Citizen Science, Families, Guided Hikes
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 30 | 1:00p-2:30p As cooler weather arrives, monarch butterflies start flying toward warmer temperatures. Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki to learn their life cycle and how we monitor the monarch butterfly's journey to Mexico. We’ll visit several monarch hotspots on our property to potentially catch and tag their wings for the Monarch Watch Citizen...
Adults, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Phenology is the study of the timing and occurrence of cyclical patterns and events in nature. Nearly all plants and animals follow the meteorological cues of daylight, temperature, and rainfall for their survival. During the colorful months of autumn, our eyes are drawn to the forest. We will hike the Woodland Loop and other forested areas to...
Adults, Birding Academy, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Sunday, October 25 | 1:00p-3:00p 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 seminar will provide an overview and step-by-step...
Adults, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Thursday, November 12 | 5:00p-7:00p During this hands-on workshop, discover how to identify dormant prairie species from their seed heads, seed pods, leaves, and even the smells of certain species. You will also learn how to properly and ethically collect and store seeds for future uses. After an indoor presentation, we will head outside for an opportunity to...
Adults, Birding Academy, Citizen Science, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Saturday, December 19 | 8:00a-10:00a 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...
