|
S
Sunday
|
M
Monday
|
T
Tuesday
|
W
Wednesday
|
T
Thursday
|
F
Friday
|
S
Saturday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 programs,
-
Get ready for some springtime fun! Join Environmental Educators Cassie Rincon and Jim Thielke as we play summer camp games and take a stroll down to the Lake Michigan beach. Experience the joy of summer camp in just one program! The refreshing spring weather will be perfect for making lasting...
$15.00 – $20.00
-
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...
-
Tree identification is an important tool for understanding a forest's health. The diversity and abundance of certain trees can tell us what actions need to be taken to maintain a healthy ecosystem. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies that help with identifying different kinds of trees we find living around...
$35.00 – $45.00
-
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. Scheduled to appear: Sky Walker (Red-tailed Hawk) and Atlas (Red-shouldered Hawk). Our Raptor Program... |
1 program,
-
Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This engaging and informative experience for all ages features live birds from our Raptor Program. This all-ages program is FREE, but registration is required. Learn more and register. |
0 programs,
|
2 programs,
-
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6 This six-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve 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...
$72.00 – $90.00
-
Adults, Families, Guided Hikes RAIN DATE: April 2 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wisconsin is warming up again and the outdoors are springing back to life. Enjoy a night hike guided by the light of the first full moon of the season and learn about our native nighttime wildlife. Begin with a view...
$12.00 – $18.00
|
0 programs,
|
0 programs,
|
1 program,
-
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Did you know that you can help conserve birds without being a professional scientist? Whether you’re watching birds at your feeders, monitoring nests, or simply sharing your sightings, it’s all citizen science! Join us to celebrate Earth Day all month long by learning about some of the Citizen Science projects... |
2 programs,
-
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible 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...
-
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. Scheduled to appear: Atlas (Red-shouldered Hawk) and Otis (Peregrine Falcon). Our Raptor Program educates about... |
0 programs,
|
1 program,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
|
1 program,
-
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership Join Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer and Dan Panetti, former owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon , in search of American Woodcocks to witness the male’s spectacular aerial displays. We’ll traverse the western meadows and select grassy hotspots to locate these elusive aerialists. Few other birds in our region have such a unique...
Free
|
1 program,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
|
1 program,
-
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
$30.00 – $40.00
|
3 programs,
-
Saturdays, April 11 & April 18 Schlitz Audubon's shoreline and diverse wetland habitats attract numerous waterfowl species throughout the year. This two-part certificate program explores the duck species that nest in our area, stopover during migration, or overwinter on Lake Michigan. Learners will delve into the size, shape, plumage patterns,...
$48.00 – $60.00
-
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, 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...
Free
-
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. Scheduled to appear: Baron von Screech (Eastern Screech Owl) and Nicco (Broad-winged Hawk) Our... |
5 programs,
-
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes During this guided hike, Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer will help you spot the spring migrants filling Wisconsin’s skies with music and color! We will focus on identification characteristics such as color, size, pattern, behavior, song, and nest style. You will also learn strategies for more closely observing and listening to...
$17.00 – $23.00
-
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors Is there anything quite so ubiquitous about our everyday lives like birds and coffee? In this seminar, explore the complex and interwoven relationship between coffee cultivation and avian ecology. This journey will guide you through an overview of how coffee makes it from seed to cup, the best methods for...
$24.00 – $30.00
-
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible 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...
-
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Immerse yourself in the world of insects by blending art and science during this hands-on, beginner-friendly insect preservation workshop. Through a presentation, learn about different species of Wisconsin butterflies and their ecology. Afterwards, create a shadow box display with a preserved butterfly. By the end of the workshop, you will...
$50.00 – $65.00
|
1 program,
-
Mondays, April 13, 20, and 27 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. Each week we will meet outdoors in one of the Nature School’s Outdoor Classrooms for centers...
$100.00 – $130.00
|
2 programs,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
-
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...
Free
|
0 programs,
|
3 programs,
-
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...
Free
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
-
Sing your heart out with the birds and frogs! During this 21+ night out, join our Environmental Educators for activities that reveal insights about the animals that are singing all around us. Head out on a guided hike to scenic Mystery Lake in search of the Center’s resident birds and...
$25.00 – $30.00
|
1 program,
-
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
$30.00 – $40.00
|
6 programs,
-
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers will be your...
Free
-
Explore the natural world through art! Children can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. Nature gifts us with a wealth of inspiring materials, and we will use these natural materials and pigments to create nature-inspired projects. Try your hand at paper making,...
$25.00 – $32.00
-
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Saturdays, April 18 & April 25 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...
$88.00 – $110.00
-
Kick off Earth Week by learning how to support our pollinators that have returned with the warmer weather! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki and a member of the Land Conservation Department as we hike our trails to identify key plants for our pollinators and discuss how we can continue to...
$35.00 – $50.00
|
4 programs,
-
Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes In this child/adult pair program, join fairy friend Cassie Rincon as we explore the world of fairies and create homes for them. We’ll start the program by reading A Fairy Friend by Sue Fliess. Then, we’ll build simple fairy houses for the fairies at Schlitz Audubon, as well as a...
Sold Out
$20.00 – $26.00
-
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible 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...
-
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. Scheduled to appear: Saxon (American Kestrel) and Sky Walker (Red-tailed Hawk) Our Raptor Program...
-
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 and start a new project or work on an unfinished project. Each month, we will focus on a different art medium or nature theme....
Free
|
0 programs,
|
1 program,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
Sold Out
$22.00 – $34.00
|
0 programs,
|
2 programs,
-
Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes Nestled between South Beach Park and Coal Dock Park in historic downtown Port Washington, lies a new and hidden gem: the Port Washington Avian Sanctuary Spring should see the resurgence of trailside native plantings and the return of migratory birds. We’ll traverse the easy and level trails of these two...
Sold Out
$25.00 – $35.00
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
Sold Out
$22.00 – $34.00
|
1 program,
-
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
Sold Out
$30.00 – $40.00
|
2 programs,
-
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, Citizen Science, Families, Free with Membership Wrap up Earth Week by cleaning up the shores of Great Lake Michigan! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad as we look for litter on the beach. We’ll have the immediate impact of improving the health of Lake Michigan while also contributing to the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program... |
3 programs,
-
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our South Ravine forest. 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 a way that supports...
Get Tickets
$23.00 – $34.00
-
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible 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...
-
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... |
1 program,
-
Mondays, April 27 – June 1 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...
Get Tickets
$72.00 – $90.00
|
1 program,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
Sold Out
$22.00 – $34.00
|
1 program,
-
Did you know you could save up to three lives by donating blood? Make a difference by joining us for our April Blood Drive right here at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! Every day, patients in our community need red blood cells to keep them feeling healthy and strong. The blood... |
1 program,
-
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff 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...
Sold Out
$22.00 – $34.00
|
1 program,
-
Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will meet outdoors in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy, it is all part...
Sold Out
$30.00 – $40.00
|
2 programs,
-
Join us for our annual Raptors in Focus Photoshoot featuring our feathered ambassadors. This is a unique opportunity to photograph eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls up close and learn about the species. The birds will be on the trails in natural settings, allowing you to take exceptional photographs with beautiful...
Get Tickets
$80.00 – $100.00
-
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Mimi Norman 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 with...
Sold Out
$12.00 – $18.00
|
