Make beautiful and functional art for your home and wardrobe while you connect with an ancient form of fabric creation: weaving. In this class, you will learn continuous strand weaving on a frame loom. You will discover all the necessary steps to weave a shawl on a triangle loom using...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
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...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these bioluminescent beetles light up our summer nights. Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki to investigate why they flash and glow before we go on an excursion to their favorite spot. You will learn how to identify Wisconsin’s common species and get the...
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...
The fall migration of the monarch butterfly is about to begin! Discover the amazing life journey of the monarch from metamorphosis to migration. Learn about monarch tagging and population tracking, their remarkable migration, habitat challenges, and how you can help them in your own backyard or garden. Butterfly artifacts and...
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...
Schlitz Audubon will be tabling at Jackson Police Department’s annual National Night Out. Meet first responders, learn from local organizations and vendors, enjoy family friendly activities, food and drink, and music. This event is FREE and no registration is required. Learn more.
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...
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...
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...
Early Childhood, Families, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou’re never too young to develop a deeper connection with nature. Through a series of guided partner invitations, children and their adult caregivers will open their senses to the forest in unique and creative ways that promote well-being for both the participants and the forest around them. Your facilitator is...
Enjoy an up-close encounter with the terrific turtle animal ambassadors of Schlitz Audubon! Join Environmental Educator Aubrey Fulsaas to meet various species and discover their unique characteristics. Learn about these turtles, their wild cousins, and how we care for them at the Center. Along with meeting live turtles, we will...
Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wellness
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHike through the forest and ponder tree collections as we read excerpts from The Tree Collectors by Amy Stewart. As we explore stories about peoples’ relationships to trees, we will visit locations around the property to create our own memorable experiences. This program features activities and artifacts that will encourage...
Mondays, August 11 – August 25 Throughout this three-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...
