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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...
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...
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. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
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. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
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. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes
Join Director of Education Tom Finley on a visit to his hometown of Waukesha. Founded in 1846, and first known by the name of Prairieville, Waukesha was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi. The region became famous nationally for its supposedly restorative and healthful waters, and thus earned the nickname “Spring...
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. The same program is run on each day of the week, please pick one day that works for...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Mary Mendla, our current gallery artist, will present a demonstration of techniques incorporated in working with oil, cold wax, and mixed media. Mary will talk about cold wax medium, a fascinating medium to work with. It offers many opportunities to increase depth and complexity in artworks through the many mixed...
Families, Guided Hikes, Preschool
I spy with my little eye, the summer colors all around us for the whole family to enjoy! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki on a guided hike to find the colors of the rainbow in nature. Each adult and child pair will be given a map as our I Spy guide...
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 nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Join in 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 guide us on a hike to look for resident birds, fall migrants, and observe bird behavior before sunset. Birders age 14 and up and of...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration using our sense of touch. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails....
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Experience the healing power of nature in this combination of wellness practices. During the 45-minute gentle power yoga class, Yoga Instructor Abby Saxton will guide you through a series of simple flows and regenerative poses in a beautiful outdoor setting. Afterwards, Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas will lead you on a guided...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
We welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the second Saturday of the month. We’ll search for resident and migrating 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...
This program is sold out. Check out our Acrylic Painting Workshop taking place on Saturdays, September 23 & 30. This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, August 12 & 19 Explore basic watercolor painting with a two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for an afternoon with other...
This hike, guided by Naturalist Aubrey Fulsaas, will follow the pages of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. In this book, Tallamy outlines his vision for conservation through realistic practices that empower everyone to make the planet a better...
Birding, Families, Guided Hikes
Join Naturalist AJ Grill on a guided hike to search for birds that are beginning to migrate south. Learn how to use binoculars to observe birds in their various habitats, then identify different species by how they look and sound. This program is designed for children aged 5 and older;...
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...
Join Schlitz Audubon staff on the shores of Mystery Lake for some canoeing fun! Mystery Lake is bursting with life and there is no better way to see it than from the water. Never been canoeing before? Don’t worry, our Schlitz Audubon Naturalists will show you the basics! When registering...
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...
Late summer is when the bright center of the Milky Way Galaxy appears in our evening skies. It's packed with star clusters, double stars, and nebulas that you can see with your own binoculars. Jim Hahn will point the way to these and other celestial wonders. Bring your own binoculars,...
Adults, Birding, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Have you ever wondered what species of hawk is visiting your backyard? Join us to learn the fundamentals of identifying Wisconsin raptors! Led by Raptor Educator, Cheyenne Smith, the first half of this workshop will offer an interactive exploration of birding principles, pointing out patterns and variations across groups of...
Celebrate our small, winged friends that make our world go ‘round! Join naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we learn about the different species of bees, their importance in pollination, and what makes bees, well, bees! Go on a guided hike to collect pretend pollen, bee creative while we make a craft,...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
This program also runs on Sunday, August 20. Have you ever wondered what the word "sustainable" means? Are you curious about how we can become more sustainable human beings? Join Manasi, citizen scientist and nature ambassador, to learn about what sustainability can mean for us in our daily lives, meet some...
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.
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. In-person shopping is free to all and registration is not required.
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Have you ever wondered what the word "sustainable" means? Are you curious about how we can become more sustainable human beings? Join Manasi, citizen scientist and nature ambassador, to learn about what sustainability can mean for us in our daily lives, meet some cool animal friends, and start your very own...
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon at our ponds and create a watercolor work of art. We will provide all of the tools that you will need to paint a scene right in front of you. Take inspiration from artists like Claude Monet, Marion Wachtel, and William Wendt and use...
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...
Due to the excessive heat, there will not be drop-in volunteer conservation work this morning.
Celebrate the end of summer with some of your favorite Schlitz Audubon camp activities! We'll catch frogs in Mystery Lake, create a camp craft, and finish our time with s'mores around the fire pit. This program is designed for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. This program will take place...
Our summer twilight can give us both a glimpse of a beautiful sunset, and also a natural world teeming with life! Join this led by Director of Education Tom Finley to explore Schlitz Audubon during the twilight hours. We will hike through woods, prairies, and pond habitats as we search...
Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join naturalist Joyce Michelstetter 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...
Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! Go to the Kenosha Public Library event website for information. This is a FREE event for all ages. No registration...
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.
Enjoy a night hike guided by the light of the supermoon, when the moon’s closest approach to Earth coincides with the full moon. Learn about what makes a blue moon special and how rare these two events are as we hike the trails in search of a good view. We...
There is no a Volunteer Land Steward session today. We hope you join us to help restore our property on another day.
Join us for a literary adventure! We will start by reading a story and then explore the trails in search of leaves and flowers. Each adult and child pair will then make their own nature-themed bookmarks to use in your stories at home. This program is designed for children aged...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
It’s time for some International Vulture Awareness! Join us to celebrate what makes these unique scavengers so important to the health of our ecosystem! With the help of our own Turkey Vulture and other Raptor Ambassadors, you will find out why they are often referred to as “Nature’s Clean-up Crew”! ...
