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

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...

Plants and their Dyes Workshop

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

Plants of all kinds have been used as dye for thousands of years. In this workshop, we will start with a hike to learn about the local plants that are found in Wisconsin and the various colors that can be extracted from them. Following the hike, you will learn how...

Sold Out $45.00 – $60.00

Sound Waves Summer Concert Series: Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents

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Enjoy a performance by Ryan Meisel! He plays all North American Traditional Flutes, Slovakian Fujara, Lithuanian Birbyne and Skuduciai Flutes, East Indian Bansuri, Saxophones and silver Baroque Flute. Meisel blends Indigenous world music with his background in Jazz, and his music honors his deep spiritual connection to nature and inspiration...

Audubon Babies: Busy Buzzing Bees

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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 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...

Sold Out $22.00 – $34.00

Mindfulness Meditation

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

Tuesdays, July 15 – August 5 Our four sessions will 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...

Get Tickets $70.00 – $85.00 9 tickets left

Live at the Oasis Concert Series at Maslowski Community Park

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Maslowski Community Park 2200 W Bender Rd, Glendale, United States

Schlitz Audubon will be tabling at the City of Glendale’s free summer concert series for Kid’s Night! The event includes live, family-friendly music featuring Kid Boogie Down, games, dancing, food, and information from other local organizations.   This event is FREE and no registration is required. Learn more.

Audubon Babies: Busy Buzzing Bees

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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 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...

Sold Out $22.00 – $34.00

Schlitz Audubon Bird Hike: Wetland Wonders

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

Whether you’re brand new to birding or a seasoned pro, all are welcome on this guided bird walk. Learn about wonderful wading birds that call Wisconsin’s wetlands their home. We’ll search for resident piscivores, such as herons, egrets, and kingfishers, along the Central Wetlands Loop. This is a great opportunity...

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Tiny Hands Gardening: Playing with Pollinators

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

We are welcoming back all our pollinators for a playdate! Join Horticulturist Sandy Manning and Environmental Educator Melanie Ziolecki as we go on a bug hunt and color in a premade Pollinator Field Guide for each child to take on future hikes. We will walk around our different habitats to...

Get Tickets $20.00 – $26.00 1 ticket 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...

Audubon Kids: Summer Camp Favorites

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

Get ready for some summertime fun! Join Environmental Educators Alison Schrad and Jim Thielke as we play summer camp games and take a stroll down to the Lake Michigan beach. Experience the joy of a whole week of camp in just one program! In our Audubon Kids program series held...

Get Tickets $15.00 – $20.00 16 tickets left

Guided Forest Bathing: South Ravine Trail

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

Deepen your relationship with the natural world during a guided Forest Bathing Walk through our South Ravine forest. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while receiving a sequence of spoken invitations. These open-ended prompts encourage the participants’ senses to open and experience the environment in a way that supports...

Get Tickets $23.00 – $34.00 6 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...

Schlitz Audubon Art Club

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

Nature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists. Art club is a bi-monthly program designed to offer nature inspired themes as you work at your own pace. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome to attend. Our July program will focus on Mystery...

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Joy of Birding at Menomonee Falls Library

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Menomonee Falls Public Library W156N8436 Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls, United States

Learn about the number one recreational activity in the United States: Birding! It's an activity enjoyed by 50 million people, and it's a wonderful past time for both beginners and experts. This presentation engages you with beautiful images and the sounds of local birds. We will highlight birds specific to...

Field Trip: Bay View Parks

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Enjoy a day of hiking through nature in the historic Bay View neighborhood at two wonderful locations: Humboldt and South Shore parks. Humboldt Park showcases several excellent habitats and grand trees over its 73 acres. It also features several ponds, easy walking trails, and a war memorial. After lunch at...

Get Tickets $50.00 – $65.00 13 tickets left

Firefly Monitoring Hike

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

Fireflies are the beacons of summer nights with their different flash patterns. Learn how to identify the different species of fireflies in Wisconsin, what their ideal habitats are, and why they flash. Following an indoor presentation, we will hike to a prairie to count the species and then enter the...

Get Tickets $17.00 – $23.00 9 tickets left

Writing Wild: Flash Fiction Workshop

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

Thursdays, July 24 – August 14 Nature has stories to tell—are you ready to listen? In this four-week, dynamic flash fiction workshop, we’ll explore how the natural world shapes the stories we tell. Each session will blend reading, discussion, and writing exercises designed to harness the narrative power of setting...

Get Tickets $140.00 – $165.00 13 tickets left

Audubon Toddlers: Wild Wonders

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

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...

Sold Out $30.00 – $40.00