Phenology is the study of the timing and occurrence of cyclical patterns and events in nature. When do birds migrate and nest? When do flowers bloom and leaves drop? Nearly all plants and animals follow the meteorological cues of daylight, temperature and rainfall for their survival. Phenology is a critical...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
Explore the Center’s meadows and prairies in search of fall blooms and other signs of the changing season. Using field guides and other resources, you’ll learn key identification features, how the plants adjust to colder temperatures, and where they are most often found. By the end of the walk, you...
Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOn 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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators 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 is an...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Thursday, October 2 Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear and perhaps even see some of our local residents! After...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy nature’s wonders. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educators 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 is an...
Adults, Birding Academy, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays, October 4-25 9:00am – Noon. Taught by Raptor Educator Cheyenne Smith This program equips learners with deeper knowledge and appreciation for Wisconsin’s magnificent birds of prey through formal presentations, interactive learning, and active discussion around raptor ecology, biology, and conservation. Sessions feature experienced speakers in the field, regular visits...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesOctober is a special time to be a birder in Wisconsin. One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way back to their warmer wintering grounds from their breeding territories across North America and Canada. October is the tail end of this great...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBirds of the night are more often seen than heard. We’ll start off the evening with a short hike in the woods – we'll look and listen for who’s there. Afterwards, we’ll have an indoor presentation to learn about some of the more likely nocturnal birds you may encounter at...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Wednesday, October 15 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers, we...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesBirds use large waterways like Lake Michigan as migratory corridors. Forested bluffs offer critical stopover places during this time and Schlitz Audubon’s bluff is a premiere location, as part of an Important Bird Area. Over 260 species have been recorded on the grounds with many seen only during the migration...
Adults, Birding Academy, Clubs, Free with Membership
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StateseBird has become one of the most popular tools in the birding world. With over 1 million users and 100 million checklists entered, the information in the eBird database has become a vital tool for conservationists and biologists around the world. And with so much data being entered each day,...
Adults, Art, Birding Academy, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSpend a relaxing evening learning how to paint a raptor! Join Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors. One of our Raptor Ambassadors will be present as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies and a...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Tuesday, November 18 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a...
Birding Academy, Families, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Sunday, November 30 Hike with us deep into the forest to discover “Hooo’s” making noises in the night. Sound is the best way to identify our local owls, so put on your owl ears and prepare to hear and perhaps even see some of our local residents! After...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDuring winter, Lake Michigan’s shorelines are abundant with waterfowl of all shapes and sizes. Many of these are ducks from far north in Canada who descend deep into the “south” to spend winter here. In this program, you will learn which ducks are here, plus other visiting birds, and understand...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes, Raptors
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRain date: Thursday, December 11 Join Raptor Educators for an evening exploring the lives of an elusive nocturnal hunter: owls. This program will include a night hike to locate and catch a glimpse of wild owls. Discussions of owl behavior and natural history will be complemented with visits from a...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWe welcome all those interested in birding for a guided bird walk on the third Saturday of the month. We’ll search for fall migrants among the Center’s varied habitats. This is a great opportunity for new birders to learn and practice bird identification. Led by Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteers, we...
Adults, Birding Academy, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWinter can be an exciting time for birding in Wisconsin. We are fortunate to have many birds who remain throughout the year plus some interesting migrants who only visit during the colder months. Year-round birds we may see are Nuthatches, Cardinals, Woodpeckers and Chickadees. Migrants include winter finches, Dark-eyed Juncos...
Adults, Birding Academy, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis holiday season, join Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Come participate in the longest running community science birding project through a free guided hike along our Lake Terrace Loop! The Christmas Bird Count exists to promote bird conservation through observing wild birds and counting...
