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Adults, Birding, Free with Membership
ZoomJoin us for an afternoon with nature writer, Miriam Darlington, author of The Wise Hours: A Journey Into the Wild and Secret World of Owls, presented on Zoom. Darlington will be in conversation Lindsay Obermeier, Raptor Program Director. Joining them will be a few of the Schlitz Audubon’s resident owls! Co-sponsored...
Adults, Birding, Citizen Science, Free with Membership
ZoomDid you know that bird watching is the number one recreational activity in the United States? Over 50 million people consider themselves bird watchers and enthusiasts. This virtual program, via zoom, will help prepare attendees for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a nationwide program that takes place February 17-20. You'll learn...
Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas as we dive into the world of Wisconsin’s winter duck species. A multitude of unique waterfowl migrates to the open waters of Lake Michigan as they spend their winter season here, escaping the frozen tundra of the north. Learn about the life history, ecology, and migration...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe 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, WI, United StatesJoin 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. ...
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...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WI, United StatesDirector of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this wonderful urban trail in the heart of Milwaukee. We’ll meet at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes) and then hike our way west towards American Family Field. Along the way, we’ll pass through Three Bridges Park and the Menomonee River...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe 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...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will lead a hike to search for American Woodcocks in an attempt to witness their spectacular male aerial displays. Birders age 14 and up and...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WI, United StatesDirector of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this beautiful trail in Glendale. We’ll meet at the main parking lot and then hike our way through forest and field. Enjoy a very scenic stretch of the Milwaukee River. Along the way, we’ll look for spring birds moving though the...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WI, United StatesDirector 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, WI, United StatesWe 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 with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Harry Franz 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, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Harry Franz 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...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis 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...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Director of Education Tom Finley 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....
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
WI, United StatesLocated on the edge of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s historic Lake Park provides an important stopover site for migratory birds, making it a popular birding destination in spring. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a hike to search for a wide variety of bird species found in the park. The...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will guide us on an evening hike to look for migrating birds, including colorful warblers. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis 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...
Birding, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSpread your wings at Schlitz Audubon and practice your birding skills. Visit a variety of bird-themed stations as we celebrate Wisconsin’s year-round residents and welcome back our migrating feathered friends. Create bird friendly crafts, challenge yourself on a binocular scavenger hunt, and so much more! There is something for everyone...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis 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...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join our Director of Education, Tom Finley, 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 rhythm is...
Adults, Art, Birding, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis workshop will begin with a classroom presentation, then we’ll go out and take photos, returning to the classroom for a wrap-up. In class, we’ll cover exposure, camera modes, focusing options, and the best starting settings for your bird photography. Instructor Kevin Hanley is a Wisconsin Master Naturalist Instructor...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCoffee is so ubiquitous that we often forget to think about what it is (it’s a seed), where it is grown (between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer), or who grows it (people!). This ubiquity, though wonderful when in need of a quick pick-me-up, unfortunately also poses a significant deforestation...
