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Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for spring 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 volunteer and...
Adults, Birding, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHave you ever wondered what kind of hawk is visiting your backyard? Or who is that mystery silhouette, soaring hundreds of feet overhead is? Join Raptor Educator, Cheyenne Smith, to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! With a visit from several of our raptor ambassadors, the first half of...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, Naturalist Laine...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date October 16 Experience the trails of Schlitz Audubon at night when we hike in search of wild owls on our property, hoping to catch a glimpse of these elusive nocturnal hunters! The program will also include a discussion of owl behavior, natural history, and conservation, complemented with visits...
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...
Phenology is the study of the timing and occurrence of cyclical patterns and events in nature. When do birds migrate and nest? When do flowers bloom and leaves drop? Nearly all plants and animals follow the meteorological cues of daylight, temperature, and rainfall for their survival. This critical field of...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe 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 volunteer and...
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. Migration season offers excellent birding opportunities due to the high volume of birds and number of species present. The Center’s diverse habitat types and...
The City of Wauwatosa was incorporated in 1840, five years after New England miller Charles Hart and his brother established the first permanent settlement on the banks of the Menomonee River, just a few miles west of Milwaukee. The name derives from an attempt to honor the Potawatomi Chief Wauwataesie,...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, Naturalist Laine...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHike 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...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe 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. This hike will be led by expert...
Art, Birding, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States‘Tis the season to bring holiday cheer to the birds that stay in Wisconsin for the winter by creating your own bird feeder wreath! Naturalists Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Ziolecki will help you learn which types of birds prefer what food, as well as share some fun recipes for bird...
