Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

06/24/2026

Now on show in our Mezzanine Art Gallery: Nature’s Palette Summer Exhibition 🎨

Immerse yourself in the enchanting intersection of art and nature. ✨️ Each of the four featured local artists demonstrates their unique interpretations of landscapes, forests, waterways, wildflowers, and other natural elements. Learn more about the exhibition—blog link in the comments below. ⬇️
Featured Artists: Mary Mendla Fine Art, Anne Reed, May Klisch Art Gallery, and Lynn Rix.

06/23/2026

Literary Hike: The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl 🌿
Sunday, June 28 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Discover the lessons that nature provides through the pages of "The Comfort of Crows" by Margaret Renkl. While exploring the trails, we will pause at various locations to read excerpts from the book. There will be activities and artifacts to deepen your connections with the plants and animal residents that surround us. Tap the link in the comments to learn more & register. ⬇️

06/23/2026

Climbing trees of all shapes and sizes can be a very important component of a day at Nature School!🌲🌳 Tree climbing allows children to improve strength and coordination, engage in risk assessment, and better understand what their bodies are capable of.

06/21/2026

Fireflies illuminate the sky with an irresistible light show. There's more to the illustrious life of the firefly than this display reveals—read about it in the blog post linked below. ⬇️

06/20/2026

Adopt one of our Bald Eagle ambassadors, Valkyrie or Glory, through July 4 and receive an adorable plush eagle! 🦅

June 20 is American Eagle Day and July 4 is Independence Day, making this the perfect time to celebrate our national symbol of strength, beauty, and perseverance with a symbolic adoption. Your support provides these birds with the highest quality of care and allows them to serve as educators throughout the community.
Learn more at the link in the comments! ⬇️

06/19/2026

Calling all beachcombers! 🏖️ Hear from Environmental Educator Alison Schrad about the gem-like glass that washes up along the Lake Michigan shoreline. 🌊 Learn how it forms, why it’s okay to take home, and the array of colors you can find.  
 

06/19/2026

Join us for a Raptor Encounter this Saturday (June 20) from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in our Visitor Center to meet Willow (Northern Saw-whet Owl) and Atlas (Red-shouldered Hawk)! 🪶 You'll learn about each bird's skills, traits, and adaptations.💡This casual meet and greet style program is for all ages and free with membership or admission, no registration required.

For a deeper dive on Willow, check out our new blog post! 🔍️ You'll discover how she came to live at the Center, fun facts about our state's tiniest owl, and her unique characteristics. Link in comments!

06/19/2026

Schlitz Audubon After Dark: Rock On! | Thursday, July 16 🪨
Join us for a 21+ evening of shoreline rock & fossil exploration, summer yard games, kindness rock decorating, karaoke, wildlife temporary tattoos, and delicious drinks.
Gather your crew and get ready to rock! 🎤 Tickets available at the link in the comments below. ⬇️

Rock on with your friends at the beach! During this 21+ night out, join our Environmental Educators in exploring the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Take a hike to our Lake Michigan shoreline for an up-close look at smoky quartz, fossiliferous limestone, gneiss, and more as you le...

06/17/2026

Embrace the beauty of a Wisconsin winter at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. ❄️ Offering exceptional off-season value, winter weddings feature stunning seasonal scenery, unique outdoor photo opportunities, and elegant celebrations surrounded by nature. Cozy wood-burning fireplaces, inviting reception spaces, and an evening of dining and dancing create a warm and memorable experience for you and your guests.
Contact our incredible event team for a private tour and date availability: https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/venue-rentals/weddings/

From rustic to elegant, we’ll provide the natural wedding you envision, just fifteen minutes north of Milwaukee along Lake Michigan