Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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Necedah Whooping Crane Observation

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is one of two experimental sites for whooping crane reintroduction. Join us for an early morning venture (5:00 am) into the refuge to a blind where we can observe the different crane chicks being trained by ultra lights. We will be going late enough in the season that we will be able to view between 2 to 3 chick groupings. Wednesday afternoon and the rest of Thursday we will acquaint ourselves with the Refuge’s multiple offerings including a chance to view the greatest concentration of redheaded woodpeckers in the state. Sign up early since we are limited to 14 people. The cost includes interpretation, transportation, lunch on Thursday and breakfast on Friday, lodging and all fees. Dinner, and lunch are at one’s own expenses. Contact Mary Fitzgerald at 414-352-3880 X201 for more information.

DATES: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
TIME: 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY–5:00 PM THURSDAY
***FEE: M: $173 NM: $190 For Double Occupancy
LEVEL: ADULT

High Cliff State Park

High Cliff is a 125-acre area within the 1,187-acre park contain unique communities of life. A magnificent 12-foot statue of Winnebago Indian Chief Red Bird, standing high on a huge granite rock, will offer us a chance to pause and give thought to the past and future. Transportation, interpretation and entry fees provided. Bring your own bag lunch and snacks.

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
***FEE: M: $50 NM: $55
LEVEL: ADULT

John Muir’s Boyhood Haunts

Explore the landscape that shaped and inspired naturalist John Muir as a boy. Walk the two-mile shoreline of Fountain Lake and visit the fen, wet-mesic prairie, and oak savanna that were part of Muir’s family farm. After lunch climb to the summit of nearby Observatory Hill State Natural Area, a Muir favorite. Alternatively, for those who prefer a less strenuous hike we will visit the Fox River flowage, a favorite nesting area for sandhill cranes. Transportation, fees and interpretation are provided. Bring your own bag lunch.

DATES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
***FEE: M: $53 NM: $58
LEVEL: ADULT

Fall Colors Canoe

Paddle along one of Wisconsin’s wonderful rivers. This trip will minimize the verbal teaching in favor of the non-verbal learning. This will help facilitate traversing the necessary distances while keeping the pace relaxed. No canoeing experience is necessary, but if you have none you may be put with another person if you have too much difficulty keeping up with the group. Transportation and canoe equipment provided. Bring your own lunch, snacks and water.

DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
***FEE: M: $51 NM: $56
LEVEL: ADULT

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

This discovery hike led by Don Quintenz is guaranteed to expose the incredible diversity of living creatures and plant communities that inhabit this hilly region. We will explore will be the Blue Spring Oak Opening in the Southern Kettle Moraine. This trail is fairly continuous in its ascent for the first few blocks so you must be physically capable of walking this type of trail. Transportation and fees are provided. We will bag lunch our noon meal.

DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
***FEE: M: $38 NM: $42
LEVEL: ADULT

Call for a free adult program flyer (pre-registration required), (414) 352-2880, Ext 0.

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