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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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Adults, Art, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Spend a relaxing evening painting a picture of a raptor! Artist and Raptor Program volunteer Chelsea Beiler will guide you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors, who will be present as a live model! You will walk away with a greater appreciation of these amazing birds and...
Friday mornings, April 5 - May 24 Forest Fridays is an 8-week, Friday morning series hosted by the Nature School. This program makes use of the Center’s outstanding nature trails, as well as the school’s four specially designed outdoor classrooms. In this series, Nature School teachers focus on nature experiences...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Witness Jupiter, one of the night sky’s most brilliant sights, in this program for stargazers of all ages and levels of expertise. Led by Naturalist Jacob Kempinski, we’ll discover what makes our solar system’s largest planet unique, including its moons, observational history, and role in mythology. We’ll start with an...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, nature around us waking up! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we find the animals and birds scurrying about while the plants stretch their branches as they grow flowers and leaves. Each child will receive a blank trail map, and for each new wonder we...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Let’s talk about dinosaurs! Join us to explore the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds, specifically our modern-day raptors! With the help of our raptor ambassadors, we’ll discuss hypotheses for the origin of flight, the rise of feathers, and the discovery of...
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us for a poetry adventure where learning meets enchantment! In just two hours, young wordsmiths will take a voyage of imagination and creativity in a beautiful natural setting. Through guided encounters, they'll explore the world around them and craft poems that bring their thoughts and feelings to life. This...
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, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
The Great American Eclipse will offer a rare opportunity for viewers to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which happens when the new moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. This extraordinary eclipse will cross the entirety of the United States and at its peak, the totality...
Mondays, April 8 – May 13 During this six-week Gentle Power yoga series you will discover that Yoga is for every BODY. 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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wellness, 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. Now entering its seventh year at Schlitz Audubon and led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, Dan and...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Join Joyce Michelstetter and meet the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! We’ll learn about Emerson the common snapping turtle, Eddie the endangered ornate box turtle, and so many more! Discover the unique characteristics of these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center....
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.
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Springtime at the Center welcomes some of our most musical residents - birds! Join Naturalists Jake Collison and Laine Cotteleer to learn how to use binoculars to observe songbirds and how to identify different species by how they look and sound. We’ll hike to various habitats to discover the springtime...
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.
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
All guests (excluding groups) receive FREE admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9am-7pm. Schlitz Audubon will have a booth from 9am-12pm sharing resources and connecting with the community, along with other local organizations. Event is FREE but tickets are required. ...
Art, Free with Membership, Wellness, 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. Now entering its seventh year at Schlitz Audubon and led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Adults, Birding, 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 spring migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer and...
Families, In the Community, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon’s Raptor Program will be presenting at 12:30pm in the gymnasium. The event includes entertainment, educational booths, raffles, and activities for the whole family. All events are free and open to the public! No registration required. Go to their website for details and schedule.
This FREE Earth Day celebration is open to all and features concerts, food and drink, community resources, and activities for all ages. Schlitz Audubon will have an information booth along with a few of our Reptile Ambassadors. Event is FREE and no registration is required. Visit Rock the Green website...
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.
Citizen Science, Families, Free with Membership
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the shores of Lake Michigan! Join School Programs Manager AJ Grill 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 Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Adopt-A-Beach Program by...
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...
Create your own native garden at home with the help of seed bombs! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon and learn about Wisconsin native plants and how they play a vital role in our local ecosystem. Take a short hike to find emerging spring ephemeral flowers and learn how to...
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.
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Birding, Families, Free with Membership, Preschool, Wheelchair Accessible
Join us to hear author Jessica Stremer read her book Lights Out! Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds. Our event includes a reading followed by...
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.
Get ready for a rockin’ good time exploring the rocks that call our Lake Michigan home! Learn about how rocks form and change through the rock cycle and how to identify different types that we find along our shoreline, including colorful granite and ancient fossils! In this guided hike led...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
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...
This FREE Arbor Day celebration will feature various educational vendors including Schlitz Audubon, a kids basket raffle, tree planting demonstration in the park, handing out bare root tree seedlings while they last, and more! This event takes place at the Sommer Pavilion at River Barn Park. Event is FREE and...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and fun-filled play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of very...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
Go beyond species identification and explore why animals behave in certain ways to survive, reproduce, and compete in their habitats. Through classroom learning and guided hiking, discover how natural selection and ecological pressure shapes the instincts of all animals large and small. This course will examine the concepts of competition,...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature School Teacher. We start in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little messy,...
I spy with my little eye, the forest floor covered in bright new flowers! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we search for different colors and shapes on our hike in the understory. Each child will receive a blank trail map, and for each new wonder we find, we will add...
