Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Monthly Program Information

September and October

Hatha Yoga for Health and Wellness
Learn how to reduce stress, increase your flexibility, and enrich your sense of well-being. The first trial class is free!

DATES: EVERY MONDAY & SATURDAY

TIME: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM OR 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM MONDAYS
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM SATURDAYS
***FEE: FOR PROGRAM FEES PLEASE CALL 414-352-2880 x0
LEVEL: ADULT
*Please pre-register by calling 414-352-2880 x0

Raptor Saturdays!

In this family program, handlers allow a close-up view of falcons, hawks, owls, and a Turkey Vulture. Sharp talons, curved hooked beaks, binocular vision, and incredible hearing make these raptors specialized birds of prey.

DATES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FEE: FREE WITH CENTER ADMISSION
LEVEL: FAMILIES

Sky Hunters: Word with a Bird

Get a beak-to-beak view of one of SANC’s feathered ambassadors. A raptor handler will be showcasing one of our many birds of prey. Our falcons, hawks, owls, a vulture, and eagles will appear on a rotating basis. Stop by each weekend to check them out.

There will be no Sky Hunters: Word With a Bird program on August 5 – 15. We will have the birds at the Wisconsin StateFair. They will be featured in live flight demonstrations plus much more. Come to the fair and visit us at We Energies “EnergyPark.”

DATES: SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
FEE: FREE WITH CENTER ADMISSION
LEVEL: FAMILIES

Boomers and Beyond

The “Boomers and Beyond” program offered the first Thursday of every month, will start with socializing and coffee and treats, and then we’ll head out on the trails. In September we will learn about the current status of Emerald Ash Borer in the state and at the Center. There will be no class in October.

DATES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12 PER PROGRAM
LEVEL: ADULTS 50 AND ABOVE
*Please pre-register by calling 414-352-2880 x0

Fireside Conversations

Join Don Quintenz as we learn as a group with thought-provoking, environmentally-related readings. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 PM. We will base our discussions for September and October on Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir’s Best Writings edited by Fred D. White. For newcomers, missing the discussions of earlier chapters will not prevent you from participating in and enjoying the current discussions. Light refreshments will be provided.

DATES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12 PER PROGRAM
LEVEL: ADULT
*Please pre-register by calling 414-352-2880 x0

Schlitz Audubon Bird Club

Check out the summer bird activity at SANC. We will be going out on bird hikes with the prospects of increasing our bird lists for 2010. Join us for some summertime fun.

DATES: SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH;
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FEE: FREE TO MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS
LEVEL: ADULTS AND TEENS

The Spiritual World of Nature

This series seeks to help us all connect more intimately to nature by getting in touch with the powerful spiritual side of the natural world. Light refreshments will be provided.

Spiritual World of Nature Daytime Pamphlet
Spiritual World of Nature Evening Pamphlet

DAY PROGRAMS

CELEBRATING THE SEASONS: A NATIVE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE WITH DENNIS HAWK.
As the leaves change and fall, so too must we allow those things that are unneeded on our spiritual path to fall away, preparing the way for our own winter of personal growth. (Note the evening concert tonight with Dennis listed separately.).
DATE: TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 14
TIME: 1:30–3:00 PM
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12
LEVEL: ADULT

FIVE-PART BUDDHISM SERIES. REV. TONEN O’CONNOR
Rev. Tonen O’Connor, resident priest at the Milwaukee Zen Center, will delve into Buddhism.
DATES: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 Buddha’s World
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 How do I fit in?
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Buddah Nature
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Dogen’s Mountains...
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 The Pure Abodes
TIME: 1:30–3:00 PM
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12
LEVEL: ADULT

NIGHT PROGRAMS

NEW CD RELEASE EVENT: SUMMER RAIN, WITH DENNIS HAWK.
Dennis will combine Native American story-telling with music selections from his newly released vocal album, Summer Rain. Revel in a performance full of wisdom, humor, and music. (Note his daytime presentation earlier this day listed separately.)
DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
TIME: 7:00–8:30 PM
***FEE: M:$10 NM:$12
LEVEL: ADULT

PHILIP CHARD BOOK SIGNING: NATURE’S WAY
In his new book, Nature’s Way, psychotherapist Philip Chard, a leader in the emerging field of eco-psychology, examines how nature interaction helps us overcome debilitating feelings, heal emotional wounds, gain self-understanding, nurture creativity, and grow spiritually. Hear compelling stories that illustrate the vital role of the natural world in nurturing personal well-being and spiritual vitality.
DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
***FEE: M:$10 NM:$12
LEVEL: ADULT

Hangin’ with Hyatt: Anybody for Geocaching?

Use a GPS unit to look for a cachebox hidden on the Center trails. Inside will be a puzzle piece and the coordinates for the next cache box. Find all the puzzle pieces, then dash back to the center and the first group that puts the puzzle together gets a prize! Jim will give you the lowdown on use os a GPS unit. If you don’t have a unit, the center will lend you one to get you started on your hi-tech treasure hunt.

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIME: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
***FEE: M: $5 NM: $7
LEVEL: FAMILIES

Discovery Nature Hiking

Have you often wished you could do your daily walk for exercise in a beautiful wild place and learn about the amazing things that you’re passing by? We will walk along the meadows, woods, wetlands, and lake shore of the Center while Don Quintenz interprets the scenery and helps answer the questions that nature evokes in us. The entire program is taught on the trail. Physically you need to be able to walk any of the loop trails at the Center taking short but frequent stops.

DATES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 PM in September and October
***FEE: M: $5 NM: $7
LEVEL: ADULT

Monday Night Magic

Enjoy an evening hike with our Education Specialist Tom Finley. Just the right time and distance for the little ones, these nights are devoted to exploring popular locations such as the tower, lake, and forest. We’ll listen to frogs, observe pond life, and maybe watch bats flitter about. You’re sure to delight in the sights and sounds of an early evening stroll at the Audubon Center. Feel free to bring along binoculars and nets.

DATES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
***FEE: M: ADULT $7 CHILD $4
NM: ADULT $9 CHILD $6
LEVEL: FAMILIES

Autumn at Audubon

Come experience the beauty of autumn at Audubon with Jessy Knox. We will observe what plants and animals are doing to prepare for winter, how and why leaves change color, why plants need to move their seeds and what happens to all of those leaves once they drop from the trees.

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIMES: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 –3:00 PM
***FEE: M: ADULT $10 CHILD $6
NM: ADULT $12 CHILD $8
LEVEL: FAMILIES (Directed at elementary aged children.)

Repamphibiantile Sunday

How about some herpin’ fun? Touch live snakes! Wonder at frogs! Hug a turtle! Watch Emerson get fed! All this, and Jim Hyatt with all the herpetological knowledge you can handle. See you there!

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
***FEE: FREE WITH CENTER ADMISSION
LEVEL: FAMILIES

The Wolves & Moose of Isle Royale

This Project’s purpose is to observe and understand the dynamic fluctuations of the Isle Royale’s wolves and moose, in the hope that such knowledge will inspire a new, flourishing relationship with nature. George Desort spent four years filming on the island, shadowing wildlife biologists Dr. Rolf Peterson and Dr. John Vucetich. George will present the film “Fortunate Wilderness” along with a question and answer period.

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIME: SATURDAY 2:00 - 4:00PM
***FEE: M: $8 pre-registered or $10 at door
NM: $10 pre-registered or $12 at door
LEVEL: ADULTS AND CHILDREN 10+

Nature Explorers – Autumn Excursions

Explore the fall beauty of the Audubon. Hiking, exploring, playing and learning about the natural world during this changing of seasons. Fall colors, animals getting ready for winter, the cooler days and nights all provide great opportunities for us to be outside exploring.
Nature Explorers meets once a week for 5 weeks. Please have your child eat a snack prior to class and as always, dress for the weather!
DATE: 5 WEDNESDAYS SEPTEMBER 22- OCTOBER 20
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
***FEE: M: $75 NM: $85
LEVEL: 2ND - 4TH GRADE

Nature Adventurers – Autumn Colors

Red and orange leaves, blue Lake Michigan, and animals getting ready for winter, the changing season all await our exploration and discovery. Nature Adventurers meets once a week for 5 weeks. Please have your child eat a snack prior to class and as always, dress for the weather!
DATE: 5 WEDNESDAYS SEPTEMBER 22- OCTOBER 20
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
***FEE: M: $75 NM: $85
LEVEL: K5 - 1ST GRADE

Parent/Child Class Offerings
Hand-in-Hand: Programs for (2-4 year olds)

Explore nature with your little one! Discover the magical world of insects, pond life, and leaves in this exciting and age appropriate series. We will hike, play, do art activities and listen to a story. Dress for the weather, because best of all, we will be outside rain or shine.

Several time slots for the same class are offered. Please choose one for each topic

Hand-in-Hand: Insects
DATES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 OR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
TIME: SESSION I SEPTEMBER 23 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
SESSION II SEPTEMBER 23 AT 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SESSION III SEPTEMBER 30 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
FEE: M: $12/PAIR
NM: $15/PAIR
LEVEL: 2-4 YEAR OLDS (Each child must be accompanied by an adult)

Hand-in-Hand: Pond Life
DATES: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010 OR
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
TIME: SESSION I OCTOBER 7 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
SESSION II OCTOBER 7 AT 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SESSION III OCTOBER 14 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
FEE: M: $12/PAIR
NM: $15/PAIR
LEVEL: 2-4 YEAR OLDS (Each child must be accompanied by an adult)

Hand-in-Hand: Leaves
DATES: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 OR
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
TIME: SESSION I OCTOBER 21 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
SESSION II OCTOBER 21 AT 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SESSION III NOVEMBER 4 AT 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
FEE: M: $12/PAIR
NM: $15/PAIR
LEVEL: 2-4 YEAR OLDS (Each child must be accompanied by an adult)

Tick and Lyme Disease Ecology in Wisconsin

Dick Bautz, a professional research biologist, will review the biology of endemic tick populations and identification of Wisconsin tick species. He will then convey a brief history of the changing deer tick distribution and some of the ecological impacts of land use and management on the spread of Lyme disease. Current updates and advisories from the CDC will also be discussed.

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM-PLACEHOLDER
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12
LEVEL: ADULT

Great Lake Michigan

Come explore the life and lore of Lake Michigan with Jessy Knox. We will start inside with a story of the lake’s history and then we will head down to the shores of Lake Michigan for a beachcombing scavenger hunt.

DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or
1:00 – 3:00 PM
***FEE: M: ADULT $10 CHILD $6
NM: ADULT $12 CHILD $8
LEVEL: FAMILIES (Directed at elementary aged children)

Family Owl Prowl

Spend an evening with your family searching Audubon Wood for owls. Learn about owls and their silent ways. This program is designed for families. Please register early so you are not disappointed.

DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 - (Rain Date SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24)
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
***FEE: M: ADULT $10 CHILD $8
NM: ADULT $12 CHILD $10
LEVEL: FAMILIES

Adult Owl Prowl

Enjoy an evening sleuthing for owls. Learn about their habitats and special adaptations. This program is designed for adults. Please register early.

DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 - (Rain Date TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26)
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
***FEE: M: $10 NM: $12
LEVEL: ADULT

Prehistoric Wisconsin Indian Cave Art

The first systematic survey to locate and record prehistoric rock art in Wisconsin started in 1986 and has discovered nearly 100 rock shelters containing art in the form of petroglyphs (carvings), and pictographs (paintings). The art consists of images of deer, thunderbirds, humans, and hunting scenes. Slides of many of these images will be shown and rock shelter use, geology, and distribution will be discussed by Dave Lowe, an anthropologist from Madison. Three days later we will offer a trip to see the cave art in Roche-A-Cri State Park guided by Dave.

DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 PM
***FEE: M: ADULT $8 CHILD $5
NM: ADULT $10 CHILD $7 ($2 additional at the door)
LEVEL: ADULTS AND CHILDREN 10+

Adventure Island

Join expert explorer Tom Finley on an adventure of mystery and mayhem (ok, so let’s stress the former rather than the latter). Traverse the trails of the Center and uncover secrets of the animal world. Journey to the forest to view beautiful fall color, visit Mystery Lake and climb a 60 foot tower. It’s a great way to enjoy nature, get some exercise and make a few friends too. Did we mention you’ll meet Maria the beautiful rosy boa? See you then. Please sign up for your choice of either morning or afternoon.

DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 AM or
1:00 – 3:00 PM
***FEE: M: $12 NM: $16
LEVEL: CHILDREN AGES 6 – 12

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