Families, In the Community, Raptors
Wisconsin is home to many raptor species, including the Bald Eagle. Compare a Bald Eagle to a hawk, falcon, and owl to appreciate the awesome size and power of our national symbol. Live birds from our Raptor Program provide a memorable beak-to-nose experience and artifacts allow for additional interpretation and...
Art, Early Childhood, Families
At the peak of summer, there are many smells, sounds, and bright colors that are fun to explore. In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we explore our prairies, forests, and ponds to search for the colors of the rainbow and sounds of mammals, birds, and...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with membership or admission.
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
Butterflies, bees, and birds – oh my! Pollinators help keep our world colorful and beautiful, spreading life wherever they go. Join us in appreciating, celebrating, and conserving these marvelous species. Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas will lead you on a journey through the world of pollination, including learning the parts of a plant, identifying native pollinators, and discovering how you can help...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy a performance by the Karmon Blu & David Freeman Duo! Keshena Armon and David Freeman are music and film creatives from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their music is influenced by blues, rock, jazz, and soul. Together they offer family-friendly tunes that are sure to keep the good vibes flowing. Learn more about Keshena Armon. Performances take...
Art, Early Childhood, Families
Create art from treasures you find at the beach! In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad for a hike down to Lake Michigan to collect colorful and unique beach rocks. Afterwards, we will use the pebbles we collected to create beautiful masterpieces on canvas. Each pair will work together to...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with membership or admission.
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
RAIN DATE: Saturday, July 25 | 1:00p-2:30p Search our trails using fun clues to find hidden treasures and pieces to your very own puzzle. There will be six treasure chests to find, and each comes with a puzzle piece, an animal artifact, and an educational riddle that will help you...
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23 Middle-school aged writers will immerse themselves in this four-day workshop surrounded by the outdoors to inspire their writing. With the guidance and support of experienced teachers, participants will receive prompts and examples to enhance their motivation and creativity. Word art, sketches, and all...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy a performance by The Ukuladies! Composed of a group of over 30 local performers, their musical selections are an eclectic mix ranging from old favorites and light classical to Broadway and contemporary tunes. This family-friendly performance includes something for everyone. Performances take place at our Pavilion from 6:30pm-7:30pm, or...
RAIN DATE: Thursday, July 30 | 7:00p-8:30p Enjoy a beautiful summer evening hike through the forest, prairie, and wetland. Learn about Wisconsin’s native nightlife and which plants are in bloom as a waxing gibbous moon guides our way. We’ll listen for the frog chorus at Mystery Lake and, if we’re lucky, may even see a few bats flittering about. We’ll conclude our evening walk from the...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Mimi Norman to learn about various species, their unique characteristics, and how we care for them at the Center. We’ll also search for wild turtles in our ponds and discover fun facts about them along the way. Participants will receive...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with membership or admission.
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy a performance by Bella Musik! This dynamic musical duo from Adell, Wisconsin is known for blending heartfelt performance with a warm, engaging stage presence that resonates across generations. Their style centers on a mix of classic hits, light rock, pop, folk, country, and easy listening favorites, tailored to connect with all audiences....
Adults, Art, Families, Guided Hikes
Summer is coming to an end and insects are starting to look for a place to stay during cold weather. What better place than a bug hotel! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki on a search for insects hiding under logs, in leaves, and flying around us. We will hike to find and identify different insects and...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join Raptor Staff and the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon to learn more about the taloned hunters of the sky that call Wisconsin home. Meet some of our raptor ambassadors as we dive into their ecology, learn how to identify them out in the wild, and discover ways to help our wild raptor neighbors. Free with membership or...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with membership or admission.
RAIN DATE: August 5 | 7:30p-9:00p Stroll the Center’s trails as you enjoy the magical lights of fireflies and the frogs’ chorus. Join Environmental Educators Alison Schrad and Melanie Ziolecki as we learn how to identify these different species, their habitats, and how we play a role in their conservation. We will end the...
