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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...
Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Witness Jupiter, one of the night sky’s most brilliant sights, in this program for stargazers of all ages and levels of expertise. Led by Naturalist Jacob Kempinski, we’ll discover what makes our solar system’s largest planet unique, including its moons, observational history, and role in mythology. We’ll start with an...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, nature around us waking up! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we find the animals and birds scurrying about while the plants stretch their branches as they grow flowers and leaves. Each child will receive a blank trail map, and for each new wonder we...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Let’s talk about dinosaurs! Join us to explore the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds, specifically our modern-day raptors! With the help of our raptor ambassadors, we’ll discuss hypotheses for the origin of flight, the rise of feathers, and the discovery of...
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us for a poetry adventure where learning meets enchantment! In just two hours, young wordsmiths will take a voyage of imagination and creativity in a beautiful natural setting. Through guided encounters, they'll explore the world around them and craft poems that bring their thoughts and feelings to life. This...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
Adults, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
The Great American Eclipse will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which happens when the new moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This extraordinary eclipse will cross the entirety of the United States and at its peak, the totality...
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Join Joyce Michelstetter and meet the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! We’ll learn about Emerson the common snapping turtle, Eddie the endangered ornate box turtle, and so many more! Discover the unique characteristics of these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center....
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
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...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Springtime at the Center welcomes some of our most musical residents - birds! Join Naturalists Jake Collison and Laine Cotteleer to learn how to use binoculars to observe songbirds and how to identify different species by how they look and sound. We’ll hike to various habitats to discover the springtime...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
All guests (excluding groups) receive FREE admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9am-7pm. Schlitz Audubon will have a booth from 9am-12pm sharing resources and connecting with the community, along with other local organizations. Event is FREE but tickets are required. ...
Families, In the Community, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon’s Raptor Program will be presenting at 12:30pm in the gymnasium. The event includes entertainment, educational booths, raffles, and activities for the whole family. All events are free and open to the public! No registration required. Go to their website for details and schedule.
This FREE Earth Day celebration is open to all and features concerts, food and drink, community resources, and activities for all ages. Schlitz Audubon will have an information booth along with a few of our Reptile Ambassadors. Event is FREE and no registration is required. Visit Rock the Green website...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
Citizen Science, Families, Free with Membership
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the shores of Lake Michigan! Join School Programs Manager AJ Grill as we look for litter on the beach. Not only will you improve the health of Lake Michigan directly, you will also contribute to the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program by...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
Create your own native garden at home with the help of seed bombs! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon and learn about Wisconsin native plants and how they play a vital role in our local ecosystem. Take a short hike to find emerging spring ephemeral flowers and learn how to...
Birding, Families, Free with Membership, Preschool, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us to hear author Jessica Stremer read her book Lights Out! Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds. Our event includes a reading followed by...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
Get ready for a rockin’ good time exploring the rocks that call our Lake Michigan home! Learn about how rocks form and change through the rock cycle and how to identify different types that we find along our shoreline, including colorful granite and ancient fossils! In this guided hike led...
Join fairy friend Cassie Rincon as we explore the world of fairies and create homes for them. We’ll start the program by reading A Fairy Friend by Sue Fliess. Then, we’ll build simple fairy houses for the fairies at Schlitz Audubon, as well as a small fairy house that you...
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...
This FREE Arbor Day celebration will feature various educational vendors including Schlitz Audubon, a kids basket raffle, tree planting demonstration in the park, handing out bare root tree seedlings while they last, and more! This event takes place at the Sommer Pavilion at River Barn Park. Event is FREE and...
Art, Families, Preschool, Wheelchair Accessible
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 on your journey. Naturalist Jim Thielke will...
I spy with my little eye, the forest floor covered in bright new flowers! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we search for different colors and shapes on our hike in the understory. Each child will receive a blank trail map, and for each new wonder we find, we will add...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Do you know what the fastest animal on planet Earth is? Have you ever seen a falcon diving after prey? This Raptor Saturday, we take you on a high-flying adventure to witness the unparalleled prowess of falcons in comparison to other bird species. Join our live falcons (Peregrine Falcon Otis...
Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Have you ever seen a salamander up close? Join Naturalist Joyce Michelstetter and meet our resident amphibian ambassadors. Find out what they eat and where they live. We’ll explore the trails in search of wild salamanders and create a salamander-themed art project. This program is designed for children aged 5...
