Over its 1,000 mile course, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is renowned for its scenic beauty and impressive geologic features. Known as part of the Kewaskum Segment, the Preserve features rolling hills, open fields, forested stretches and fantastic views of glacial topography. This location is adjacent to Sunburst Ski...
Winter is the perfect time to plan for Spring planting and we can offer the tools to help you get the process started. In this presentation, we will consider ways to create a new garden or look at an existing space with new eyes. A well-laid plan is the foundation...
This event is sold out. We hope you join us next year; tickets go on sale in December. Watch for a similar event with beer samples - Flight Night - in September! During this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll be sampling wines from around the globe while meeting our birds of prey,...
Saturdays, March 1 & 8 This is a two-day workshop: Explore basic watercolor painting with a two-day workshop. Created for beginning and intermediate level painters looking for time with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts. This workshop introduces simple techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found at the...
Mondays, March 3 – April 7 During this six-week 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 visuals...
Thursdays, March 6-27 Embark on a transformative journey through our Nature Writing Workshop, where the immersive beauty of the natural world becomes your creative canvas. This four week workshop invites you to engage in active encounters with both nature and the page. Through guided excursions, you will explore landscapes, observing...
Adults, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLearn how you can study the stars and planets and participate in citizen science, day or night. Our presenter is Matthew Ryno, a published citizen scientist from the Milwaukee Astronomical Society (MAS), who has logged over 300 citizen science missions. Mr. Ryno will discuss how to get involved with discovering...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather for a guided hike or participate in an indoor activity when the weather does not allow. Enhance your artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens....
This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Free with Membership, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon. This month, a special...
Come bask in the pale light of the full moon and enjoy the sounds of nature on a frosty March evening. During twilight, there is a different world to explore, as owls hoot and coyotes howl. Hike through the forest and down to the lake, where we’ll look for signs...
Adults, Art, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSpend a relaxing evening painting a picture of a raptor. Join Artist Chelsea Beiler as she walks you through how to paint one of our Raptor Ambassadors, which will be present as a live model! Tickets include two beverages (beer, wine or non-alcoholic), supplies, and a canvas you can take...
Saturdays, March 15 & 29 This two-part winter workshop explores some of the many facets of Wisconsin geology, with special emphasis on our local Lake Michigan landscape. Explaining key concepts of glacial history and going back into our ancient past of the Silurian Sea, this workshop will help participants understand...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature has always been a great inspiration to artists, from pre-historic cave painters to contemporary artists working today. Art club is a bi-monthly program designed to offer nature inspired themes and let you work at your own pace. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome to attend. In March, snakes will...
The vernal or spring equinox marks the date the Sun passes directly over the celestial equator on its northward journey. It also marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere. Usually associated with 12 hours of day and night, the tilt of the Earth’s axis is pointed neither...
Nestled within the vast and beautiful surroundings of the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, Mauthe Lake presents lovely opportunities for hiking, birding and nature interpretation. Mauthe Lake boasts two miles of trail and resides at the confluence of the Green Bay and Lake Michigan lobes of the last glaciation. On...
The birds are back in town! As we creep into spring, Wisconsin comes alive with the songs of millions of birds passing through the area on their way to their breeding grounds. Come learn where and how to find them at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! - which species might you...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSaturdays, April 5 & April 12 Learn the basics of painting with acrylics with this two-day workshop created for beginning and intermediate-level painters. Enjoy an afternoon with other bird, wildlife, and nature enthusiasts and get an introduction to exciting acrylic painting techniques while exploring elements of nature and wildlife found...
This seasonal art and nature program will focus on botany, the study of plants, and the work of Anna Atkins, a botanist and photographer. She is considered to be the first person to publish a book illustrated with photographic images and is possibly the first woman to take a photograph....
Adults, Art, 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. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats and visits with...
Wednesdays, April 9 – May 14 This 6-part series will feature eight excellent exercises developed by Professor Cheng Man Ching to improve health, balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and generate well-being in body and mind. Each class will include a warm-up for the body and mind, basic training exercises, instruction...
Adults, Birding, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance identification skills from experienced birders. Your host is Schlitz Audubon Environmental Educator Laine...
Adults, Art, Clubs, Guided Hikes
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature offers extraordinary opportunities for photography at every turn. Each month, photographers of all skill levels will gather to enhance their artistic skills as you explore distinct settings, capturing beautiful nature moments through your lens. Learn tips and tricks with other members of this growing community and return for future...
One of nature’s greatest migrations is taking place as millions of neotropical songbirds make their way from warmer wintering grounds to breeding territories across North America. The Center’s diverse habitats located along the Lake Michigan shoreline provide a unique birding hotspot to find many of these long-distance migrants. Short distance...
