Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. During this Birding Academy program, we’ll search for fall resident birds among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Wisconsin...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Grace O'Connell 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. To...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Mammals can be found across all of Wisconsin's habitats. In this workshop, we will practice identification using real skulls and fur, along with a custom guide you can take home. After an indoor presentation and activities, our group will hike in search of the variety of mammals that are active along the trails. By the end, you will come away with an understanding of how to identify most Wisconsin mammals. This workshop is led by Environmental Educator...
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...
Search our trails using fun clues to find hidden treasures and pieces to your very own puzzle. There will be six treasure chests to find, and each comes with a puzzle piece, an animal artifact, and an educational riddle that will help you on your journey. Environmental Educator Jim Thielke...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Rain date: Tuesday, November 24 | 5:00pm-6:30pm 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...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Saturdays, November 28 & December 5 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics during this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found...
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...
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...
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...
Mondays, November 30 – January 4 Throughout this six-week series, experience how yoga can improve your overall wellness. During each class, local yoga instructor Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke will guide you through a series of movements and regenerative poses that focus on breath, balance, and strength. Modifications and insightful visuals make this yoga practice inclusive at every level,...
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, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side, Lake Park is a true gem of the Milwaukee County Park System. Aptly named, this beautiful park was designed in the late 1800’s by Frederick Law Olmstead, the “father” of American landscape architecture. The 138-acre parcel showcases picturesque views of Lake Michigan, ecologically fragile ravines, and the last...
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...
Early Childhood, 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...
Lake Michigan is a key feature of Schlitz Audubon and the inspiration for countless journeys, expressions of art, and quiet reflection. Derived from the Algonquin word Michigamaw, meaning “great water", the lake owes its roots to the conclusion of the last realm of glacial activity over 14,000 years ago. The...
Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad in this adult/child pair program to create your own art pieces using ash tree cookies from Center trees felled by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle. We will start by hiking our forested trails to learn more about the importance of trees and how invasive...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
With great strength, grace, and beauty, birds are admirably adapted to the skies. They can travel hundreds of miles in one day, dive through the air at unimaginable speeds, and maneuver through tight spaces with a single flap of the wing. But have you ever wondered what makes their flight...
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...
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...
Felting wool is a simple and fun craft that gives you the freedom to create 3D works of art. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of felting using custom patterns as well as how to create more felted works of art from your imagination. Together we’ll craft our own wool ornaments...
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...
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, SPARK!, Wheelchair Accessible
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...
