Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. 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...
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. This critical field of...
Adults, 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 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 volunteer and...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. 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...
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...
It’s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We’ll dispel myths about them and share their ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes,...
It’s the time of year when the haunts come out to play at the Center. You can come in costume to learn about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals! We’ll dispel myths about them and share their ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including snakes,...
Elm Grove School for Lifelong Learning (EGS4LL) is a self-supporting, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of others by providing opportunities that promote adult learning, conversation, and social interaction in a safe and welcoming environment. Learn about bird watching—the number one passive recreational activity in the United States with...
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, Wellness, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesTuesdays October 22 – November 12 Mindfulness Meditation, Living with Intention 2, is the next in a series of four sessions. This workshop is for those that have some knowledge of mindfulness or attended the first series taught by Jacqueline. With mindfulness, we can live more intentionally and with added...
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...
Using natural materials such as leaves, ferns, and grasses, learn how to create luminous prints with a unique artistic style. We will explore several monotype techniques using oil-based inks and an etching press. Dried natural materials and other stencils are the starting point for creating at least five prints. This...
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. Migration season offers excellent birding opportunities due to the high volume of birds and number of species present. The Center’s diverse habitat types and...
Art, Families, Guided Hikes, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesColorful autumn leaves can inspire wonder and creativity! Join Family Programs Manager Cassie Rincon to learn about why the leaves change color, why some have fallen, and why others stay on the trees. After hiking to find out all about the leaves, we will bring some back inside and try...
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...
Come join us in nurturing a sense of wonder in nature with your little one in this program facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Allie Furru. 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...
We are hosting Xtreme Raptor Day. We invite you to our annual raptor festival that engages and inspires visitors, while celebrating magnificent hunters of the sky! Details and ticket information.
Our annual raptor festival engages and inspires visitors, while celebrating magnificent hunters of the sky! This unique event is held throughout the grounds and offers unforgettable encounters! You will meet our resident raptors up close – including owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. We'll be introducing two American Kestrels, the most...
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...
Animals must overcome many obstacles just to survive. Do you have what it takes to out-jump a white-tailed deer, out-hunt a coyote, or beat the other butterflies through metamorphosis? To find out, kids will compete in a series of animal-themed challenges and create their own nature-based medals with Naturalists Aubrey...
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...
Learn how to create new plants without taking a trip to the nursery! At this program, you’ll hear about multiple methods of plant propagation that make it fun to create more plants for your yard or in your house. We'll show you seed starting techniques from stratification to scarification. You’ll...
