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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...
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...
Discover a world of ancient animals with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski. We will learn about the millions of years of history preserved in Wisconsin soil, from trilobites to mastodons and everything in between. After practicing our paleontologist skills with a demo dinosaur dig, we’ll explore Lake Michigan’s beach and search for...
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...
Join Naturalist Jacob Kempinski for a workshop on identifying Wisconsin’s Silurian and Devonian fossils. Learn why we can find these fossils on the shores of Lake Michigan and how to distinguish the species that called Wisconsin home 400 million years ago. After practicing your skills on specimens inside, we’ll take...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Many different countries and cultures have been creating labyrinths for centuries. A labyrinth is a pattern that contains a single pathway that turns back on itself at least once before leading to the center. Today’s uses of a labyrinth are geared toward the health of the mind, spirit, and body....
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a hike at Wisconsin’s newest state park – Lizard Mound near West Bend. After our visit and a picnic lunch, we’ll head to Riverside Park in downtown West Bend, which boasts of scenic hiking trails along the Milwaukee River. Originally a state park...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas on a guided hike to discover Wisconsin’s year-round birds and birds that might be migrating through the area. 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...
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...
Citizen Science, Families, Guided Hikes
The monarch migration is now underway! Weighing no more than a paperclip, monarchs migrate all the way from Milwaukee to Mexico! Come join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas for a fun afternoon of hiking and citizen science. Learn about the life cycle and migration of monarchs and see how important habitats, like...
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...
Thursdays | September 14, October 12, and November 9 Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions...
Thursdays | September 14, October 12, and November 9 Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 6-8. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Forest bathing is more than just hiking, it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at the forest differently than before. It combines concepts of meditation and mindfulness through a series of guided invitations. Participants will engage with and learn the general basics of forest bathing and...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, a plane? A helicopter? It’s a migrating bird! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find our feathered friends that are taking a trip down south. Each adult and child pair will be given a map as our I Spy guide and...
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, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Bring your sketchbook and pencils to find inspiration in nature! As a group, we will explore topics such as drawing from observation and nature journaling. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. We’ll visit the woods and wetlands of the Center to practice nature journaling techniques. This program will take...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to the very unique landscape of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest at Scuppernong Springs. Located on Hwy. ZZ in southwestern Waukesha County just outside of Eagle, this lowland region features a water table near the surface which results in many...
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Join this naturalist-led hike to explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search for signs of birds, aquatic...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
Discover nature with your little one! We will meet in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, sing songs, and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike just the right length for little legs. Adults can connect with other nature-loving...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Our six miles of trails take visitors through wetlands, restored prairies, forests, ravines, bluffs, and Lake Michigan shoreline. We also offer more than a mile of boardwalk and crushed stone that is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Hike our trails anytime throughout the day at your own pace or on a...
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. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families 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. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
Discover nature with your little one! We will meet in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, sing songs, and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike just the right length for little legs. Adults can connect with other nature-loving...
