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Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMeet the stars at Schlitz Audubon with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski. We’ll begin by learning about some of this season’s upcoming astronomical events. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to search for some of our winter constellations, learn their names and how to identify them, and hear the stories connected to them. ...
Thursdays | December 8, January 12, and February 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-up...
Thursdays | December 8, January 12, and February 9 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...
Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas to create your own art pieces from ash tree cuts from Center trees felled by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. We will hike through the forests to learn more about the importance of trees and how invasive species affect habitats. After the hike, we will provide...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WI, United StatesJoin Director of Education Tom Finley in exploring this serene winter landscape along Milwaukee’s beautiful Lake Michigan shore. This hike will guide us through the trails of Lakeshore State Park and along the pier at nearby Discovery World. We will learn about the history of these more recent additions to...
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead a hike to explore the significance of the winter solstice in Wisconsin. This date marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere and is usually the shortest day of the year, with respect to sunrise and sunset. Celebrated across cultures for...
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead a hike to explore the significance of the winter solstice in Wisconsin. This date marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the northern hemisphere and is usually the shortest day of the year, with respect to sunrise and sunset. Celebrated across cultures for...
Guided by the light of the silvery moon, join Naturalist Joey Montaine to explore Schlitz Audubon after dark. After watching the moon shine over Lake Michigan, we will explore the trails and learn how our nocturnal friends survive the cold nights of Wisconsin winters. This program is designed for all...
Saturdays, January 7 & 14 Join naturalists Harry Franz and Jacob Kempinksi 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...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBring 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. At this meeting, we will discuss simple techniques for nature journaling in winter. We may go outside for...
Wednesdays, January 11, 18 & 25 Join Director of Education Tom Finley for a three-part winter ecology series exploring the beauty of winter at Schlitz Audubon. On each date, we'll focus on a new topic and visit a different habitat. They will all showcase aspects of winter ecology, as well...
Winter is an amazing time to find the tracks and traces of active animals and discover the stories they tell. In this hike led by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, participants will learn how to distinguish common Wisconsin animal tracks, foraging signs, scat, and more while hiking through the habitats at Schlitz...
Many of Wisconsin’s woodpeckers do not migrate, and instead spend their winter in Wisconsin. Join School Programs Manager AJ Grill on this hike to discover what unique adaptations allow the woodpecker to survive Wisconsin winters and carve up the trees in our yards and forests. This program is designed for...
Enjoy a night hike under the dark skies of the new moon. Join Naturalist Jacob Kempinski to visit the 60-foot tower, observe winter constellations, and listen for owl calls. Bring a flashlight and explore the darkened forest. This program is designed for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an...
Celebrate National Squirrel Day by joining Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon on a nutty adventure! Explore the trails in search of our fluffy friends, discover what’s inside the squirrel kitchens, and challenge yourself to remember where you stashed your cache. At the end of the program, you can create your...
Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike as you spy with your little eyes and discover a winter wonderland. Each family will be given an I Spy picture chart and winter-themed stickers to use during our hike. After finding the magic of winter, we will come back inside for...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Naturalist Harry Franz on a guided hike to observe winter birds. We’ll learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species of birds and waterfowl by how they look and sound. If the weather permits, we’ll enjoy a hike to our shoreline...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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, WI, United StatesWednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, & 22 This four-part series led by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas will delve deeper into the practice of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku. Forest Bathing is more than just hiking; it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at nature differently than before....
Saturdays, February 4 & 11 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...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Snow is a perfect blank canvas to create art! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon as we use snow as inspiration and as a medium. Even if there is no snow on the ground, we will create our own snowflakes and other beautiful works of art to celebrate the beauty...
This program is offered in conjunction with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s youth concert series: Symphonic Splash! A Musical Water Cycle. We’ll begin our discussion about the frozen water cycle inside our Visitor Center. We’ll then take a sunset walk to our Lake Michigan shoreline, where an amazing transformation takes place...
