Canoeing Field Trip on Loew Lake

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Paddle through one of the Kettle Moraine’s hidden gems. During this energizing canoeing field trip, you will explore the glacial topography of the Wisconsin DNR’s Loew Lake Unit. This pristine section of the Ice Age Trail offers an excellent opportunity to see the native plants and animals of Wisconsin from...

Get Tickets $100.00 – $125.00 9 tickets left

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 in...

Dazzling Dragonflies

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

Delve into the wonderous world of dragonflies! Join Environmental Educator Alison Schrad to investigate our ponds and prairies and learn why dragonflies are important to our ecosystems. On our hike, we will determine where the dragonflies and damselflies start their lives and why they thrive in our environments. You will...

Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00

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 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...

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 in...

Tiny Hands Gardening: Seeds Have Superpowers

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

Hold the power of a tree in the palm of your hand! Join Horticulturist Sandy Manning and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki to learn about the superpowers seeds have and why they are so popular for both animals and humans to collect for winter. You will uncover how to determine if...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $26.00 4 tickets left

Raptor Saturday

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

It’s time for some International Vulture Awareness! Join us to celebrate what makes these unique scavengers so important to the health of our ecosystem. With the help of our own Turkey Vulture and other Raptor Ambassadors, you will find out why they are often referred to as “Nature’s Clean-up Crew”....

Nature Journaling: Flowers

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

Nature journaling uses drawings, words, and numbers to collect and record your nature observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. It is a way to slow down, awaken your curiosity, and marvel at nature’s beauty. We will start by reviewing the basics of nature journaling and techniques for drawing flowers....

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 15 tickets left

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 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...

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 in...

Tagging Migrating Monarchs

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

As the colder weather rolls in, monarch butterflies start flying south toward balmier temperatures. Join Environmental Educator Laine Cotteleer to learn their life cycle and how we monitor the monarch butterfly’s journey to Mexico. We will visit several monarch butterfly hotspots on our property to potentially catch and tag their...

Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 15 tickets left

Yoga

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

Mondays, September 8 – October 13 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...

Get Tickets $72.00 – $90.00 14 tickets left

Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Wisconsin is home to many nocturnal animals, from the Great Horned Owl patrolling the night skies, to the tiny deer mouse down below the leaves. Set out on a night hike to uncover them in their native environments! We will begin by strolling through our gateway trail to Mystery Lake,...

Get Tickets $12.00 – $18.00 16 tickets left

Spark! – Monarch Magic

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

This special program is designed for people going through cognitive changes, such as memory loss, to participate in alongside their caregivers. Each session is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs are led by Center staff, and take place indoors,...

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Schlitz Audubon Bird Club: Grassland Residents

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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 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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Junior Elementary Homeschool | Fall 2025

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

Thursdays | September 11, October 9, and November 13 Our Junior Elementary Homeschool Program is an introductory experience for children ages 6-8. With the guidance of experienced naturalists, we begin to work in groups to discover nature at the Center. Students form connections with the creatures and habitats that make up Southeastern...

Get Tickets $75.00 – $290.00 11 tickets left

Senior Elementary Homeschool | Fall 2025

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

Thursdays, September 11, October 9, and November 13 Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions with nature such...

Get Tickets $75.00 – $290.00 13 tickets left

Schlitz 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, 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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Nature School Art Studio: Tree Magic

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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. September’s class will focus on trees by using parts of the tree as materials and using the colors, textures, and shapes of trees as inspiration. Hosted by the...

Sold Out $25.00 – $32.00

Watercolor Workshop

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

Saturdays, September 13 & September 20 Explore basic watercolor painting in this two-day workshop designed for beginning and intermediate level painters looking to spend time with other nature enthusiasts. You will learn simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the Center. This workshop is self-paced with...

Get Tickets $88.00 – $110.00 10 tickets left

Raptor Behind-the-Scenes Workshop

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

In this popular experience, participants will spend a day at our private Raptor Facility. Lindsay Focht, Raptor & Animal Ambassador Director, will introduce you to each raptor ambassador while we discuss the daily management of the birds, build enrichment for them, and learn what it takes to care for these...

Get Tickets $140.00 – $170.00 14 tickets left

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 in...

Family Canoeing

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

Join AJ Grill 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 registering for this...

Get Tickets $50.00 – $70.00 8 tickets left

Finding Fairy Houses

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

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...

Sold Out $20.00 – $26.00