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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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Join Environmental Educator Cassie Rincon for an afternoon full of winter fun! Explore the trails in search of animal tracks, test your hypothesis with some winter experiments, and check out ice formations. After spending most of our time outside, we’ll come in to warm up with a cup of delicious...
$15.00 – $20.00
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Both our trails and building are closing at this time. We are also closed on January 1. Normal hours resume on Friday, January 2. Come join us for a hike! Happy New Year! |
1 program,Both our trails and building are closed. Normal hours resume on Friday, January 2. Come join us for a hike! Happy New Year! |
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Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible Have you ever wondered how Valkyrie, the Bald Eagle, came to live with us at Schlitz Audubon? Join us for a family-focused story hour as we read A New Home for an Eagle, a children’s book written and illustrated by our staff. Learn about Valkyrie’s life, her job as an... |
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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, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Julien Kozak. He’s a Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter whose...
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Adults, Families, Guided Hikes Celebrate the New Year with a guided night hike at Schlitz Audubon under the stars. The remnants of Saturday’s Full Wolf Moon will illuminate our path as we explore different habitats in search of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your flashlight and experience the tranquility of our trails at night. This program...
$12.00 – $18.00
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Mondays, January 5, 12, 26 *No class January 19 This three-day series of Audubon Toddlers is facilitated by Early Childhood Educator Allie Furru. Join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one. We will base our time outdoors on the weather and will move indoors...
$100.00 – $130.00
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Mondays, January 5 – February 9 Throughout this six-week 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 insightful visuals...
$72.00 – $90.00
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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 indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
$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...
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Saturdays, January 10 – January 31 Throughout this four-week Pilates series, we will explore Joe Pilates' original mat exercises. Led by Flying Squirrel Pilates owner Jaime Hayden, she will take you through 50 minutes of flowing exercises on the mat, using your body weight as resistance. Every class will work...
$80.00 – $100.00
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Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes From migrating birds to hibernating chipmunks, our species sightings start to slow when the weather changes…but where do they go? Join Naturalist Mimi Norman in exploring the many ways our Wisconsin wildlife survives the chilly weather, with a special visit from an animal ambassador friend! We will discover what animals...
$20.00 – $26.00
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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Nature can inspire and help us create enchanting, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. In this workshop, you will learn wire wrapping techniques to capture the aquatic beauty of beach glass. By the end, you will have your own hand-crafted pair of earrings and a necklace to take home! Environmental Educators Alison...
$50.00 – $65.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes Wisconsin’s winter birds have adapted to survive the season’s harsh conditions through changes in behavior, diet, and even their own physiology. Winter can be an exciting time to observe and discover unique adaptations of our year-round resident birds such as the Black-capped Chickadee or our winter migrants such as the...
$17.00 – $23.00
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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, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Noah James Hittner, a singer-songwriter from Madison, Wisconsin. His... |
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
$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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Tuesdays, January 13 – February 3 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...
$70.00 – $85.00
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Wednesdays, January 14, 21, & 28 While winter landscapes are beautiful and serene, Wisconsin’s coldest season poses unique challenges for our resident wildlife. Join us during this three-part ecology workshop exploring winter at Schlitz Audubon, featuring a different theme and habitat each day. We’ll hike the trails to showcase different...
$75.00 – $95.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership With winter in full swing, Wisconsin's birds employ a variety of survival strategies. Through an informative presentation, you’ll uncover adaptations which allow birds to bring color and song to us all year long! Schlitz Audubon Bird Club invites you to join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second...
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Brush off the winter blues with your friends! During this 21+ night out, join our Environmental Educators for cozy activities that will make you adore the winter season. Bundle up and head outside to stargaze and discover celestial wonders through a telescope while staying toasty by the firepit. Then savor the warmth of a crackling fire in our Great Hall as we create collage...
$25.00 – $30.00
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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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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
$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 indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
$30.00 – $40.00
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6 programs,Families, In the Community, Raptors This weekend about all things eagles includes presentations, highlighted by our Raptor program on Saturday morning and afternoon, as well as tours, information booths, activities, and eagle viewing. All events are FREE and open to the public, but passes are required to enter. Tickets can be picked up at the River Arts Center ticket booth the day-of. Learn more!
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Saturdays, January 17 & January 24 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm This two-part certificate program will explore how natural selection and ecological pressure shape the instincts of birds living in Wisconsin. Go beyond simple bird identification and discover why birds behave in certain ways to survive, reproduce, and compete in their...
$48.00 – $60.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, 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 winter inhabitants 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 your...
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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. Stay warm and cozy indoors as we create projects with various fibers and processes to create projects using various colors and textures. Process art options will include projects...
$25.00 – $32.00
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Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes While many of our feathered inhabitants head south to warmer weather, Wisconsin’s hardiest birds stick around and endure, perhaps even thrive, through the cold winter months. Our state’s woodpeckers are well-suited to completing this difficult challenge! During this seminar, you’ll learn about the species found here including the Downy, Hairy...
$24.00 – $30.00
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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, 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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Adults, Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Restrung Family Fun (Formerly known as We... |
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
$22.00 – $34.00
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Join us for this engaging and inspiring evening program to learn about Kids Impact Community (KIC), a local nonprofit empowering kids and their grownups to make a difference through family-friendly service projects. You will get an inside look at KIC’s mission, guiding values, projects, and programming, as well as the chance to...
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Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Jade Ratliff for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time. If weather and trail conditions permit, we will head outside for a...
$22.00 – $34.00
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3 programs,
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Grab your partner and come on down while we dance to the music of The Tinker Boys! You and your family can learn some basic steps with the help of a caller or you can make up your own moves. Visit our owl ambassadors and learn why they are such...
$12.00 – $18.00
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For everyone's safety, our trails are closed today. Our Visitor Center building is open and our Hootenanny - an all-indoor event - is on!
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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 indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
$30.00 – $40.00
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Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible Saturdays, January 24 & January 31 Using nature as an inspiration, participants will learn essential elements and basics of drawing during this two-day workshop. We’ll cover the use of materials, drawing from life, and linear perspective. You’ll work at your own pace and learn how to draw what you perceive....
$88.00 – $110.00
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Discover why turtles are totally terrific! Join Environmental Educators Joyce Michelstetter and Jim Thielke for a special meet and greet with our turtle ambassadors. We will also create a turtle craft together to take home. Learn about the unique characteristics of each species and how we care for both them...
$12.00 – $18.00
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Families, 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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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, 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, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible Bring the whole family to hear local musicians live on six Sunday afternoons this winter! Listen to pleasant music while enjoying beverages available for purchase. Performances take place in the Great Hall from 3:30pm-4:30pm and are free with membership or admission. This Sunday’s performance features Roxie Beane. She plays an array of family... |
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Join photographer and Schlitz Audubon Creative Lead Zoe Finney for the opening reception of her “VIVID” exhibit. Meet Zoe and fellow art lovers to discuss the pieces and connect with a community of creatives. Featuring 63 pieces, this exhibit brings brightness in the midst of winter and hopes to inspire you... |
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Thursdays, January 29 – February 19 Immerse yourself in the art of memoir writing with a workshop set amidst the serene beauty of nature. These four sessions combine writing exercises, group discussions, and reflective readings to help you craft your personal narrative. Engage with fellow participants in a supportive and...
$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 will meet indoors in the Nuthatch classroom or in one of our specially designed outdoor classrooms to explore, play, and create art. Be prepared for your child to get a little...
$30.00 – $40.00
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Families, 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... |