Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Art and nature go hand in hand, and at Schlitz Audubon you see this joyous intersection every day. ✨️ Come celebrate the ultimate muse—Mother Nature herself—at our Nature’s Palette Gala on June 5. 🎨 Ticket sales close this Friday, May 22. Get tickets while you still can: https://lnkd.in/g5H43v5K

The June 5 Nature’s Palette Gala will be our biggest fundraising event of the year. So of course our favorite fundraiser, Loki, will be there accepting his special “Crow Cash” donations! Ticket sales close May 22, get them while you can at: https://lnkd.in/g5H43v5K

Step into a living canvas at Schlitz Audubon’s 2026 Gala, Nature’s Palette! 🎨🌿 Join us Friday, June 5 for an evening where art and nature intertwine— from live painting and stunning raptor appearances to cocktails on the veranda and an inspired dinner in the Great Hall. Bid on one-of-a-kind local art and experiences, all while supporting the conservation and education programs that keep our habitats thriving. ✨ Limited tickets available! Register by May 22 and be part of the masterpiece: https://lnkd.in/g5H43v5K

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re so grateful for the amazing teachers that make our Nature School so wonderful! ✨️ Our teachers lead by example, guiding our students as they become compassionate, curious, and confident individuals with a deep love of learning and nature. Nature School would not be the magical place it is without our teachers!

You're invited to our Nature's Palette Gala on June 5th! 🎨 Enjoy an unforgettable evening where nature and art come together in a joyful setting complete with live painting, signature cocktails, and exhilarating appearances from the Raptors of Schlitz Audubon. 🦅 Bid on locally made crafts, arts, and experiences in our silent auction and thrilling live auction, and savor a creative, elevated dinner and hors d’oeuvres. Learn more and purchase your tickets at the link in the comments below. ⬇️

We asked our volunteers what brings them back time after time. You can see how their love for nature and community shines through in their answers! Why do YOU volunteer? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

As part of our National Volunteer Week celebration, we thank all of our amazing community partners and corporate sponsors! Your helping hands ensure our habitats stay healthy and our visitors stay happy as they enjoy Schlitz Audubon's stunning 185 acres. It's been a joy stewarding this land alongside you! Pictured: Volunteers from Charter Steel, Baird, and Molson Coors Beverage Company

It's National Volunteer Week! Today we're sharing a special Thank You to all our incredible volunteers. In 2025 alone, they donated 18,131 hours of their time towards habitat restoration, education, animal care, and special events. We couldn't realize our mission without them!

Our Spring 2026 Panorama is here! In this issue, you'll find: ~ The delights of spring bird migration ~ Insights into trilliums and what they say about ecosystem health ~ A deep dive into our Barred Owl Monitoring Project ~ The charming story of our Nature School's Mary Nohl inspired artworks ~ A look at the incredible impact of our volunteers, and how you can get involved Read the digital publication here: https://lnkd.in/gp2Du65c

We're proud to be named a Milwaukee Magazine Best of the Burbs winner for the second year in a row! What an honor to be the place our community seeks out for peace, adventure, and connection to nature.