Outdoors & Nature Events

Tomorrow

Free Parking Thursday

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Enjoy a day at Wehr Nature Center without parking fees — perfect for a hike or birdwatching.

Tomorrow

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Listen for bird species in a supportive setting at the Blind Birder Birdathon.

Tomorrow · 2pm

Full Moon Beach Yoga

ft. Elissa Albert

Atwater Park

by Elissa Albert

Sunset yoga at Atwater Beach with a full moon backdrop — bring a blanket and join the community.

Varies

Fri · 4am

Nature Therapy

ft. Susan Rabe

Conservancy for Healing & Heritage

Find calm and balance in a 90-minute nature therapy session in the Healing Garden.

Pay What You Can

Sat · 7am

Birding with Kira and Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

ft. Kira, Medhavi

Forest Beach Migratory Preserve

by Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Spot migratory birds with experts at Forest Beach — binoculars provided, bring your own gear.

Sat · 8am

Herp Hike

Havenwoods State Forest

Discover turtles and frogs on a guided hike at Havenwoods State Forest.

Sat · 9am

Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

Havenwoods State Forest

by Friends of Havenwoods

Pull invasive plants at Havenwoods and help restore the forest's natural beauty.

Sat · 9:30am

Birding by Ear

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Identify birds by sound at Wehr Nature Center with expert guidance.

$15 – $20

Sat · 9:30am

Birding Beyond the Feeder: Birding by Ear

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Identify local birds by their calls at Wehr Nature Center.

$15 – $20

Sun · 8am

Wehr Birders

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Morning birding hike at Wehr Nature Center — no experience needed, just $5 to park.

$5

Sun · 8am

Guided Forest Bathing

ft. Certified Forest Bathing Guide

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Relax and reconnect with nature through guided sensory experiences in the woods.

$25 – $35

Sun · 9am

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Experience birding by sound at Wehr Nature Center's inclusive Birdathon.

Sun · 3pm

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Lakeshore State Park

by Elaine Zautke

Explore Lakeshore State Park with a scavenger hunt for all ages — checklist provided!

May 8 · 7am

Morning Bird Hikes

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot diverse bird species on a guided 1.5-mile hike with local experts.

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May 8 · 6:30pm

Bubbles in Nature

ft. Park Naturalist

Lakeshore State Park

Explore nature's bubbles with a park naturalist and blow your own at Lakeshore State Park.

May 9 · 5am

Spring Perennial Exchange and Plant Sale

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Trade perennials and grow your garden with new finds in Milwaukee's Garden District.

May 9 · 7am

Spring Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot migrating birds with fellow enthusiasts at Retzer Nature Center.

May 9 · 8am

Global Big Day Bird Count

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Join the world's largest bird count at Wehr Nature Center—no registration needed, just show up!

May 10 · 8am

Wehr Birders

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Relaxed birding hike at Wehr Nature Center for all experience levels.

$5

Next: May 12 · 7pm

Wehr Astronomical Society

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Wehr Astronomical Society

Stargaze with fellow enthusiasts at Whitnall Park — all levels welcome.

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May 15 · 2am

Morning Bird Hikes

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

by Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Spot diverse bird species on a relaxed 1.5-mile hike with fellow bird enthusiasts.

Varies

May 15 · 2pm

Friday Afield: Greenfield Park

Greenfield Park

Discover spring flowers on a guided walk through Greenfield Park's native plant community.

$7 – $10

May 16 · 5am

Explore the Outdoors Expo

Havenwoods State Forest

by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Hands-on nature skills in a beautiful forest setting — perfect for families.

May 16 · 10am

Fishing for the Future

ft. Milwaukee Police Officers, DNR Wardens

Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park

by Milwaukee Police Department District Three Community Partnership Unit

Learn fishing skills with local officers at a free family event in Washington Park.