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Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIDiscover the stars of Schlitz Audubon’s skies with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski. Hear about some of this season’s upcoming astronomical sightings and events. Learn about winter constellations, their names and how to identify them, and the stories connected to them. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to search for the stars! This...
How can we know what an animal eats, where it lives, and where it travels? We look for animal signs! In this adventure, we will be putting our detective skills to the test and search for signs of animal life in winter. We will explore animal tracks, foraging signs, and...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Join Naturalist Joey Montaine to explore the wonderful winter ecosystems of Schlitz Audubon! After strapping on a pair of snowshoes, participants will learn about the history of snowshoes, hike the trails, and explore how different animals can traverse our snowy Wisconsin environment. This program is designed for children aged 10...
Join naturalist Harry Franz for a lovely winter hike to learn how snowflakes form and about the winter weather cycles of Wisconsin. Afterwards, we will search and preserve a snowflake of our own so we can always appreciate the beauty of these crystalline structures year-round! This program is designed for...
Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike as you spy with your little eyes and discover snowflakes and icicles. Each family will be given an I Spy picture chart and winter-themed stickers to use during our hike. After finding snowflakes and icicles, we will head inside for hot chocolate. ...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Join us for an adventure under March’s full moon, known as the Sugar Moon. Discover the history behind maple sugaring, examine our maple trees, and hike down to the beach to watch the moon shine over Lake Michigan. Afterwards, enjoy maple treats by the fire while listening to indigenous maple...
Thursdays | March 9, April 13, May 11 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-up Southeastern...
Thursdays | March 9, April 13, May 11 The 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 with...
Become an amateur osteologist, one who studies bones, with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski! We will practice identifying real animal bones, discover what you can learn about a creature from just its skeleton, and take a short hike in search of animal signs. This program is designed for children aged 6 and...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Friday mornings, March 17 – May 19 (No class Fridays March 31 & April 7) Forest Fridays is an 8-week, Friday morning series hosted by the Nature Preschool. This program makes use of the Center’s outstanding nature trails, as well as the Preschool’s newest outdoor classroom: The Secret Forest. In this...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIBring 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. This program will take place indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Free to all. Registration is required.
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration to experience nature both indoors and out. Take a guided hike on the trails and connect with other families of very young children for fellowship and community. We...
Join Naturalist Harry Franz and learn about the emerging spring plants and how they grow! Together we will look for the signs of spring on a guided hike. Then, we will craft our own blossoming trees to take home! This program is designed for children aged 5 and older. Children...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIJoin Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike as you spy with your little eyes and discover backyard birds. Each family will be given an I Spy picture chart and winter-themed stickers to use during our hike. After finding our feathered friends, we will come back inside for some hot...
Learn the basic birding skills with Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon. We’ll discover bird families and where to look for them, common characteristics and identifying features, and introduce field guides to help us before heading on the trails. We’ll then take a guided hike to apply your bird knowledge and...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIOn Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIForest 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...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting 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 begin our walk by the bird...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIJoin Naturalist Harry Franz on a guided hike to search for birds. Learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species by how they look and sound. Afterwards, hike together to discover Wisconsin’s year-round birds and birds that are starting to migrate back. ...
Join Naturalist Harry Franz as we learn about our world through a geologic lens. We will hike to the beach and discover fossils from ancient creatures as well as the three rock groups. Afterwards, everyone will participate in a rock-themed craft! This program is designed for children aged 5 and...
