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Adult education at Schlitz Audubon

Adult Education

At Schlitz Audubon, we’re committed to providing environmental education for nature lovers of every age – and that includes adults! Topics include birding, native trees and plants, regional ecology, conservation, and many others. They range from hour-long programs to season-long courses.

At the Center

Some programs take place during the day, while others are in the evening or on weekends. Many include guided hikes on our land. We also partner with other organizations, such as Outpost Natural Foods for our Environmental Movie Series, and Boswell Book Company for select author events. See our Event Calendar to learn about our educational programs specifically geared toward adults.

Master Naturalist Course

The mission of the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program (WiMN) is to promote awareness, understanding, and stewardship of the natural environment by developing a corps of well-informed citizens dedicated to conservation education and service within their communities. Schlitz Audubon is a host location for this program. This 10-week course with field trips is taught by Schlitz Audubon naturalists who are certified as WiMN educators.

SPARK!

SPARK! is a special program 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 Director of Education Tom Finley, and take place indoors, but may include a brief outdoor component close to the building.

Citizen Science

Citizen Science is a fantastic way to learn about the natural world while volunteering to document its health. At Schlitz Audubon, Citizen Scientists participate in training sessions teaching about how and why we record data, then observe and record information about populations of birds, amphibians, bats, trees and plants, and more! See our Citizen Science page for complete details.

We’ll bring nature to you!

We deliver year-round programming to organizations serving adults including veterans, social organizations, employers, and long-term care communities. We are in active pursuit of additional partnerships. Please contact our registrar at registration@schlitzaudubon.org so that we may help you, your adult clients, members, or residents, connect with nature.

Events

Artist Reception, JoAnna Poehlmann

Thursday, September 28, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Photo: Robb Quinn Please join us for a reception with artist JoAnna Poehlmann, whose exhibit,... Read Story >

Adult O​wl Prowl

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

This date is sold out, but there is another Adult Owl Prowl with availability on... Read Story >

West Bend Sculpture Tour – Regner Park

Thursday, October 5, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

West Bend is home to a growing collection of more than 40 outdoor sculptures that... Read Story >

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our mission is to conserve our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provide meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-2880

Open Daily
8:30am – 5:00pm

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Free for members
Adult | $10
Ages 3-17 | $7
2 and Under | Free
Military | $7

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