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Plan Your Visit

LOCATION


1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Check the weather

OPen daily

8:30am-5:00pm

Admission

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

 

Please keep in mind when you plan your visit that there construction on I-43 both north and south of the Center. DOT details here.

Our trails are open 8:30am – 5:00pm daily. (We are occasionally closed for holidays or special events. These are noted on our calendar.)

A friendly reminder: Because we are a nature preserve with wildlife and native plantings, pets are not allowed. However, registered service dogs kept on a leash and under the control of their owner/handler are welcome.

Hiking
Please register at the Welcome Booth when you arrive. Admission fees are paid when you arrive if needed.

If this is your first visit, please read our general trail guidelines. Please note that because we are a nature preserve, pets are not allowed on the grounds. Service animals are welcome.


There is so much to experience at Schlitz Audubon! Hike our six miles of trails through forests, prairies, wetlands, and Lake Michigan shoreline. We are a Milwaukee birding hotspot — bring your binoculars! See our Frequently Asked Questions for more Center information and trail guidelines. Visit today!

Special activities, included with your membership or admission, take place most weekends. Word with a Bird has returned! See your favorite birds from our Raptor Program up close at the Visitor Center from 1:00pm–2:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Our nature ambassadors are back on Sundays, 12:00pm–3:00pm on the trails to lead activities, introduce you to our animal ambassadors, and answer your nature questions.

Enhance your viewing experience by renting one of our family-friendly Nature Packs, which includes a wonderful winter scavenger hunt, an Animal Tracks and Traces Quick Guide, a magnifying glass, and a nature notebook to write observations or draw what you experienced.

View our calendar for educational program opportunities.

Grounds Highlights

Raptor Exhibit

Located near the Visitor Center entrance, visitors can view a live bird of prey, daily from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Currently, Sky Walker, our Red-tailed Hawk, resides there most days.

Mystery Lake Boardwalk

Visit Mystery Lake to see frogs, turtles, waterfowl, muskrats, and other wildlife. This trail is wheelchair accessible.

Observation Tower

Climb the 60-foot tower for a great view of our property and Lake Michigan from above the tree canopy. May be closed during inclement weather. A must-see view in autumn!

Milner Lake Michigan Viewing Deck

Stop by for a serene overlook of Lake Michigan. Located at the north end of the Lake Terrace Trail. Great for spotting ducks.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

As you are hiking, you may see various structures that are in place for wildlife conservation. Some examples include bat boxes, an insect hotel, and nesting boxes for Eastern Bluebirds, Wood Ducks, and Chimney Swifts.

Building Highlights

Gold LEED Certified Building

Our education center received a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) award from the U.S. Building Council. Learn more about our green building.

Live Animal Exhibits

See live animals and learn about their habitats.

Interactive Exhibits

Our child-friendly exhibits highlight our land and our green building.

Mezzanine Art Gallery

Located on the second floor of our Visitor Center, the Art Gallery showcases local artists who create nature inspired art in a variety of mediums. Our current exhibit

Nature Store

Stop by our Nature Store for nature books, Schlitz Audubon logo wear, local artwork, and nature items for all ages. You can fuel up before or after a hike with flavorful, nutritious snacks in partnership with Outpost Natural Foods Co-op. Choose from a variety of bars, organic fruit sticks, and a selection of trail mixes,

Veranda

Relax in one of our wooden rocking chairs while listening to the Lake Michigan waves. You may even see some wild birds splashing in our Great Lakes fountain.

Members visit free!

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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

Open Daily
8:30am – 5:00pm

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

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