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Wildflower Watercolor

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Springtime is the best time to see beautiful wildflowers bloom. Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad and hike the trails to learn about wildflower species and what makes them unique! As we are hiking, we will take time to sketch and paint the beautiful wildflowers we encounter. Afterwards, you will be...

Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00

Conservation Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

On this hike, learn about how staff and volunteers take care of the land by looking at current and past projects. You will get a sneak peek at upcoming land management projects and an overall view of what the plan for the future is. We will discuss the many invasive...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 16 tickets left

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Literary Hike: Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

On this hike, find inspiration through the pages of Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Within this book, Haupt blends science and spirituality, and delves into the joining of creativity and activism. We will explore the trails and read excerpts at various spots, creating connections to ourselves and nature, with the...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 10 tickets left

Bats of Wisconsin Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore the world of the only true flying mammals! Starting with an indoor presentation, learn about the eight different bat species found in Wisconsin and how they can be identified by their echolocation calls. You will also learn how you can enjoy these flying mammals as powerful pest control and...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 15 tickets left

Audubon Toddlers: Beautiful Butterflies

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Alyssa Ratkowski. 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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Audubon Kids: Animal Athletics

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

In our Audubon Kids program series, children 7 years or older will experience nature through hands-on exploration, games, and fun! These classes are designed as drop-off opportunities akin to our renowned Summer Camp programming. Children join our Naturalists for activities designed to entertain, educate, and empower a lifelong love of...

Get Tickets $15.00 – $20.00 13 tickets left

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Evening Hike: Lake Michigan

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

As the daylight fades, we will start our journey to the lake, stopping to pause and enjoy the nature around us. Our first stop will be the tower where we will attempt to take in as much of the Lakes’ beauty as we can. After, we’ll descend the bluff and...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 14 tickets left

Audubon Bird Club: Nest Identification

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. Your host is Schlitz Audubon Environmental Educator Laine...

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Audubon Toddlers: Pond Life Adventure

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Audubon Photo Club Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather to enhance their artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens. Learn tips and tricks with other members of this growing community and return for future...

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Audubon Toddlers: Pond Life Adventures

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00 -1 tickets left

Pebble Pictures

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Create art from tiny treasures at the beach! Join Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas for a trek down to Lake Michigan to collect colorful and unique beach rocks together. Afterwards we will use our pebbles to create unique masterpieces on canvas. Each pair will work together to create a work of...

Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Audubon Babies: Froggy Fun

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Audubon Babies: Froggy Fun

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Summer Solstice Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Journey down the path to our breathtaking lakefront to enjoy a glorious, sun-drenched morning hike.  Literally meaning “sun stands still,” this date marks the beginning of astronomical Summer in the northern hemisphere and is usually the longest day of the year, with respect to sunrise-sunset. Celebrated across cultures for centuries,...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 16 tickets left

Audubon Bird Hike: Summer Residents

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. Summer brings bountiful feeding opportunities for the birds found here, which is why they return year after year. We’ll search for these summer residents among the Center’s diverse habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to...

Get Tickets $8.00 – $10.00 19 tickets left

Totally Turtles!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Jim Thielke to 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. Along...

Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 -4 tickets left

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Audubon Babies: Turtle Time

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Southern Kettle Moraine Field Trip

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Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit Headquarters S91 W39091, WI-59, Eagle, WI, United States

The Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is a beautifully preserved landscape which harkens back to Wisconsin’s epic geologic past. Created near the end of the last Ice Age, some 10 – 12,000 years ago, there are rich forests, abundant wetlands and resplendent prairies which flourish with floristic beauty. Our day...

Get Tickets $50.00 – $65.00 14 tickets left

Audubon Babies: Turtle Time

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00