Ongoing

Nature’s Chocolate Factory

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Get the golden ticket and sink your teeth into the natural world of chocolate! We will craft fruit gummies and make fizzy pop with naturally sourced syrups, while creating a nature scene out of chocolate. As the treats set, we will explore the trails in search of Oompa Loompas and...

Space Explorers

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Explore the solar system at Schlitz Audubon! Each day we will learn about distant planets, discover the stories behind the constellations, and perform our own scientific experiments. Find out what skills you need to survive in space, discover a new planet, or operate a telescope. Members $205 | Non-Members $240

Birding Academy

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Get ready to embark on outdoor adventures as we learn to identify different bird species by their distinct calls, plumage, and behaviors. Equipped with binoculars and field guides, we’ll embark on exciting excursions within various habitats and participate in citizen science projects. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, campers will...

Creature Care 101

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

The Center is home to many animals that make up our Animal Ambassador Teaching Team, including snakes, turtles, salamanders and more! Now you can experience first-hand what it takes to care for these animals, and how we train them to interact with people. You will prepare diets, clean enclosures, and...

Lord of the Tree Rings

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Inspired by Tolkien’s legendary works, join us as we go on our own epic quest to acquire the one tree ring to rule them all. Journey through new lands, and be the Ranger, Dwarf, Wizard, Elf, or Hobbit you’ve always wanted to be. Through prairie, forest, and pond, learn the...

Summer Ponding

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Frogs, turtles, tadpoles, dragonflies and many other creatures live in our ponds. We’ll learn how to carefully catch pond creatures so we can take a closer look at them. During the week we will visit different ponds to compare what lives in them.  We’ll also visit Lake Michigan just to...