Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
Join Education Specialist Shelly Rollins in exploring the natural features of Ridge Run Park in West Bend. This park includes a segment of the Ice Age Trail and contains kettles, potholes and eskers that were sculpted by the glaciers. Enjoy the fall colors as we learn about these glacial formations, as well as...
Adults, Birding, Guided Hikes, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Tuesday, October 18 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
This program is designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. Led by our Director of Education Tom Finley, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs being inside the Auditorium and may include a...
A hawk, falcon, and owl from Schlitz Audubon’s Raptor Program highlight the tools raptors use to be successful predators of the sky. Click here to learn more. This is a FREE event for all ages. No registration required.
Adults, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin Director of Education Tom Finley on an autumn walk through Center habitats to look for the sights and sounds of birds and other animals. Fall is a busy season for migrants and residents alike – everyone preparing for the cold winter months ahead. We’ll stick to the upland trails that...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature Preschool Teacher. 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,...
Adults, Birding, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants and those preparing for winter. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. We will meet in front of the...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by a Nature Preschool Teacher. 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,...
This is a two-day workshop: Saturdays, October 21 & 28. Explore basic watercolor painting with a two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts. This workshop introduces simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at...
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. Free with membership or admission.
Come in costume and learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We'll dispel myths about them and share their ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor ambassadors! Also vote for your favorite of our costumed taxidermy animals. Hike our...
Come in costume and learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We'll dispel myths about them and share their ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes, tarantulas, turtles, and raptor ambassadors! Also vote for your favorite of our costumed taxidermy animals. Hike our...
These seldom seen silent winged hunters shine best when the sun goes down. Our feathered raptor staff model their special night hunting adaptations and some basic owl behaviors, providing insights into their natural history. Wisconsin is home to a variety of native owls, each with its own special adaptations. Click...
Enjoy a guided hike under the dark evening skies with Director of Education Tom Finley. We will listen for nocturnal creatures as we hike through a variety of habitats and visit our 60-foot tower. Experience the beauty of Lake Michigan at night with a walk along the beach. This program...
Join Director of Education Tom Finley and Adult Program Coordinator Michelle Allison to explore one of the most beautiful areas in southern Wisconsin for fall colors. Perched atop a giant glacial hill termed a “kame,” Holy Hill offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The dominant sugar maple trees are well...
Join Director of Education Tom Finley and Adult Program Coordinator Michelle Allison to explore one of the most beautiful areas in southern Wisconsin for fall colors. Perched atop a giant glacial hill termed a “kame,” Holy Hill offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The dominant sugar maple trees are well...
Discover the stars of Schlitz Audubon’s skies with Naturalist Jacob Kempinski. Hear about some of this season’s upcoming astronomical sightings and events. Learn about some of our favorite planets and constellations visible this fall. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to search for the stars! This program is designed for all...
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 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...
Brace yourself for an evening of scary stories, a guided hike, and s’mores! Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon will read a couple of her favorite ghoulish tales and lead an early evening hike in search of crepuscular critters lurking in the dark. Scare yourself silly and share your own stories...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...
Director of Education Tom Finley will guide us through the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which lies in the middle of the beautiful hilly region known as the Kettle Moraine – a strip of glacial landforms extending throughout southeast Wisconsin. Fall is a glorious time of year to visit the area,...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join us for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the trails. Connect with other families of...