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SAT · MAY 23 · 4:00 AM – 6:30 AM
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An Introduction to the Birds of Schlitz Audubon

ft. Tom Finley, Laine Cotteleer, Aubrey Fulsaas +1 more

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
$120–$140 · 18+ · Tickets
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Identify 36 bird species with expert guidance at Schlitz Audubon.

Part I

The details

About this event

Discover the diverse bird species of Schlitz Audubon in this immersive four-week certificate program. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and novices alike, the course combines formal presentations with interactive field experiences. You'll gain insights into bird identification, nesting behaviors, and migration patterns, all while exploring the beautiful landscapes of woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands.

Each Saturday session focuses on a different habitat, offering practical skills like binocular usage and ethical birding practices. With expert educators guiding you, this program promises a rich understanding of avian life and the chance to contribute to citizen science. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this experience will deepen your appreciation for the natural world.

From the organizer

This four-week certificate program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the key bird species found at the Center. Through a combination of formal presentations, interactive learning, and outdoor field experiences, learners are presented with diagnostic characteristics and the habitat needs for 36 total species, resident and migrant, of the woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. Participants will delve into bird identification and observation; behaviors such as nesting and migration; ethical and slow birding; and citizen science.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Members: $120, Non-members: $140.

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to find parking and check in at the visitor center. The first session starts promptly at 9:00 am, and you'll want time to settle in and meet the instructors.

What's It Actually Like?

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Who'll Be There

Likely a mix of adults aged 30 and up, including retirees, nature enthusiasts, and individuals interested in environmental education. Expect a calm, engaged crowd focused on learning rather than socializing.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A new skillA memory

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expected

You'll leave with

A new skill
A memory

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