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Friday mornings, February 2 – March 22 We also offer a Forest Fridays: Spring Series starting on April 5. Forest Fridays is an 8-week, Friday morning series hosted by the Nature School. This program makes use of the Center’s outstanding nature trails, as well as the school’s four specially designed...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Nature offers tremendous opportunities for picture taking at every turn. Schlitz Audubon is a canvas waiting for you. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will take a guided hike, or a suitable indoor alternative, with our Master Naturalist volunteers. They will explore different parts of the property while capturing nature moments through your...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, snowflakes covering the ground and icicles hanging on the rooftops! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find different snowflake shapes and the longest icicle. Each adult and child pair will be given a map as our I Spy guide and use...
Saturdays, Feb 3 & 10 Join Naturalists Jacob Kempinksi and Jim Thielke for a two-part deciduous tree winter workshop. Identifying trees in the winter has its challenges, but also its rewards. You’ll learn how to use bark, twigs, buds, the form or overall shape of the tree, and its habitat...
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...
Lake Michigan constantly changes what we can find on the beach. Join Naturalist Jacob Kempinski to search for natural treasures on the shore. Learn a little about rocks and fossils and create ephemeral art while exploring. If you’re lucky, you may even find some beach glass to take home! This...
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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Explore Schlitz Audubon's winter wonderland by showshoe! After strapping on a pair of snowshoes, away we go! Naturalist Jim Thielke will lead a hike to look for evidence left behind by active winter animals. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from us. If trail conditions are not ideal...
Join Naturalist Jim Thielke and explore the fascinating winter ecosystems of Schlitz Audubon by snowshoe. First, we’ll learn about the history and different styles of snowshoes and their uses. We'll then strap on a pair of our aluminum framed snowshoes and head out to the trails to investigate signs of...
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, Guided Hikes, Raptors
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.
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, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on the property. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. To celebrate Valentine's Day,...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for late winter ducks and possible early migrants. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the...
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...
Saturdays, February 17 & 24 Join Director of Education Tom Finley for a two-part winter workshop exploring some of the many facets of Wisconsin geology, with special emphasis on our local Lake Michigan landscape. Explaining key concepts of glacial history and going back into our ancient past of the Silurian...
‘Tis the season for snow to fall! Join School Programs Manager AJ Grill on an exciting adventure with snow. Take a hike though a winter wonderland and enjoy some hands-on snow experiments! This program is designed for children aged 5 and older; children must be accompanied by adults. This program...
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...
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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, the joys of syrup and how it is made! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to our sugar maples and learn how to be a sugar farmer, including tasting sap from a maple tree! Each adult and child pair will be given...
