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Junior Elementary

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 Wisconsin.

2020/21 Curriculum

Fall

September 2020 | Ponding: Small Invertebrates

Who’s swimming beneath the pond’s surface? Students will use special equipment to find the invertebrates living under the water and visit with one of the Center’s education animals.

October 2020 | The Water Cycle

How does the water that a dinosaur drank millions of years ago end up in your cup today? With a visit to our Great Lake Michigan, along with other experiments, we will flow through the cycle!

November 2020 | Owls – Flying Mouse Traps

Whoooo silently flies looking for mice and other prey? It’s a hoot to meet our resident raptors, plus students will get to test their senses to see if they could live like an owl.

Winter

*Winter programming is weather dependent and monthly subjects may vary according to weather*

December 2020 | The Basics of Tracks & Traces

What stories do animals leave behind? Your child will search for these clues hiking on the trails and use them as inspiration to create their own story!

January 2021 | Oh, Deer!

Did you know that the White Tailed Deer is Wisconsin’s fastest land mammal? Together, we will use what we learned in the previous month to search the trails for signs of this animal, and potentially spot this active creature.

February 2021 | Survival of the Fittest

What makes some animals better adapted to surviving the harsh Wisconsin winters? Through meeting a few of the Center’s educational ambassadors, as well as searching for animals on the trails, students will learn how a variety of native animals survive winter’s frigid temperatures.

Spring

March 2021 | Maple Sugar Time

What parts of the maple tree make sap? Together, we will discover what’s underneath the bark of this tree species and learn about the process that results in a sweet treat that we’ll be able to sample!

April 2021 | Spring Migration

With the weather warming up, which birds are migrating back to Wisconsin? Students will meet one of our birds of prey and practice using binoculars outside to find our feathered friends!

May 2021 | Rockin’ Good Time

How are rocks formed? What forces of nature can move rocks from place to place? How can we classify rocks? We will visit Lake Michigan to discover three groups of rocks and so much more!

Pricing & Registration

A completed student profile, which includes a health history and emergency care plan, is required for each participant prior to registration. We require a new Student Profile annually.

We offer a discounted rate for year-long participation.

Fall (September – November)
Member: $60 | Non-Member: $80

Winter (December – February)
Member: $60 | Non-Member: $80

Spring (March – May)
Member: $60 | Non-Member: $80

Full Year (September – May)
Member: $160 | Non-Member: $220

Junior Elementary sessions are offered on the second Tuesday, second Thursday, or third Thursday of the month from 9:30am-12:00pm. Click the Register button below to register for our new third Thursday offering, starting in November and offered at a pro-rated full-year rate. The second Tuesday and second Thursday sessions are currently full – click here to join our waitlist.

Give your child an outdoor homeschool experience!

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Events

Virtual Bald Eagle Watching Days: hosted by Ferry Bluff Eagle Council

Saturday, January 23, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Wisconsin is home to many fantastic raptor species, including the Bald Eagle. Meet a Bald... Read Story >

Family Full Moon Hike

Thursday, January 28, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us for an evening hike with the whole family under the full moon. First,... Read Story >

Family Geocaching Adventure

Saturday, January 30, 2021
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

In this fun family activity, you’ll hike the trails using a GPS unit to search... 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

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$5 Ages 3-17
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