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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Discover the nesting strategies and behaviors of native Wisconsin birds. From the Baltimore Oriole’s pendant shaped nest to the Downy Woodpecker’s cavity nest, you will learn how to identify their homes and habitats. Following a brief indoor presentation, we’ll go for a hike to compare different styles and locations of...
$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 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
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Butterflies and bumblebees and birds- oh my! Pollinators help keep our world colorful and beautiful, spreading life wherever they go. Join Schlitz Audubon in learning to appreciate, celebrate, and conserve these marvelous species. Environmental Educators Jim Thielke and Laine Cotteleer will guide you in creating your own seed bombs to...
$12.00 – $18.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Birds are like superheroes in many ways, showcasing incredible abilities that inspire awe and admiration. With their powerful wings, they soar through the skies. Their unique adaptations—such as the keen eyesight of an eagle or the remarkable migration skills of a hummingbird—mirror the extraordinary powers we see in our favorite... |
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Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in... |
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter duo Rhonda Jean and KZ! They play a variety of Americana music from the ‘60s to today, including songs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, and The Beatles. They are a family-centered group that include sing-alongs in their performance and play music meant for... |
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Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, 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 a Schlitz Audubon...
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Male white-tailed deer finish growing their antlers in July, giving the month’s full moon its namesake: the Buck Moon. Embark on a journey to discover evidence of Wisconsin’s fastest land mammal, including buck rub, browsing lines, and tracks. As the sun sets and the Buck Moon rises, we will make...
$12.00 – $18.00
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Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. 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, it is all part of the...
$30.00 – $40.00
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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...
Free
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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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Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. 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, it is all part of the...
$30.00 – $40.00
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Delve into the natural world through art! Students can explore, experiment, and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. July’s class takes its inspiration from our favorite Schlitz Audubon feature: Lake Michigan. We will explore the colors and textures of the Lake through painting and sculpting....
$25.00 – $32.00
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Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes 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...
$20.00 – $26.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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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Plants of all kinds have been used as dye for thousands of years. In this workshop, we will start with a hike to learn about the local plants that are found in Wisconsin and the various colors that can be extracted from them. Following the hike, you will learn how...
$45.00 – $60.00
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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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in... |
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by Ryan Meisel! He plays all North American Traditional Flutes, Slovakian Fujara, Lithuanian Birbyne and Skuduciai Flutes, East Indian Bansuri, Saxophones and silver Baroque Flute. Meisel blends Indigenous world music with his background in Jazz, and his music honors his deep spiritual connection to nature and inspiration... |
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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Tuesdays, July 15 – August 5 Our four sessions will 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...
$70.00 – $85.00
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Grab your pals and enjoy summer like a kid again! During this 21 and older night out, join our friendly Environmental Educators in making nostalgic summer camp crafts, playing classic outdoor games, catching critters at Dragonfly Pond, and savoring s’mores around a bonfire. From creating friendship bracelets and paracord animals to tossing...
$25.00 – $30.00
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned pro, all are welcome on this guided bird walk. Learn about wonderful wading birds that call Wisconsin’s wetlands their home. We’ll search for resident piscivores, such as herons, egrets, and kingfishers, along the Central Wetlands Loop. This is a great opportunity...
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Art, Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes We are welcoming back all our pollinators for a playdate! Join Horticulturist Sandy Manning and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we go on a bug hunt and color in a premade Pollinator Field Guide for each child to take on future hikes. We will walk around our different habitats to...
$20.00 – $26.00
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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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in... |
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Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our South Ravine forest. 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...
$23.00 – $34.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
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Adults, Art, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes Nature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists. Art club is a bi-monthly program designed to offer nature inspired themes as you work at your own pace. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome to attend. Our July program will focus on Mystery...
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Adults, In the Community, Raptors Learn about the number one recreational activity in the United States: Birding! It's an activity enjoyed by 50 million people, and it's a wonderful past time for both beginners and experts. This presentation engages you with beautiful images and the sounds of local birds. We will highlight birds specific to...
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by The Souvenirs! They are a semi-acoustic band with a focus on songs which spark an emotional connection or have a story to tell. They play a blend of Americana from Blues to Rock, Folk to Soul with influences including John Prine, Patty Griffin, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie... |
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Adults, Field Trips, Guided Hikes Enjoy a day of hiking through nature in the historic Bay View neighborhood at two wonderful locations: Humboldt and South Shore parks. Humboldt Park showcases several excellent habitats and grand trees over its 73 acres. It also features several ponds, easy walking trails, and a war memorial. After lunch at...
$50.00 – $65.00
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Fireflies are the beacons of summer nights with their different flash patterns. Learn how to identify the different species of fireflies in Wisconsin, what their ideal habitats are, and why they flash. Following an indoor presentation, we will hike to a prairie to count the species and then enter the...
$17.00 – $23.00
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Thursdays, July 24 – August 14 Nature has stories to tell—are you ready to listen? In this four-week, dynamic flash fiction workshop, we’ll explore how the natural world shapes the stories we tell. Each session will blend reading, discussion, and writing exercises designed to harness the narrative power of setting...
$140.00 – $165.00
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Join Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. 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, it is all part of the...
$30.00 – $40.00
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On this hike, learn about how staff and volunteers care for the land by observing current and past projects. You will get a sneak peek at upcoming land management projects and gain overall insight into the Center’s future conservation plans. We will discuss the many invasive species management techniques and...
$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 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in...
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Join Jim Thielke and Laine Cotteleer 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 Environmental Educators will show you the basics! When...
$50.00 – $70.00
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Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors educate visitors by introducing them to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop by 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 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. Our Raptor Program educates about raptor ecology, conservation, and these birds’ important roles in... |
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Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Enjoy a performance by The All-Star Supper Club Band! The group includes Jim Vailliencourt on guitar, Jeff Schneider on percussion, and Ben Vailliencourt on bass and saxophone. This trio plays instrumental classics from the 1950’s to today, as well as original songs. Their laid-back, leisurely music is not only family... |
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni 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...
$22.00 – $34.00
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Bayside’s annual myBlue Day Out is an event that’s all about fostering connections and celebrating the community. Schlitz Audubon will be tabling at the event, along with other local organizations, vendors, and small businesses. There will be tours of the Bayside Police Department, games, and fun for all ages. This... |