Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jenny Booth in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get...
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 eagles. Discover insights about each species, including their lifestyle habits and habitats. Stations across the grounds will...
November is a transitional time in the birding world across Wisconsin. Most of the neotropical migrants have made their way back to warmer wintering grounds far south of here. But many other species who reside further north for summer breeding season are on the move to locations along Lake Michigan, including Schlitz Audubon. Our...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On 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...
Early Childhood, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Andrea Kroll 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...
Discover the wonderful waters of Lake Michigan under a starry night sky with Environmental Educators Alison Schrad and Jim Thielke. On this all ages guided hike, we will climb the observation tower for an owl's eye view before traveling down to the shoreline, learning about nocturnal wildlife on the way....
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
The Northern Kettle Moraine is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. We will traverse picturesque Dundee Mountain, the highest glacial kame in the region, and also a portion of the undulating Greenbush Trails segment. These are perfect examples of the landforms left behind over 10,000 years ago that are studied around the...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership
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 is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. This Birding Academy program is hosted by Schlitz...
Early Childhood, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Andrea Kroll 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...
Adults, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
During this hands-on workshop, discover how to identify dormant prairie species from their seed heads, seed pods, leaves, and even the smells of certain species. You will also learn how to properly and ethically collect and store seeds for future uses. After an indoor presentation, we will head outside for an opportunity to go off trail and harvest...
Adults, Art, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Spend a relaxing evening learning how to paint a raptor! Join Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through painting one of our Raptor Ambassadors, who will be present—feathers, talons, and all—as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take home at the end of the night. Artist Chelsea Beiler...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
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...
Early Childhood, Families, Preschool
Join us for an informational session about our award-winning Nature School. Learn how we integrate nature into our overall approach and curriculum. 9:00 - 10:00: Open House where Outdoor classrooms will be open for viewing and Nature School staff will be present to answer questions 10:00 - 10:30: Presentation...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Expand your crafting horizons by practicing the ancient art of block printing to create a one-of-a-kind print! For thousands of years, block printing 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. Monoprinting, on...
Saturdays, November 14 – December 5 Throughout this four-week Pilates series, we will explore Joe Pilates’ original mat exercises. Led by Flying Squirrel Pilates owner Jaime Hayden, she will take you through 50 minutes of flowing exercises on the mat, using your body weight as resistance. Every class will work to balance all...
Art, Early Childhood, Preschool
Explore the natural world through art! Children can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. In our class this month, we will be creating art that can also make sounds and music! We will construct and decorate instruments that we can shake, pluck,...
Families, In the Community, Raptors
The Elm Grove Beautification Committee presents the 2026 Birding Festival! As part of this celebration, join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for an engaging program about raptors. A hawk, falcon, and owl from Schlitz Audubon’s Raptor Program highlight the tools raptors use to be successful predators of the...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
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...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Rain Daite: Sunday, November 29 | 8:00a-10:00a Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our Green Tree Loop trail. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in...
Birding Academy, Early Childhood, Families
Join our Birding Academy educators on an avian adventure! In this adult/child pair program, learn how to identify our backyard birds by their shapes, colors, and sounds. Discover which feathered friends use our bird feeders and create your own feeder to take home. Through sensory exploration and guided education, you'll...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
On 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...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Nature has always been a great inspiration to creators, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists. We welcome beginning and experienced artists to join our community to start a new project or work on an unfinished project. Each month, we will focus on a different art medium or nature theme. ...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program, designed for adults, will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a few owls from our Raptor Program....
Early Childhood, Guided Hikes, Preschool
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Andrea Kroll 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...