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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...
$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...
$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. Scheduled to appear: Atlas (Red-shouldered Hawk) and... |
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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 our resident male Bald Eagle, Glory, 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... |
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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 membership or admission.
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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, conservation, and these birds’... |
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by Bounding Main! This award-winning a cappella quintet sings richly harmonic versions of maritime songs, traditional sea shanties, nautical ballads, contemporary pieces, and original compositions. Their shows are filled with spirit, humor, and harmony and their arrangements of traditional and contemporary nautical music bring the listener into... |
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Embark on an exploration of the layers of the Earth’s atmosphere and beyond with amateur astronomer Jim Hahn. Learn about meteors, satellites, halos, auroras, noctilucent clouds, and other denizens of the near sky. Which occurs at the greatest altitude: meteors, northern lights, or satellites? Once we make these connections, we can...
$17.00 – $23.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes 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 skills from experienced birders. This program is hosted by Schlitz Audubon Environmental...
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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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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Saturdays, July 11 & July 18 Explore basic watercolor painting during this two-day workshop designed for beginner and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...
$88.00 – $110.00
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Art, Early Childhood, Families At the peak of summer, there are many smells, sounds, and bright colors that are fun to explore. In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we explore our prairies, forests, and ponds to search for the colors of the rainbow and sounds of mammals, birds, and...
$20.00 – $26.00
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Families, In the Community, Raptors Wisconsin is home to many raptor species, including the Bald Eagle. Compare a Bald Eagle to a hawk, falcon, and owl to appreciate the awesome size and power of our national symbol. Live birds from our Raptor Program provide a memorable beak-to-nose experience and artifacts allow for additional interpretation and... |
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Almost all bird species hunt and consume insects at some point in their lives. The relationship birds have with insect populations shapes their habitat use, migration patterns, behavior, and overall survival. During this guided hike, we’ll observe how different species utilize unique adaptations to hunt for invertebrates, from ground foraging...
$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 membership or admission.
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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, conservation, and these birds’...
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Nature can inspire and help us create enchanting, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. We’ll go down to the beach as a group to look for our own unique pieces of beach glass. Then we’ll head inside to learn wire wrapping techniques that capture the glass’s aquatic beauty. By the end, you will have your own hand-crafted pair of earrings and a necklace...
$50.00 – $65.00
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by the Karmon Blu & David Freeman Duo! Keshena Armon and David Freeman are music and film creatives from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their music is influenced by blues, rock, jazz, and soul. Together they offer family-friendly tunes that are sure to keep the good vibes flowing. Learn more about Keshena Armon. Performances take... |
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Tuesdays, July 14 – August 4 These four sessions invite you to bring kind awareness to the present moment to live more intentionally. On this journey, you’ll learn mindfulness meditation techniques which have multiple health benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and cortisol levels. Each week we will bring awareness to different aspects of our...
$70.00 – $85.00
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Wednesdays, July 15 – July 29 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....
$36.00 – $45.00
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Rock on with your friends at the beach! During this 21+ night out, join our Environmental Educators in exploring the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Take a hike to our Lake Michigan shoreline for an up-close look at smoky quartz, fossiliferous limestone, gneiss, and more as you learn...
$25.00 – $30.00
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Art, Early Childhood, Families Create art from treasures you find at the beach! In this child/adult pair program, join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad for a hike down to Lake Michigan to collect colorful and unique beach rocks. Afterwards, we will use the pebbles we collected to create beautiful masterpieces on canvas. Each pair will work together to...
$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 membership or admission.
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Adults, Art, 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 to 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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Mondays, July 20 – August 24 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...
$72.00 – $90.00
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Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23 Middle-school aged writers will immerse themselves in this four-day workshop surrounded by the outdoors to inspire their writing. With the guidance and support of experienced teachers, participants will receive prompts and examples to enhance their motivation and creativity. Word art, sketches, and all...
$215.00 – $250.00
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by The Ukuladies! Composed of a group of over 30 local performers, their musical selections are an eclectic mix ranging from old favorites and light classical to Broadway and contemporary tunes. This family-friendly performance includes something for everyone. Performances take place at our Pavilion from 6:30pm-7:30pm, or... |
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RAIN DATE: Thursday, July 30 | 7:00p-8:30p Enjoy a beautiful summer evening hike through the forest, prairie, and wetland. Learn about Wisconsin’s native nightlife and which plants are in bloom as a waxing gibbous moon guides our way. We’ll listen for the frog chorus at Mystery Lake and, if we’re lucky, may even see a few bats flittering about. We’ll conclude our evening walk from the...
$12.00 – $18.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Field Trips, Guided Hikes Embark on a journey down the scenic Milwaukee River and search for birds by canoe. Guided by our Environmental Educators, this river trip will showcase the various species that can be found along the wooded banks, including herons, osprey, orioles, and so much more. Canoes will be equipped with a...
$100.00 – $125.00
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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 will learn strategies that help with identifying different kinds of trees we find living...
$35.00 – $45.00
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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. Scheduled to appear: Gimli (Eastern Screech Owl) and Nicco...
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Search our trails using fun clues to find hidden treasures and pieces to your very own puzzle. There will be six treasure chests to find, and each comes with a puzzle piece, an animal artifact, and an educational riddle that will help you on your journey. Environmental Educator Jim Thielke will...
$35.00 – $50.00
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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 membership or admission.
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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: Perseus (Barred owl) and Saxon (American... |
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by Bella Musik! This dynamic musical duo from Adell, Wisconsin is known for blending heartfelt performance with a warm, engaging stage presence that resonates across generations. Their style centers on a mix of classic hits, light rock, pop, folk, country, and easy listening favorites, tailored to connect with all audiences.... |
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Bird activity at the Center on summer evenings can be exciting indeed. As twilight approaches, the crepuscular animals begin to make their presence known. Birds like swallows, Chimney Swifts, nighthawks, owls, Killdeer, and American Woodcocks can all be active during these evening hours. We’ll start inside the building with a...
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Saturdays, August 1 & August 8 The skies are filled with birds once again as they begin their journey south for the winter. In this two-part certificate program, discover the main migratory corridors and how birds use them to navigate the continent. We’ll begin indoors with a presentation showcasing the...
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$48.00 – $60.00
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Adults, Art, Families, Guided Hikes Summer is coming to an end and insects are starting to look for a place to stay during cold weather. What better place than a bug hotel! Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki on a search for insects hiding under logs, in leaves, and flying around us. We will hike to find and identify different insects and...
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$35.00 – $50.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Join Raptor Staff and the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon to learn more about the taloned hunters of the sky that call Wisconsin home. Meet some of our raptor ambassadors as we dive into their ecology, learn how to identify them out in the wild, and discover ways to help our wild raptor neighbors. Scheduled to... |