Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesTickets are available at the gate. Join us! You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We'll dispel myths about them and share their ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor ambassadors! Also vote...
These seldom seen silent winged hunters shine best when the sun goes down. Our feathered raptor staff model their special night hunting adaptations and some basic owl behaviors, providing insights into their natural history. Wisconsin is home to a variety of native owls, each with its own special adaptations. Click...
Enjoy a guided hike under the dark evening skies with Director of Education Tom Finley. We will listen for nocturnal creatures as we hike through a variety of habitats and visit our 60-foot tower. Experience the beauty of Lake Michigan at night with a walk along the beach. This program...
Join Director of Education Tom Finley and Adult Program Coordinator Michelle Allison to explore one of the most beautiful areas in southern Wisconsin for fall colors. Perched atop a giant glacial hill termed a “kame,” Holy Hill offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The dominant sugar maple trees are well...
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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us 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 trails. Connect with other families of...
Director of Education Tom Finley will guide us through the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which lies in the middle of the beautiful hilly region known as the Kettle Moraine – a strip of glacial landforms extending throughout southeast Wisconsin. Fall is a glorious time of year to visit the area,...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us 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 trails. Connect with other families of...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature Preschool 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,...
We are hosting Xtreme Raptor Day, our annual festival where you'll meet owls, hawks, and even a Bald Eagle! Details and tickets.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Welcome Booth! Join us for our annual raptor festival that celebrates these powerful hunters of the sky. This unique event is held throughout the Center and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet our resident raptors up close - including owls, hawks, falcons, and...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesI spy with my little eye, Thanksgiving around the corner! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find items to decorate our turkey shaped map of Schlitz Audubon. Each adult and child pair will be given a map as our I Spy guide and use a stamp to...
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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us 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 trails. Connect with other families of...
Twilight hours can be both beautiful and active for certain wildlife. Naturalist Jacob Kempinski will lead a hike to look for crepuscular critters in the early evening. On this night, we’ll journey down to the shore of Lake Michigan. We may also encounter birds that love dusk. Members: $17 |...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership
WI, United StatesJoin us for a holiday party for our Nature Clubs, including Bird Club, Photo Club, and Art Club! Grab a snack and join us to share your birding, photography, and art highlights from this year. If you would like to present your photos to the group, email your five best...
In honor of Veterans Day, we are offering 10 days of free admission to veterans and military, along with their guests. This complimentary admission is available Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 19
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us 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 trails. Connect with other families of...
There’s a hidden world that can only be seen with UV light. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as you search for nature that glows in the dark. We’ll provide UV flashlights as we hike the trails and beach in search of the things that glow, like Yooperlites! This program is designed...
As part of our mission to provide access to nature for all, including in winter, Schlitz Audubon hosting a coat drive on Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12. Drop off your old winter coats of any size (including adult sizes) at the donation bin near Schlitz Audubon’s entrance, then take...
In honor of Veterans Day, we are offering 10 days of free admission to veterans and military, along with their guests. This complimentary admission is available Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 19
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature Preschool 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,...
As part of our mission to provide access to nature for all, including in winter, Schlitz Audubon hosting a coat drive on Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12. Drop off your old winter coats of any size (including adult sizes) at the donation bin near Schlitz Audubon’s entrance, then take...
In honor of Veterans Day, we are offering 10 days of free admission to veterans and military, along with their guests. This complimentary admission is available Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 19. Today, Veterans Day, a Bald Eagle from our Raptor Program will be in the Great Hall for...