Explore the Center’s meadows and prairies in search of fall blooms and other signs of the changing season. Using field guides and other resources, you’ll learn key identification features, how the plants adjust to colder temperatures, and where they are most often found. By the end of the walk, you...
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 educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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 nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is an...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Thursday, October 2 Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear, and perhaps even see, some of our local residents! After...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This program is an...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. 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, it is all part of the...
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays, October 4-25 9:00am – Noon. Taught by Raptor Educator Cheyenne Smith. This four-week certificate program equips learners with deeper knowledge and appreciation for Wisconsin’s magnificent birds of prey through formal presentations, interactive learning, and active discussion around raptor ecology, biology, and conservation. Sessions feature experienced speakers in the field,...
Join AJ Grill and Melanie Ziolecki on the shores of Mystery Lake for some canoeing fun! Mystery Lake is bursting with life and there is no better way to see it than from the water. Never been canoeing before? Don’t worry, our Environmental Educators will show you the basics! When...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOwls don’t just hang out in trees and hoot! They screech, scream, linger in graveyards, and hunt on the darkest, coldest nights of the year! Join us and our resident owl ambassadors to learn all about these raptors' unique behaviors and adaptations that can seem a little spooky at times....
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOctober is a special time to be a birder in Wisconsin. One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way back to their warmer wintering grounds from their breeding territories across North America and Canada. October is the tail end of this great...
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 educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff Cashman for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This...
Join us for an informational session about our award-winning Nature School. You’ll learn how we integrate nature into our overall approach and curriculum. We’ll start with an open house style tour of the indoor and outdoor classrooms from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. Afterwards, there will be a panel discussion from 6:00pm...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBirds of the night are more often seen than heard. We’ll start off the evening with a short hike in the woods – we'll look and listen for who’s there. Afterwards, we’ll have an indoor presentation to learn about some of the more likely nocturnal birds you may encounter at...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff Cashman for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head outside for a guided hike on the trails. This...
As the weather cools and plants start their dormancy, we can prepare our gardens for their winter sleep and get a head start on spring. During this indoor presentation, we will discuss maintenance for lawns, gardens, and native plantings. By the end, you will have strategies for your landscape and...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. 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, it is all part of the...
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, we welcome photographers of all skill levels to gather and enhance your 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...
Explore the natural world through art! Students can experiment and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. This session will explore the various colors in nature. Colorful projects will be featured with lots of fun mixing of colors and learning about different hues, tints, tones, and...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the spectacular snake ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! You’ll learn about each unique species and what makes snakes such amazing animals. Get a chance to hold and take a special photo with one of our resident snakes and make a snake craft to take home as...
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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Expand your crafting horizons with the ancient art of block printing! For thousands of years, this technique has been used on textiles to create patterns or images through carving a drawing into the negative space of different mediums, like wood or linoleum. In this workshop, learn the historical and current...
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 educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering on this day. Free with...
