Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

On 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...

Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join 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...

Snail, Paddle, and Pull

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join Schlitz Audubon Staff to clean up Mystery Lake! We will use canoes to gain access to every inch of Mystery Lake to remove the large invasive snails. Learn about the large invasive snail species and what effect it has on an ecosystem. You and your family will be given...

Get Tickets $50.00 – $70.00 1 ticket left

SPARK!: Pond Life

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...

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Evening Hike: Lake Michigan

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

As the daylight fades, we will start our journey to the lake, stopping to pause and enjoy the nature around us. Our first stop will be the tower where we will attempt to take in as much of the Lakes’ beauty as we can. After, we’ll descend the bluff and...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 14 tickets left

Audubon Bird Club: Nest Identification

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. Your host is Schlitz Audubon Environmental Educator Laine...

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SPARK!: Pond Life

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...

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Start of Summer Celebration!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Celebrate summer’s arrival at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center with a festive evening of music, nature, and family-friendly fun! Join us at our Pavilion Courtyard for live ukelele tunes from We 3 Ukes, dancing, and hands-on activities for all ages. Meet our resident reptiles, challenge yourself with nature trivia, and decorate...

Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 120 tickets left

Audubon Toddlers: Pond Life Adventure

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. 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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Audubon Photo Club Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather to enhance their 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 for future...

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Audubon Toddlers: Pond Life Adventures

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. 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...

Get Tickets $30.00 – $40.00 -1 tickets left

Beaks & Talons at Menomonee Falls Library

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Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls, United States

Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive and engaging comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls featuring our raptor ambassadors.  Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk starting at 9:30 AM. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis...

Crafting for Conservation: Invasive Flowers

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

As the summer flowers bloom, not all are welcome. Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki and Conservation staff as we learn the summer flowers that we appreciate and those we need to remove. After a short review of flower identification, we will join a conservation staff member in the field to...

Get Tickets $35.00 – $50.00 9 tickets left

Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join 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...

Pebble Pictures

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Create art from tiny treasures at the beach! Join Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas for a trek down to Lake Michigan to collect colorful and unique beach rocks together. Afterwards we will use our pebbles to create unique masterpieces on canvas. Each pair will work together to create a work of...

Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

On 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...

Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join 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...

Audubon Babies: Froggy Fun

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Audubon Babies: Froggy Fun

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Summer Solstice Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Journey down the path to our breathtaking lakefront to enjoy a glorious, sun-drenched morning hike.  Literally meaning “sun stands still,” this date marks the beginning of astronomical Summer in the northern hemisphere and is usually the longest day of the year, with respect to sunrise-sunset. Celebrated across cultures for centuries,...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 16 tickets left

American Eagle Day at Menominee Park Zoo

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Menominee Park Zoo 520 Pratt Trail, Oshkosh, WI, United States

Come celebrate a fun-filled National American Bald Eagle Day! This day honors the bald eagle, the United States' national symbol, and raises awareness about protecting the species. Schlitz Audubon will do a presentation about Raptor Conservation with our Bald Eagle, Valkyrie, at 3:00 pm. The day also includes crafting, story time,...

Audubon Bird Hike: Summer Residents

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. Summer brings bountiful feeding opportunities for the birds found here, which is why they return year after year. We’ll search for these summer residents among the Center’s diverse habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to...

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Totally Turtles!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Jim Thielke to meet a variety of species and find out their unique characteristics. Learn about these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center. Along...

Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 -4 tickets left

Make Music Milwaukee

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Make Music Milwaukee is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. For more information, please visit https://www.makemusicday.org/milwaukee/ Free to all. Musicians are to be determined. This program will take place entirely outdoors. In...