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THU · JUN 11 · 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
06·11

SPARK!: Fathers, Flags, and Turtles

ft. Shelly Rollins

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
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Enjoy songs, stories, and a therapy dog at Schlitz Audubon’s SPARK! program for cognitive support.

Part I

The details

About this event

SPARK!: Fathers, Flags, and Turtles at Schlitz Audubon is a unique program tailored for individuals experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. This monthly event combines nature’s beauty with enriching activities like songs, stories, and visits with Nature School students. The presence of a therapy dog adds a comforting touch, making it a warm and engaging experience.

Held primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor components, the program is designed to be accessible and enjoyable. Shelly Rollins, who has been leading SPARK! programs since 2016, ensures each session is thoughtful and seasonally themed. Whether you’re looking for a supportive community or a gentle way to connect with nature, this program offers a meaningful experience.

From the organizer

This program is specially designed for both people experiencing cognitive changes and their care partners. It is intended for those living in independent settings. Each month is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Participants will enjoy songs, stories, treats, and visits with our Nature School students. We often have a therapy dog join us to offer comfort and compassion. Programs take place inside the Auditorium, and in good weather include a short outdoor component, close to the building. Themes are seasonally based and change each month. Your program host is Shelly Rollins, who has been conducting SPARK! programs at Schlitz Audubon since 2016.

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Registration required — must sign up

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
ChillIntimateSpiritualNostalgic
Maker
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Adults with cognitive changes and their caregivers, along with family members or friends accompanying them. Nature enthusiasts interested in community programs will also be present.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A shifted moodA new connection

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 expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

You'll leave with

A shifted mood
A new connection

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