Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Our mission is to conserve our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provide meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.
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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers a wide range of educational programs for toddlers through senior citizens. Schlitz Audubon’s sustainable Gold LEED certified Educational Center is situated on 185 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan, just 10 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. We have 6 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and a 60-foot observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan. We are a proud partner of National Audubon, working together in the areas of education and avian conservation.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning, let the boundless inspiration of nature (and our excellent instructo...
10/07/2026

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning, let the boundless inspiration of nature (and our excellent instructors) guide your writing journey!✏️ Through excursions along the trails, we’ll explore landscapes and observe the natural world with mindful attention. We’ll then capture these moments through journaling, honing our descriptive skills.
Tap the link below to learn more & register. ⬇️

Thursdays, October 22 – November 12 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...

Join a welcoming group of photo, bird, or art enthusiasts here at Schlitz Audubon! ✨️ Monthly meetings are free and open...
10/07/2026

Join a welcoming group of photo, bird, or art enthusiasts here at Schlitz Audubon! ✨️ Monthly meetings are free and open to all experience levels, just be sure to register ahead.
Tap the link below to browse future meeting topics and save your spot — see you there!

Xtreme Raptor Day is back on Saturday, November 7! 🦉 ✨️ Meet spectacular eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons up close and e...
10/06/2026

Xtreme Raptor Day is back on Saturday, November 7! 🦉 ✨️
Meet spectacular eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons up close and enjoy live raptor programs throughout the day. Learn about our feathered friends, make bird-friendly crafts, try science experiments, have your picture taken with your favorite raptor, and so much more!🪽
Details & tickets linked below. ⬇️

All proceeds from this unforgettable day support the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon.

Join us for our annual raptor festival on Saturday, November 8, where you'll meet owls, hawks, falcons, and a Bald Eagle on our trails!

10/05/2026

What do you need in your backpack for Nature School? 🎒 Let Chippy show you!

Owls are some of the most beloved and fascinating birds in the raptor world! 🦉 Learn about the four most commonly found ...
10/05/2026

Owls are some of the most beloved and fascinating birds in the raptor world! 🦉 Learn about the four most commonly found species in Wisconsin and how to identify these stealthy night hunters—blog post linked below. ⬇️

In autumn we watch trees transform from mostly green to a palette of fleetingly vibrant colors. 🍁 Learn how environmenta...
10/02/2026

In autumn we watch trees transform from mostly green to a palette of fleetingly vibrant colors. 🍁 Learn how environmental conditions and tree species shape how we experience Wisconsin's fall— blog linked below. ⬇️

Owls don’t just hang out in trees and hoot! 🦉 They screech, scream, dwell in graveyards, and hunt on the darkest, coldes...
09/30/2026

Owls don’t just hang out in trees and hoot! 🦉 They screech, scream, dwell in graveyards, and hunt on the darkest, coldest nights of the year. 🪦 Join us for Raptor Saturday to learn about these fascinating and mysterious nocturnal birds of prey!

Scheduled to appear: Baron von Screech (Eastern Screech Owl), Gimli (Eastern Screech Owl), Perseus (Barred Owl), Zari (Great Horned Owl), and Athena (Barn Owl)

We thank the We Energies Foundation for making this program possible.

Get ready for spooky fun at the Center on Sunday, October 18! 🎃 Come learn about nature's misunderstood animals—costumes...
09/29/2026

Get ready for spooky fun at the Center on Sunday, October 18! 🎃 Come learn about nature's misunderstood animals—costumes encouraged! 🕸️ The day's activities include:
- Meeting live animals (snakes, tarantulas, and turtles—oh my!)
- Voting for your favorite costumed taxidermy animals
- Walking our trails and visiting stations for themed games and crafts
Get tickets at the link below! ⬇️

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 bust myths about them and share their true ecological importance. Meet live animal ambassadors in our Great Hall, including...

09/28/2026

Enjoy these early Fall sights and sounds from our trails! 🍂

Address

1111 E Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI
53217

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14143522880

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