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Homeschool

Our Homeschool programs are science and project-based education designed for students aged 6 – 11 years. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. Students are encouraged to interact with their instructors between sessions. At the beginning of every session, students will have the opportunity to share their work with the group.

Your child is guaranteed to learn different science topics no matter what year they are in the program, as both age-specific programs run on a 3-year curriculum cycle. We encourage students to sign up annually as each program references previous programs, but we welcome trimester participation.

Homeschool Programs

Elementary Programs: Sessions run the second Thursday of the month from 9:30am-12:00pm, September – May for both Junior Elementary (ages 6 – 8) and Senior Elementary (ages 9 – 11). Please note that this is a drop-off program.

Potential Secondary Program: We would love to offer a secondary level for ages 12-14 to build on concepts learned at the elementary level. This offering would include canoeing in search of pond critters, meeting an owl and learning its adaptations, collecting wildlife data, learning about green infrastructure, and more! If interested, please contact Laine Cotteleer at lcotteleer@schlitzaudubon.org for more details.  

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 prior to each school year. Students must be the minimum age by the first class of the first session they enroll in.

Full School Year (September – May)
Member: $240 | Non-Member: $345

Fall (September – November)
Member: $80 | Non-Member: $115

Visit the page for each age-group for details and registration!

Visit the page for each age-group for details and registration!:Junior Elementary Senior Elementary

Events

Raptor Encounter

Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from... Read Story >

Nature Ambassadors

Sunday, June 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

On Sunday afternoons volunteer Nature Ambassadors provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and... Read Story >

Raptor Encounter

Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us in the Great Hall of our Visitor Center to see two birds from... 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.

Our Location

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

Summer Hours
8:30am – 8:00pm Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 5:00pm Friday – Sunday

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

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