Guided solstice hike with birdwatching and lakefront views — a perfect nature escape.
Join the Midsummer Guided Hike at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center for a refreshing morning in nature. This hike celebrates the Midsummer solstice, a time honored by cultures worldwide. Led by Tom Finley, the center's Director of Education, you'll explore the lakefront and possibly encounter resident birds.
This outdoor event is a wonderful opportunity to unwind and reconnect with the natural world. The hike is designed to be both educational and rejuvenating, making it a perfect way to start your day. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a peaceful escape, this guided walk offers something special.
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Arrive 15 minutes early to find parking and check in at the nature center. The hike starts promptly at 10:00 am and you don't want to miss the introduction by Tom Finley.
Enjoy a glorious, sun-drenched morning hike around our breathtaking lakefront. The celebration of Midsummer has been a practice for many cultures around the globe for centuries. It occurs near the June solstice, which means “Sun stands still.” This time marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere and is usually the longest day of the year, with respect to sunrise-sunset. Officially the solstice occurs at 3:34am Sunday, June 21, which is the time the Sun passes directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer. With luck, we may encounter some summer resident birds singing along the bluffs and terrace. Many view this as a time of new beginnings, healing and rejuvenation – a time to reconnect ourselves to the natural world. Your guide for the morning will be Director of Education Tom Finley, who has led the Summer and Winter solstice hikes for many years. This program will take place entirely outdoors.
