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Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIPhotographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Welcome the warmer weather by taking a hike to ephemeral ponds to discover what is awakening after winter. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our...
Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter. Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WIDirector of Education Tom Finley will lead you through Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve, one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Over a half mile of 90- to 100-foot bluffs look out onto Lake Michigan, offering tremendous viewing opportunities. Being situated on the...
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...
Join our Director of Conservation Drew Shuster to learn the features and functions of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Discover these unforgettable forest floor flowers that too often go unnoticed by most. You’ll learn when and where plants appear, the purpose of their petals, and the significance of plants to the ecosystem....
Create your own native garden at home with the help of seed bombs! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon and learn about Wisconsin native plants and how they play a vital role in our local ecosystem. Take a short hike to find emerging spring ephemeral flowers and learn how to...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
Birding, Guided Hikes, Preschool, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIJoin us for a morning of celebrating the wonders of birds in spring. We will begin our time in our Preschool Woods Outdoor Classroom with a special visit from one of our raptor ambassadors. Families will have time to do activities and play before we set out on a sensory exploration...
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 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...
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you through the Center at a time that is not only beautiful and serene, but also alive with wildlife. We’ll look for resident animals that love the evening hours and we may encounter birds that are active at dusk such as swallows and...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Explore two of Schlitz Audubon’s ponds up-close as we learn about some of their aquatic residents! Catch, identify, and discover hands-on a variety of aquatic invertebrates and amphibians. Learn about the importance of wetlands and how each of the Center’s ponds have unique features and characteristics that help create special...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
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 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, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WIThe Northern Kettle Moraine is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on this program. We’ll climb picturesque Dundee Mountain for a scenic view, hike to the top of Parnell Tower, and traverse a scenic section along the Greenbush trail. Expect to hike several...
Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter. Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WIThis month, we welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the first three Saturdays in May. Expert birder Paul Boyer will lead us in search of the migrating birds that visit the diverse habitats at the Center. This is a great opportunity for new birders...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Naturalist Joey Montaine 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...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find blooming buds and wildflowers. Each family will be given a picture chart as our I Spy guide that will be crossed off using spring themed stickers. After our spring hike, we will come back inside for tea or 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 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, Art, 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.
