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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
I spy with my little eye, another aquatic world to explore. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we scoop into our ponds to see what is swimming under our boardwalks and maybe even catch a frog or two! At the end we will gather in the Hearth Room, where each child...
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...
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 time of year...
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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. 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...
This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays July 13 and July 20 Join Naturalist Jim Thielke for a two-part summer tree identification workshop. Learning how to identify trees is an important skill to help determine the health of a forest. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to use leaves, bark, fruits,...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. 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...
Salamanders, frogs, and toads… oh my! Leap into the world of our slimy-skinned friends, the amphibians! Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas to learn about what makes amphibians such unique animals. Together, we will meet our amphibian animal ambassadors, create a frog-themed craft, and hike to our ponds in search of wild...
Adults, Birding, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Join on a birding hike that goes past the “What?” and into the “Why?” Go beyond simple bird identification and discover the unique avian behaviors and adaptations of birds found at Schlitz Audubon. Through a introductory presentation and guided hike, participants will learn how birds survive and thrive in our habitats...
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...
Discover beautiful flowers along the trails with Naturalist Jim Thielke. We will first learn about some of the most common flowers that can be found at the Center. Then we’ll hike together to find and photograph those flowers. Finally, you will test your skills with a flower matching game. This...
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, learn about our resident and migratory animals: how to identify them by sight, sound, or the signs...
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 Center Naturalist and avid birder,...
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...
This summer is unique for cicadas as both a 13 year brood and a 17 year brood will appear at the same time in the United States. Southern Wisconsin will host the 17 year cicadas along with the annual cicada. After learning what makes these insects important to the environment,...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Cashman 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...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
We’ll hike picturesque Grant Park, which features unique Lannon stone paths and staircases, as well as foot bridges that will take us over the park’s many ravines. Oak Creek (the actual creek) flows right through the middle of the park before it empties into the bay at the South Milwaukee...
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these bioluminescent beetles light up our summer night. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki to figure out why they flash and how they glow before you take a journey to their favorite spots that light up the night. You will learn how to identify...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Cashman 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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. 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...
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...
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...
