Audubon Babies: Nature’s New Beginnings

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. 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 out to take a guided hike on the...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Audubon Toddlers: Signs of Spring

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Alyssa Ratkowski. 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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Exploring Our Wonderful Wetlands

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Discover the wonder within our wetland habitats! You and your group will embark on a scavenger hunt that will take you to our ponds, where you will get hands-on experience surveying the creatures that live within these waters. Learn how to identify animals and plants large and small and find...

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Acrylic Painting Workshop

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturdays, April 5 & April 12 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics with this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found...

Get Tickets $88.00 – $110.00 10 tickets left

Raptor Saturday

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Did you know that you can help conserve birds without being a professional scientist? Whether you’re watching birds at your feeders, monitoring nests, or simply sharing your sightings, it’s all citizen science! Join us to celebrate Earth Day by learning about some of the Citizen Science projects happening right here...

Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Art and Nature: Botany and Cyanotypes

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This seasonal art and nature program will focus on botany, the study of plants, and the work of Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer. She is considered to be the first person to publish a book illustrated with photographic images and is possibly the first woman to take a photograph....

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 15 tickets left

Audubon Babies: Sing a Song of Spring

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. 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 out to take a guided hike on the...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

SPARK!: Ducks, our Web-footed Friends!

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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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Tai Chi

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Wednesdays, April 9 – May 14 This 6-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up for the body and mind, basic training exercises, instruction...

Get Tickets $72.00 – $90.00 15 tickets left

Audubon Bird Club: Woodcock Walk

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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 regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. Your host is Schlitz Audubon Environmental Educator Laine...

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Audubon Babies: Sing a Song of Spring

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. 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 out to take a guided hike on the...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00

Audubon Toddlers: April Showers

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Alyssa Ratkowski. 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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00

Audubon Photo Club Hike

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Nature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather to enhance their 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 for future...

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Nature School Art Studio: Earth Day Maker Space

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore the natural world through art! Students can explore, experiment and take artistic risks to discover their own individual approach to artmaking. April’s class will focus on creative use of recycled materials. Materials and tools will be provided, and teachers will demonstrate multiple ways they can be used. Cardboard, paper,...

Sold Out $20.00 – $25.00

Earth Day Tree Planting

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Take a step into the forest as we lend a helping hand to our trees. Join Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki and our Conservation Staff as you gain hands on experience growing our forest here at Schlitz Audubon. You will learn how to identify the common trees and what all plants...

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Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Birding Exploration: Spring Migration

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...

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Nature Ambassadors

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Raptor Encounter

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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...

Audubon Kids: Muddy Masterpieces

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Get your hands dirty with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! Set out with Environmental Educators Laine Cotteleer and Aubrey Fulsaas to create your very own hand-crafted art pieces using naturally forming clay in our soil. We will also learn about and explore what makes our soil in Wisconsin so special. Gear...

Get Tickets $15.00 – $20.00 14 tickets left

Wisconsin Fossil ID Workshop

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Spring waves on Lake Michigan unearth fossils from the Silurian and Devonian era. Learn why we can find these fossils on the shores of Lake Michigan and how to distinguish the species that called Wisconsin home 400 million years ago. After practicing your skills on specimens inside, we’ll take a...

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Audubon Babies: Nature’s Tiny Miracles

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. 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 out to take a guided hike on the...

Sold Out $18.00 – $24.00