Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator 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 is...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru 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 a little...
Saturdays, March 7 & March 14 | 9:00am – 11:30am Spring brings an abundance of bird activity to the Center with winter birds departing and summer residents returning. They fill the skies, forests, and fields and with so many species singing, it can be tricky to tell them apart. In...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays, March 7 & March 14 Explore basic watercolor painting during this two-day workshop designed for beginner and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHave you ever wondered what a year in the life of a raptor looks like? Wonder no more, as our live birds fly you through each season– from surviving freezing winters, to spring nest building, to the perilous and long migration journeys many embark on. Join us for a year...
Adults, Art, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCreate art to practice conservation! You and your family will join Environmental Educators Laine Cotteleer and Melanie Zioleki in constructing and decorating a birdhouse for your home to help ! As we wait for the paint to dry, we will take a hike to discover cavity nests around the Center...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAll the flowers we see during spring and summer start with something small: a seed. The seed is the mightiest of all as it holds the entire life of the plant! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we hit the trails to observe seeds left over from winter and then...
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 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
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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFelting 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 simple techniques, allowing you to craft future felted art from your imagination. Together, we'll craft our own wool garlands of...
Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 This three-day series of Audubon Toddlers is facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. Join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will base our time outdoors on the weather and will move indoors into our Nuthatch classroom...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator 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 is...
Adults, SPARK!, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis 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...
Thursdays | March 13, April 10, and May 8 Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 6-8. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make-up...
Thursdays | March 12, April 9, and May 14 Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join a Nature School Early Childhood Educator 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 is...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSpend a relaxing evening with Artist Chelsea Beiler learning how to paint a raptor, featuring one of our Raptor Ambassadors as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take at the end of the evening. Artist Chelsea Beiler has fostered...
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru 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 a little...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature 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...
Explore the natural world through art! Children can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. Your child will be inspired by the variety of circular shapes and patterns found in nature as we try out different processes and mediums to create prints, paintings,...
Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRAIN DATE: Sunday, March 15 | 10:00a-11:30a Let's explore nature from A to Z! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad on an adventure through the alphabet to discover plants and animals found on our trails. We will learn to identify the species we uncover, from ash trees to zebra mussels, and...
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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
Discover why turtles are totally terrific! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Mimi Norman for a special meet and greet with our turtle ambassadors. We will also create a turtle craft together to take home. Learn about the unique characteristics of each species and how we care for both them...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMarch can be an exciting time for birding at the Center. We are fortunate to have many birds who remain throughout the year, plus some interesting early migrants returning from their winter homes in the south. Year-round birds we may see include Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Chickadees. Early spring...
