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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, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Saturday, August 3 | 10:00a-11:30a I spy with my little eye, all of the colors of the rainbow within our reach. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we find and collect colorful natural materials on our hike. At the end we will gather in the Hearth Room, where each child will...
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 Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jamie Baer 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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jamie Baer 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...
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, 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 our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, Dan and...
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 spring migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer and...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Forest Bathing combines the concepts of meditation and mindfulness through an immersive outdoor experience. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while following spoken guided invitations that allow them to focus on the nature surrounding them using their senses and curiosity. Each invitation is designed to provide a deeper connection...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....
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...
We have many ponds at Schlitz Audubon, but which one is your favorite? Learn about the importance of wetland habitats through hands-on exploration with Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas. Explore two of our ponds up-close and discover what they have in common and what makes each one unique. Everyone will catch, identify,...
Enjoy a night hike guided by the light of the full moon and learn about Wisconsin’s native nightlife. Witness a moonlit view from atop our tower and listen for the frog chorus at Mystery Lake. Naturalist Laine Cotteleer will show you around the Center after dark and help you to...
As the sun goes down, experience the Center in a different light! Join us for a guided hike on our trails in search of crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife. While we visit different habitats, we learn about our resident and migratory animals: how to identify them by sight, sound, or the...
Join Sandy Manning, horticulturist and Master Gardener, as we explore the meadows and prairies of Schlitz Audubon, looking for the late summer and early fall blooms that make these areas a blaze of color. You'll learn key identification features, what pollinators they attract, and if they are good options for...
Discover why dragonflies dazzle in the sun. Join Naturalist Jim Thielke to learn about where they come from and why they are here. We will search ponds and prairies to find different species of dragonflies and what makes them so interesting. Not only will you attempt to catch, examine, 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...
Search the skies for your favorite flying mammals with bat enthusiast Cassie Rincon. We’ll start by reading Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies and then learn a little about the different species that can be found at the Center. Afterwards, we will climb to the top of the tower...
Citizen Science, Families, Guided Hikes
As the colder weather rolls in, the monarch butterflies start flying south towards warmer weather. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki to learn their life cycle and how we monitor the monarch butterflies as they journey to Mexico. We will visit some of our hot spots and possibly catch monarch butterflies to...
