Enjoy an up-close encounter with our spectacular snake ambassadors with Naturalist Alison Schrad! Learn about snake adaptations, where they can be found in Wisconsin, and get the chance to hold one of the resident snakes. Afterwards we’ll make a slithery snake craft together. This program is designed for all ages,...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a performance by Sorry, We’re Open, an acoustic-based music group with influences from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and The Rolling Stones. Shayne Patrick is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, with Tom Koehn as backing vocalist and lead guitarist, and Brian Bauman on blues harmonica. These musicians...
Adults, Art, Free with Membership
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a unique artist reception on Thursday, January 23rd from 5pm-7pm with members of the Milwaukee Astronomical Society. Be sure to not miss the special discussion at 6:15pm by MAS President, Matthew Ryno, on the topic of urban astronomy in Wisconsin, citizen science, and how astrophotography is taken....
Grab your partner and come on down while we dance to the music of Frogwater! You and your family can learn some basic, fun line dancing steps with the help of a caller or you can make up your own moves. For the first hour enjoy a visit with our...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a performance by Roxie Beane, who plays an array of family and radio friendly acoustic covers, including pop, rock, alternative, and soul genres spanning multiple decades. Her neo-soul thump driven style, labeled as “Acoustic Funk Rock” will connect people of all ages. Learn more about Roxie Beane Enjoy live...
I spy with my little eye, winter fairies wandering about our forests and trails. Join Naturalist Melanie Ziolecki as we hike to find the fairies that make our woods so magical. Each fairy will have a fun fact about winter and each child will receive a stamp on their map...
Adults, Art, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesNature journaling uses drawings, words, and numbers to collect and record your nature observations, questions, and explanations in a notebook. It is a way to slow down, awaken your curiosity and marvel at the beauty found in nature. This program will review the basics of nature journaling, from what tools...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a performance by Noah James Hittner, a singer-songwriter that blends acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre. His performance as a live-looper using various effects creates a wildly entertaining, full band sound great for all ages. Learn more about Noah James Hittner. Enjoy live music...
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....
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesShare the love with our cold-blooded critters! Join Naturalist Laine Cotteleer and meet some of our reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors and learn what makes them unique and loveable. After meeting your favorite ectothermic creatures, create Valentine cards either for the people you care about or the animals that call...
Art, Families, Free with Membership, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a performance by The Ukuladies, composed of a group of 30 local performers whose musical selections are an eclectic mix ranging from old favorites, light classical, Broadway, to contemporary tunes. This family-friendly performance includes something for everyone. Enjoy live music in our serene nature center. Beer, Wine, and soda...
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a winter-themed story with Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon. Kids will first make their own animal puppets which they get to use to interact with during the story. Afterwards, we’ll explore the trails in search for animals and the stories that they left behind in the snow!...
Join Naturalists Aubrey Fulsaas and Alison Schrad to solve some nature mysteries! We will learn how to identify common tracks and traces left behind by Wisconsin animals, and head out on the trails to discover what our wild animal friends are up to! Afterwards, we will create our own animal...
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...
Spring is a time of change, and our weather is no exception! Join Naturalists AJ Grill and Laine Cotteleer in uncovering the mysteries behind Wisconsin’s weird, wonderful, and wacky weather. We will run some experiments to help us understand the how, the why, and some of the impacts weather can...
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, 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....
Art, Families, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesDiscover why turtles are totally terrific! Join Children’s Events Coordinator Aubrey Fulsaas for a special meet and greet with our turtle ambassadors. Learn unique characteristics of each species and how we care for both them and the habitats of their wild cousins at the Center. After an up close and...
Art, Birding, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCreate art to practice conservation! You and your family will join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon in creating your own “stained glass” window clings for your home to help prevent bird window collisions. As the window clings dry, we will take a hike to learn how to identify common backyard...
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...
Art, Birding, 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 winter residents 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 volunteer and...
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...
Learn to experience nature the way animals do! Take a hike with Naturalist Jim Thielke to discover all the ways animals play and survive in the forest. On our hike we will make nature art, participate in games, and search for the animals who are waking up in spring. This...
