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...
Wednesdays, December 9 – December 23 This three-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up, basic training exercises, instruction, and review of previous material. This series is well suited for those who desire the...
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
With Wisconsin's summer migratory birds gone for the season, our winter residents are here to stay; each employs a variety of adaptations to survive harsh winters. Meet our Great Horned Owl, Zari, up close to learn about some of the earliest nesting raptors, discover how songbirds as small as the Black-capped Chickadee survive...
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...
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...
Celebrate the holidays with a stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the end of your hike, gather...
