Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29 Join Director of Learning Tom Finley for a three-part winter ecology workshop exploring the beauty of winter at Schlitz Audubon. Each day will have a different focus and habitat that we visit. They will all showcase aspects of winter ecology plus explore some of...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
Adults, 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. Our January gathering will...
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...
Tuesdays, January 21 – February 25 This six-week health-oriented series aims to balance and enhance your life energy! Qigong practice typically involves slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. We will be focusing on Crane and Bear styles in this session. We will end the...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Forest Bathing combines the concepts of meditation and mindfulness through an immersive outdoor experience. Participants will slowly travel through the forest while following spoken guided invitations that allow them to focus on the nature surrounding them using their senses and curiosity. Each invitation is designed to provide a deeper connection between...
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...
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...
Families, Free with Membership, Raptors, Wheelchair Accessible
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLearn what it takes to become a raptor trainer! For this special hour, we will explore careers in wildlife management, what goes into the care of our resident birds, and how we meticulously train each one to be a confident ambassador for their species. Join us for this fun dive...
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...
