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FRI · JUN 19 · 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
06·19

Midsummer Guided Hike

ft. Tom Finley

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
$17–$23 · 18+ · Tickets
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Guided solstice hike with birdwatching and lakefront views — a perfect nature escape.

Part I

The details

About this event

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.

From the organizer

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.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    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.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
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Quiet

Who'll Be There

Adults in their 30s and older who appreciate nature, families with children interested in educational activities, and individuals seeking a peaceful, reflective experience in a natural setting.

How the Room Feels

Unpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A 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

Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.

Unpredictable volume

You'll leave with

A memory

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