Schlitz Audubon Bird Hike: Wetland Wonders

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

Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned pro, all are welcome on this guided bird walk. Learn about wonderful wading birds that call Wisconsin’s wetlands their home. We’ll search for resident piscivores, such as herons, egrets, and kingfishers, along the Central Wetlands Loop. This is a great opportunity...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Club: Wetland Wandering

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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. 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 program is hosted by a Schlitz Audubon...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Hike: Grassland Ganders

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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. Learn about incredible grassland birds that call Wisconsin’s fields their home. We’ll search for bluebirds, swallows, kingbirds, and many more. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. This hike is led...

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An Introduction to the Birds of Schlitz Audubon

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

Saturdays, September 6-27 | 9:00am – 11:30am Taught by Director of Education Tom Finley, Environmental Educators Michelle Allison, Aubrey Fulsaas, and Laine Cotteleer This program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the key bird species found at the Center. Through a combination of formal presentations,...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Club: Grassland Residents

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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. 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 program is hosted by a Schlitz Audubon...

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Family Owl Prowl

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

Rain date: Thursday, October 2 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...

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Raptors of Wisconsin

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

Saturdays, October 4-25 9:00am – Noon. Taught by Raptor Educator Cheyenne Smith This program equips learners with deeper knowledge and appreciation for Wisconsin’s magnificent birds of prey through formal presentations, interactive learning, and active discussion around raptor ecology, biology, and conservation. Sessions feature experienced speakers in the field, regular visits...

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Guided Bird Hike: Fall Migration at Schlitz Audubon

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

October is a special time to be a birder in Wisconsin. One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way back to their warmer wintering grounds from their breeding territories across North America and Canada. October is the tail end of this great...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Club – Nocturnal Birds

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

Birds of the night are more often seen than heard. We’ll start off the evening with a short hike in the woods – we'll look and listen for who’s there. Afterwards, we’ll have an indoor presentation to learn about some of the more likely nocturnal birds you may encounter at...

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Adult Owl Prowl

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

Rain date: Wednesday, October 15 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program 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...

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Field Adventure: Horicon Marsh

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Horicon Wildlife Refuge W4279 Headquarters Rd., Mayville, WI, United States

Explore Horicon Wildlife Refuge, the premier wetland in the Midwest, during the beautiful season of fall 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...

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Creating a Backyard Bird Habitat & Understanding Optics

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Wednesdays, October 15 & 22 Expand and enhance your birding experience with this two-session certificate course focused on creating a backyard habitat that attracts and supports birds. You'll explore how native plants, feeders, water features, and shelter work together to create thriving spaces. You will also gain tips on understanding...

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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 on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers, we...

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Guided Bird Hike: Along the Bluff

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

Birds use large waterways like Lake Michigan as migratory corridors. Forested bluffs offer critical stopover places during this time and Schlitz Audubon’s bluff is a premiere location, as part of an Important Bird Area. Over 260 species have been recorded on the grounds with many seen only during the migration...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Club – eBird

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

eBird has become one of the most popular tools in the birding world. With over 1 million users and 100 million checklists entered, the information in the eBird database has become a vital tool for conservationists and biologists around the world. And with so much data being entered each day,...

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Paints, Pours and Plumes

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

Spend a relaxing evening learning how to paint a raptor! Join Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors. One of our Raptor Ambassadors will be present as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies and a...

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Adult Owl Prowl

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

Rain date: Tuesday, November 18 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program 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...

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Family Owl Prowl

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

Rain date: Sunday, November 30 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...

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Winter Ducks of Lake Michigan

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

During winter, Lake Michigan’s shorelines are abundant with waterfowl of all shapes and sizes. Many of these are ducks from far north in Canada who descend deep into the “south” to spend winter here. In this program, you will learn which ducks are here, plus other visiting birds, and understand...

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Field Adventure: Lakeshore State Park

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Lakeshore State Park 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter along the lakefront offers numerous opportunities to marvel at nature’s beauty. Few are more exciting than the return of northern ducks which spend a “warmer” winter here. Arriving from as far away as Canada, we welcome back Common and Red-breaster Mergansers, Goldeneyes, Scaup, Bufflehead and much more. On this...

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Adult Owl Prowl

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

Rain date: Thursday, December 11 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program 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...

Get Tickets $18.00 – $24.00 25 tickets left

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 on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers, we...

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Guided Bird Hike: Winter Residents

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

Winter can be an exciting time for birding in Wisconsin. We are fortunate to have many birds who remain throughout the year plus some interesting migrants who only visit during the colder months. Year-round birds we may see are Nuthatches, Cardinals, Woodpeckers and Chickadees. Migrants include winter finches, Dark-eyed Juncos...

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Christmas Bird Count

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

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...

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