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Expand your crafting horizons by combining the ancient art of block printing with the practice of monoprinting to create a one-of-a-kind painting! For thousands of years, block printing has been used on textiles to create patterns or images through carving a drawing into the negative space of different mediums, like...
$50.00 – $65.00
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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...
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Scheduled to appear: Nicco (Broad-winged Hawk) and... |
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June 1 – 4 (Four consecutive days) What is more fun than a morning of outdoor exploration and play with your two-year-old? Four consecutive days of fun and wonder! This new four-day series is facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. Introduce your little one to the joy and wonder...
$100.00 – $130.00
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2 programs,Our Visitor Center building is closed all day today as we prepare for our Annual Gala. Our trails are open 8:30am – 5:00pm. Please join us for a hike!
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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Cocktails on Veranda | Live Artists | Dinner in the Great Hall | Auctions & Fund the Cause At the Gala, nature and art will come together in a joyful setting complete with live painting, signature cocktails, and exhilarating appearances from the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon. Bid on locally made... |
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Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes Spring is the best time to see beautiful wildflowers bloom. In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad in hiking the trails to learn about different wildflower species and what makes them unique! As we hike, we will take time to sketch and paint the stunning wildflowers we...
$20.00 – $26.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Learn what it takes to become a raptor trainer! During this special hour-long program, we will explore careers in wildlife management, what goes into the care of our resident birds, and how we meticulously train each one to be a confident ambassador for their species. Join us for this fun... |
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Gardening with native plants provides many ecological benefits, including creating habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Prairie Future Seed Company will offer a wide selection of live plants for purchase. You can shop in-person at the Center or order ahead for curbside pick-up. In-person shopping is free to all and registration is not required....
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Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes Discover a whole new world through a magnifying glass as we get down in the soil to find the insects and their relatives crawling under our feet. In this child/adult pair program, join Children’s Event Lead and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we investigate the soil in our forest for...
$20.00 – $26.00
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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...
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Uncover the hidden world of Southeastern Wisconsin moss and lichen, living organisms that have fascinating relationships with each other and the forest around them. Through a presentation, discover their habitats, life cycle, and what makes these organisms so unique. On a guided hike, we will look for the species that...
$23.00 – $34.00
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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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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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...
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Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership PLEASE NOTE: This program has been cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds is welcome, regardless of prior experience. You will learn and enhance identification...
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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...
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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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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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
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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...
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RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 20 | 10:00a-12:00p Join Schlitz Audubon Staff to clean up Mystery Lake! We will use canoes to access every inch of the pond so we can remove the large invasive snails. You will learn about this snail species, its impact on the ecosystem, and how you’re...
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$50.00 – $70.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,... |
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes After the flurry of spring migration, birds become quieter and more secretive as they nest and raise young. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide plenty of nesting sites for breeding pairs. We will explore these varied habitats in search of birds concealed by the dense...
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$17.00 – $23.00
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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...
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,... |
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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...
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$22.00 – $34.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes As spring migration comes to a close in Wisconsin, our summer resident birds are settling in to start laying eggs and raising offspring. Depending on their needs, birds build nests that vary in size, shape, and materials. During this seminar, we will hike around the property in search of different...
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$24.00 – $30.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes Early summer birding is a treat among the 22,000 acres of the Southern Kettle Morain State Forest, stretching from Dousman to Whitewater, with its variety of landscapes like mature hardwood forests, lush prairies, and wetlands. The day begins at the historic Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail, along Highway ZZ, near Ottawa...
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$50.00 – $65.00
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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...
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$22.00 – $34.00
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Enjoy a glorious, sun-drenched morning hike around our breathtaking lakefront. The celebration of Midsummer has been a practice for many cultures around the globe for centuries. It occurs near the June solstice, which means “Sun stands still.” This time marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere and...
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$17.00 – $23.00
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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. We’ll search for summer resident birds 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...
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Explore the natural world through art! Children can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. Water is the common ingredient in all our creative endeavors this month. Water changes pigments and materials in wonderous ways, from creating subtle colors to bubble painting and...
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$25.00 – $32.00
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Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors This immersive seminar invites bird lovers to slow down and experience the natural world through field illustration. Held completely outdoors, we'll begin on the Veranda with a drawing warm-up of one of our live American Kestrel ambassadors, then head out on the trails for more guided exercises and quiet time in nature. While birds are...
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$55.00 – $70.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,... |
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Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk near the Lake Michigan shoreline. 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...
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$23.00 – $34.00
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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...
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,...
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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....
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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
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,... |
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In this child/adult pair program, enjoy a rockin’ good time exploring the rocks found in Lake Michigan! Learn about how they form and change through the rock cycle, and study how to identify different types we find along our shoreline, including colorful granite and ancient fossils. In this guided hike...
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$20.00 – $26.00
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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...
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On this hike, discover the lessons that nature provides through the pages of The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl. While exploring the trails, we will pause at various locations to read excerpts from the book. In addition, there will be activities and artifacts to deepen your connections with the...
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$17.00 – $23.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from our Raptor Program! During this meet and greet experience, you can talk with raptor handlers about the specific skills, traits, and adaptations that are unique to that bird. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology,... |
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Join us this summer at the Menomonee Falls Public Library for a Reptiles & Amphibians program! These crawling, slithering, and swimming creatures inhabit our local ponds, prairies, and gardens. Participants will learn some amazing adaptations these animals have developed to survive throughout our varied seasons. The focus is on native... |
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Let's celebrate Bald Eagles! Meet one of our resident eagles and learn about this national symbol as we compare this species to other eagles around the world and to other charismatic raptors of Wisconsin. We’ll discuss how far conservation efforts have come and what we can continue to do to... |