood, Families
Join our Birding Academy educators on an avian adventure! In this adult/child pair program, learn how to identify our backyard birds by their shapes, colors, and sounds. Discover which feathered friends use our bird feeders and create your own feeder to take home. Through sensory exploration and guided education, you'll...
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, Birding Academy, Free with Membership
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. During this Birding Academy program, 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...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Rain date: Tuesday, November 24 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear, and perhaps even see, some of our local...
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...
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
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 the Black-capped Chickadee survive...
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...
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...