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Families, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes, Raptors
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...
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 provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in 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...
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 the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Alyssa Ratkowski. 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...
Lake Michigan - the central feature of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and the inspiration for countless journeys, expressions of art, and quiet reflection. Derived from the Algonquin word Michigama, meaning “great water,” the lake owes its roots to the conclusion of the last realm of glacial activity over 14,000 years...
This program is also taking place on Thursday, December 12. Stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the...
I spy with my little eye the beginning of winter! Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we look for clues of active or sleeping animals around the center. We will learn who’s getting ready for winter, who is already asleep, and how they prepare for the cold. Each child will be...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore the mesmerizing world of feathers, where vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and astonishing adaptations come together in one of nature's most fascinating creations. Join us and our raptor ambassadors on a journey through the awe-inspiring realm of feathers, where science, beauty, and functionality converge in perfect harmony. Free with membership...
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 provide education by introducing visitors to our reptile and amphibian ambassadors, offering guided hikes, and sharing knowledge of our ecosystems. Stop in 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...
This guided hike will follow the pages of the works of Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are...
Mondays, December 9, 16, 23 During this three-week Gentle Power yoga series you will discover that Yoga is for every BODY. During each class, local yoga instructor Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke will guide you through a series of movements and regenerative poses that focus on breath, balance and strength. Modifications and insightful...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Now entering its eighth year at Schlitz Audubon, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants...
Thursdays | December 12, January 9, and February 13 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...
Thursdays | December 12, January 9, and February 13 Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions...
Children are never too young to learn about and enjoy the wonders of nature. Join Nature School Early Childhood Educator Molly Ticcioni for a sensory-rich morning of nature exploration. We will meet indoors for a story and sensory play time, then head out to take a guided hike on the...
Adults, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Now entering its eighth year at Schlitz Audubon, each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants...
This program is also taking place on Friday, December 6. Stroll along our gently lit trails with family and friends. Begin by decorating your own paper lantern and use it to illuminate the early evening hours. Go at your own pace to experience the tranquility that winter brings. At the...
Which bird is the fastest? Which has silent flight? Join us for an interactive comparison of falcons, hawks, and owls. This is an engaging and informative experience for all ages! This program is FREE and no registration required. Learn more here.
