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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. 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 messy,...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature 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....
Go beyond species identification and explore why animals behave in certain ways to survive, reproduce, and compete in their habitats. Through classroom learning and guided hiking, discover how natural selection and ecological pressure shapes the instincts of all animals large and small. This course will examine the concepts of competition,...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. 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 messy,...
I spy with my little eye, the forest floor covered in bright new flowers! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we search for different colors and shapes on our hike in the understory. Each child will receive a blank trail map, and for each new wonder we find, we will add...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDo you know what the fastest animal on planet Earth is? Have you ever seen a falcon diving after prey? This Raptor Saturday, we take you on a high-flying adventure to witness the unparalleled prowess of falcons in comparison to other bird species. Join our live falcons (Peregrine Falcon Otis...
Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHave you ever seen a salamander up close? Join Naturalist Joyce Michelstetter and meet our resident amphibian ambassadors. Find out what they eat and where they live. We’ll explore the trails in search of wild salamanders and create a salamander-themed art project. This program is designed for children aged 5...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesForest Bathing combines the concepts of meditation and mindfulness through an immersive outdoor experience. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while following spoken guided invitations that allow them to focus on the nature surrounding them using their senses and curiosity. Each invitation is designed to provide a deeper connection...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
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 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, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to meet one or two birds from our Raptor Program! We will talk about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Free with membership or admission.
Adults, Art, Birding, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBirds may present themselves in almost any environment and discovering them through a camera lens can be an exhilarating experience! In this program, experienced photographer and naturalist Jake Collison will show you how to get started with photographing the birds seen from our trails. You will gain insight on photography...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
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. 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 month, Dan and...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. 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 messy,...
Join us for our annual Raptors in Focus Photoshoot featuring our Raptor Ambassadors. This is a unique opportunity to photograph eagles, hawks, falcons and owls up close and learn about their species. The birds will be on the trails in natural settings for you to photograph. Keep your photos or...
Art, Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStep into the world of migrating birds as you complete your checklist to become a birder! Join Naturalists Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Ziolecki as you customize cardboard binoculars, create a bird identification bracelet, and cross off a bird bingo sheet at our feeders. Once you have mastered your bingo sheet,...
Join our Director of Conservation Drew Shuster to learn the features and functions of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Walk the Center’s old growth forest and 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...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHappy Mother’s Day! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon as you celebrate moms on a short, guided hike in search of nature treasures. During the hike, Cassie will take a family photo for you to use in a picture frame that you will customize with the nature treasures found that...
