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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...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to his hometown of Waukesha. Founded in 1846, and first known by the name of Prairieville, Waukesha was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi. The region became famous nationally for its supposedly restorative and healthful waters, and thus earned the nickname “Spring...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, the summer colors all around us for the whole family to enjoy! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find the colors of the rainbow in nature. Each adult and child pair will be given a map as our I Spy guide...
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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join in a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon will guide us on a hike to look for resident birds, fall migrants, and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Experience the healing power of nature in this combination of wellness practices. During the 45-minute gentle power yoga class, Yoga Instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses in a beautiful outdoor setting. Afterwards, Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas will lead you on a guided...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the second Saturday of the month. We’ll search for resident and migrating birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to...
This hike, guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, will follow the pages of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. In this book, Tallamy outlines his vision for conservation through realistic practices that empower everyone to make the planet a better...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Naturalist AJ Grill on a guided hike to search for birds that are beginning to migrate south. Learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species by how they look and sound. This program is designed for children aged 5 and older;...
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...
Celebrate our small, winged friends that make our world go ‘round! Join naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we learn about the different species of bees, their importance in pollination, and what makes bees, well, bees! Go on a guided hike to collect pretend pollen, bee creative while we make a craft,...
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...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Photographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Explore the shores of Lake Michigan as we search for beach treasures. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our art. Free to all. Registration required.
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Join this led by Director of Education Tom Finley to explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search...
Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join naturalist Joyce Michelstetter and meet a variety of species and find out their unique characteristics. Learn about these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center. Afterwards, we will hike to...
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...
Enjoy a night hike guided by the light of the supermoon, when the moon’s closest approach to Earth coincides with the full moon. Learn about what makes a blue moon special and how rare these two events are as we hike the trails in search of a good view. We...
Join us for a literary adventure! We will start by reading a story and then explore the trails in search of leaves and flowers. Each adult and child pair will then make their own nature-themed bookmarks to use in your stories at home. This program is designed for children aged...
