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Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike as you spy with your little eyes and discover backyard birds. Each family will be given an I Spy picture chart and winter-themed stickers to use during our hike. After finding our feathered friends, we will come back inside for some hot...
Learn the basic birding skills with Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon. We’ll discover bird families and where to look for them, common characteristics and identifying features, and introduce field guides to help us before heading on the trails. We’ll then take a guided hike to apply your bird knowledge and...
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 their knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to find out which activities our Nature Ambassadors are offering. Free with membership or...
In this fun family activity, you’ll hike the trails using a GPS unit to search for coordinate points. Once you find the location, answer questions and learn some fun facts about the property. Upon arrival, we will provide all of the necessary equipment for this self-guided adventure, which includes a...
Six Wednesdays, March 29 – May 3 During this six-week Gentle Power yoga series, Yoga Instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses, focusing on tying breath to movement. The class will also focus on setting intentions for your practice, being in the...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Forest bathing is more than just hiking, it is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to look at the forest differently than before. It combines concepts of meditation and mindfulness through a series of guided invitations. Participants will engage with and learn the general basics of forest bathing and...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to begin our walk by the bird...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Naturalist Harry Franz on a guided hike to search for birds. Learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species by how they look and sound. Afterwards, hike together to discover Wisconsin’s year-round birds and birds that are starting to migrate back. ...
Join Naturalist Harry Franz as we learn about our world through a geologic lens. We will hike to the beach and discover fossils from ancient creatures as well as the three rock groups. Afterwards, everyone will participate in a rock-themed craft! This program is designed for children aged 5 and...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
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. Free with membership or admission.
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this wonderful urban trail in the heart of Milwaukee. We’ll meet at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes) and then hike our way west towards American Family Field. Along the way, we’ll pass through Three Bridges Park and the Menomonee River...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to begin our walk by the bird...
Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find raindrops, puddles, and more. Each family will be given a picture chart as our I Spy guide that will be crossed off using spring themed stickers. After our spring hike, we will come back inside for tea or hot chocolate. ...
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. Free with membership or admission.
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. Free with membership or admission.
Monday's, April 10 & 17 Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas for a two-part behavioral ecology workshop. Go beyond learning species identification and begin exploring why animals act a certain way to survive, reproduce, and compete in their habitats. Learn how natural selection and ecological pressure shapes the instincts of all animals...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs take place inside the Auditorium and may include...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Our co-host Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, will lead a hike to search for American Woodcocks in an attempt to witness their spectacular male aerial displays. Birders age 14 and up and...
Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter. Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration to experience nature both indoors and out. Take a guided hike on the trails and connect with other families of very young children for fellowship and community. This...
Enjoy a relaxing evening with Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors. A bird from our Raptor Program will be present as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take home...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you on this beautiful trail in Glendale. We’ll meet at the main parking lot and then hike our way through forest and field. Enjoy a very scenic stretch of the Milwaukee River. Along the way, we’ll look for spring birds moving though the...
Adults, Citizen Science, Guided Hikes
Becoming a citizen scientist can be as easy as using the phone in your hand! This program teaches participants how to use free smartphone applications such as eBird, Seek, and iNaturalist to submit data and contribute to worldwide citizen science projects. Through an indoor presentation and outdoor guided hike, Naturalist...
Travel the trails with Naturalists Joyce Michelstetter and Abby Saxton. Listen for the first frogs calling from the ponds, the returning birds practicing their songs, and the trickling of moving water. Then look for new plant life, the opening of buds, and discover evidence of animal activity. Let’s search 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. Free with membership or admission.
Birding, Citizen Science, Families, Guided Hikes
Discover how a family hike at Schlitz Audubon can turn into a fun scavenger hunt that can help scientists protect the environment! Join Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas on a hike to search for any and all animals or plants that have woken up or migrated back to the area. Families will...
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Harry Franz and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
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 small fairy house that you...
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, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Photographers of all skill levels can take a guided hike with Naturalist and hobby photographer, Cassie Rincon. Welcome the warmer weather by taking a hike to ephemeral ponds to discover what is awakening after winter. We will explore the property while sharing tips and tricks amongst each other about our...
Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter. Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs take place inside the Auditorium and may include...
Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Discover the stars of Schlitz Audubon’s skies with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski. Hear about some of this season’s upcoming astronomical sightings and events. Learn about spring constellations, their names and how to identify them, and the stories connected to them. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to search for the stars! This...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Adults, Birding, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you through Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve, one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Over a half mile of 90- to 100-foot bluffs look out onto Lake Michigan, offering tremendous viewing opportunities. Being situated on the...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk. We’ll search for summer residents and nesting birds. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center to begin our walk by the bird...
Families, Free with Membership
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the shores of Lake Michigan! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon as we look for litter on the beach. Not only will you improve the health of Lake Michigan directly, you will also contribute to the Adopt-A-Beach program by collecting data as a citizen...
Join our Director of Conservation Drew Shuster to learn the features and functions of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Discover these unforgettable forest floor flowers that too often go unnoticed by most. You’ll learn when and where plants appear, the purpose of their petals, and the significance of plants to the ecosystem....
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. Free with membership or admission.
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Harry Franz and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
Birding, Guided Hikes, Preschool, Raptors
Join us for a morning of celebrating the wonders of birds in spring. We will begin our time in our Preschool Woods Outdoor Classroom with a special visit from one of our raptor ambassadors. Families will have time to do activities and play before we set out on a sensory exploration...
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. Free with membership or admission.
The Great American Eclipse is just a year away, so let's talk about eclipses! Jim Hahn will cover the mechanics and terminology of eclipses, including why some eclipses are total, while others are partial, annular, or hybrid. Do eclipses happen on other planets or in other solar systems? We'll find out....
Director of Education Tom Finley will lead you through the Center at a time that is not only beautiful and serene, but also alive with wildlife. We’ll look for resident animals that love the evening hours and we may encounter birds that are active at dusk such as swallows and...
Join Education Specialist Shelly Rollins in exploring the natural features of Lac Lawrann Conservancy in West Bend. The hike will lead us through the diverse communities of Lac Lawrann. We'll learn about the ecology, plant communities, animals, and glacial features of this spectacular natural area. This program begins and ends...
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Free with Membership, Preschool
Join us for a spring informational session to learn more about our award-winning Nature Preschool and K4 options, which will celebrate its 20th school year in 2023! Information about our Audubon Babies and Hand-in-Hand toddler programming will also be provided. Prospective families will have a chance to tour our four...
Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the spectacular snake ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! You’ll learn about each unique species and what makes snakes such amazing animals. Get a chance to hold and take a special photo with one of our resident snakes and make a snake craft to take home as...
This art and nature program will focus on the art of John James Audubon. Audubon is known as an ornithologist, naturalist, and for his studies and detailed illustrations of North American birds. We will learn about his life and view pictures of his artwork. There will be a brief lesson...
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. Free with membership or admission.
Birding with an experienced guide is an excellent way to improve your birding skills. Join Naturalist Harry Franz and expert birder Don Quintenz on a walk through the meadows, woods, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. Early morning bird walks often uncover many birds that would otherwise go unnoticed. Their natural...
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. Free with membership or admission.
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
The Northern Kettle Moraine is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. Join Director of Education Tom Finley on this program. We’ll climb picturesque Dundee Mountain for a scenic view, hike to the top of Parnell Tower, and traverse a scenic section along the Greenbush trail. Expect to hike several...
Join our naturalists on a guided hike through the prairies, forests, and wetlands of Schlitz Audubon. We will focus on the seasonal topics important within these habitats, describing the natural phenomena and answering questions that arise about the wildlife we encounter. Members: $15 | Non-members: $20
Discover nature with your little ones! We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Then we will head out on a short seasonal hike to explore and learn. Designed for children 2 to 3 years old and their adult. To optimize this experience for all, accompanying...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
This month, we welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the first three Saturdays in May. Expert birder Paul Boyer will lead us in search of the migrating birds that visit the diverse habitats at the Center. This is a great opportunity for new birders...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Let’s celebrate moms! Join us and our live raptor ambassadors for an hour of learning about how avian mothers can be some of the best in the animal kingdom. Building a nest from scratch, laying and caring for their eggs, and providing daily food are just a few of the...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Naturalist Joey Montaine and 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. Afterwards, we will hike to...
