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Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore 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...
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 a hike to look for summer birds and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of all skill levels...
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. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Tuesday, July 11 | 10:00a-11:15a Thursday, July 13 | 10:00a-11:15a Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration with the sights of nature. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then...
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.
Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This program at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! This program takes place at the Kettle Moraine State Forest-...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesI spy with my little eye, something in the ponds for the whole family to enjoy! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to go ponding. Each adult and child pair will be given a map with pond critter names as our I Spy guide and use a stamp...
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, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBring 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. We’ll visit the woods and wetlands of the Center to practice nature journaling techniques. Free to all. Registration...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration with the sights of nature. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these bioluminescent beetles light up our summer nights. Why do they flash? What makes them glow? Take a journey to their favorite spot at the center with Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki to observe and find out! You will learn how to identify common...
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these bioluminescent beetles light up our summer nights. Why do they flash? What makes them glow? Take a journey to their favorite spot at the center with Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki to observe and find out! You will learn how to identify common...
Tuesday, July 11 | 10:00a-11:15a Thursday, July 13 | 10:00a-11:15a Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration with the sights of nature. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then...
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Come along with Naturalist Joey Montaine as we explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search for signs...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Naturalist AJ Grill on a guided hike to search for Wisconsin summer resident birds. Learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species by how they look and sound. This program is designed for children aged 5 and older; children must be...
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.
Join Aubrey Fulsaas on a birding hike that goes beyond identification to explore bird behavior. Delve into the behavioral ecology of birds found at Schlitz Audubon and discover how the birds we find use behavioral adaptations to survive and thrive in their habitats. We will search for bird species within...
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, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, July 29th and August 5th. In this two-part workshop, learn the basics of tree ID, what to look for, and what distinguishes these plant families from one another. We’ll discuss how trees interact with wildlife and each other, and discover which species provide the...
Join Schlitz Audubon staff 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 Schlitz Audubon Naturalists will show you the basics! When registering...
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.
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.
