July/August - Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Center Focus
July/August 2013
AmeriCorps at SANC
By Matt Smith, Land Manager
Last November SANC and the Ozaukee
Washington Land Trust (OWLT) jointly
applied for an AmeriCorps grant. We were
awarded the grant early this spring, and
now have a team of 10 individuals
working hard for us 40 hours per week
from May through June. We are very
excited to introduce to you Team Maple 5.
Another part of their AmeriCorps duties is
disaster relief, and as a certified burn crew,
they might get called off to an emergency
at any time.
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AmeriCorps Member during chainsaw training.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
414-352-2880 • www.sanc.org
Summer Hours:
Now until Labor Day
Sunday-Thursday: 9:00am­­–8:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am–5:00pm ­
$6 Adults, $4 Children
FREE Admission to Members
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Something to Crow About
By Lindsay Focht, Raptor Trainer and Educator
SANC’s Sky Hunters Program
is so excited to introduce the
newest member of our flock:
Loki, our 3 year old American Crow! The name “Loki”
(pronounced “Lōkee) comes
from Norse mythology. He
was a god of mischief and
trickery – very fitting for a
little crow!
Crows and ravens (or
Corvids) are some of my all
time favorite birds! Some
people may claim that they
are pests and very unlikeable. On the contrary, my
friends! These little goofballs
are said to be some of the
most intelligent animals
that we share this planet
with. They can utilize tools
to forage for food, recognize
individual humans they’ve
encountered and even
Loki
mimic sounds like a parrot!
They’re very playful: corvids on the west coast have been seen windsurfing and in
other places they’ve been known to sled in the snow! And they are amazing
problem solvers: some have learned traffic signals, using cars to run over tough nuts
and when the light turns red, they’ll fly into the street to get the opened food!
As a great problem solver, Loki is sure to keep us on our toes. His favorite toy is a
green rubber ball with a bell inside that he rings from sun up to sun down. He is also
the first omnivore to join our program. All of our other birds like Valkyrie and Nala
get meat every day but Loki enjoys his meat with a side of fruits and vegetables,
as well as dog food! In fact, Fromm Family Foods (a dog and cat food company in
Mequon) and Community Bark Dog Wash and Coffee Bar (Bayside) have teamed up
to graciously donate Fromm dog food to help feed Loki.
Over a year ago, Loki was brought into a wildlife rehab center in California. Instead
of accepting the companionship of other crows, he preferred to be with his human
caretakers. Because of this, he was unable to be released back into the wild and
found a home with us here at SANC. As a social bird, Loki loves the attention that
he gets from his human companions. We look forward to having you meet Loki and
learn about how amazing corvids are!
From The Director
Nathan J. Smallwood, Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Margarete R. Harvey
President
John S. McGregor
Past President
Stuart D. Findlay
Treasurer
Timothy J. Gerend
Secretary
Jane B. Bell
VP-Development
Board
Flavio Almedia
Robert C. Bourgeois
Leo D. Freeman
Jack Gebhardt
John W. Grunau
Jill Pedigo Hall
Todd M. Herbert
Meg Kinney
Nick Pabst
Cynthia Palmersheim
Justin Patrick
Cathy Schulze
Jeff Thorston
Carol Wolcott
Past Presidents
John H. Kopmeier, Jr.
Philip R. Smith
Dennis L. Fisher
Terrence K. Knudsen
Thomas J. McCutcheon
Thomas B. Fitzgerald
Randolph H. Dean
Stephen F. Geimer
Thomas J. Drought
David K. Hoover
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s (SANC) staff and board of directors
recently completed a strategic planning process. This involved
comprehensive review of all our programs and operations, as well as how we
serve our community. It has been a time of great dreaming and soul-searching
for us. The outcome is a new five year plan we are excited to share with you.
Over the next five years we will continue to develop and offer the most
innovative and instructionally effective environmental education for
preschoolers through adults. The programs we offer will further showcase
the unique qualities of SANC: our exceptional wild life, and captive animal
educators, including our Birds of Prey program, our extensive water resources of ponds, wetlands, Lake Michigan, and the Wisconsin River, along with our other habitats like
ravines, grasslands, and forests; and the extraordinary natural and cultural heritage of our land.
As we further develop our educational programs we will strive for continuous improvement and
national-caliber excellence and recognition for all our programs.
In this plan conservation will be an area of renewed commitment for us. SANC is currently
developing and implementing an ambitious land management plan to position the Center as a
regional and national model for habitat restoration, while proactively managing threats of
Emerald Ash Borer, invasive species, and other challenges. A Special focus will also be placed on
the Center’s key position along an important bird “migratory highway”. We will be developing
new and exciting programs for all ages to guide and inspire our community to become
responsible stewards of the natural world.
Finally, SANC endeavors to deliver the highest quality of service to our members and
community. The Center will be developing new signage, exhibits, and some surprises too. Our
membership, facilities rentals, and interpretive programs will all be redesigned to bring new
benefits, great customer service and high satisfaction to our community. Details of our five year
strategic plan will be available on our website.
We look forward to a great future with you! Thank you for supporting our efforts.
Director Active Emeritus
Dorothy K. Vallier
Honorary Directors
Polly H. Van Dyke
Edwin P. Wiley
Executive Director
Nathan J. Smallwood
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Development Updates
By Debby Fulton, Development Director
Let Nature Be Your Guide 2013 Annual Gala Highlights
Carol Wolcott,
Gala Committee Chair
On Friday June 7th 200 guests enjoyed the
sights and sounds of nature as they made
their way to this year’s Gala. Board
members, Corporate Executives and their
associates along with many friends spent
the evening bidding on over 80 Silent
Auction items. After dinner a LIVE auction
was held which included an opportunity for
attendees to support our very important
student scholarship fund.
All the proceeds raised for this event will go directly to
environmental education programs here at the Center. I want to
extend my sincere thanks to all our guests for attending the gala
and to our special donors, who help us to achieve our mission.
Jennifer Loduha-Moerke a 2nd grade teacher from Hawley Environmental
School spoke at this year’s gala. She is one of the many teachers that bring
students to SANC on scholarship dollars which are donated to SANC from
our many donors to be used for this reason. Funds were raised at this year’s
gala which will go directly towards this program.
Gala attendees had the opportunity to bid on over 80 silent auction items.
Guests enjoyed great conversation and a wonderful meal, provided by Shully’s
Cuisine & Events
Several guests came early and took advantage of the nature hike offered by
one of SANC’s environmental educators before the festivities began.
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Notes From Nature
July/August 2013
AmeriCorps at SANC... Continued from page 1
So far, they have helped us accomplish
many major spring projects and have
finished several land management
training courses. Of these projects, Team
Maple 5 has:
1. Planted the remaining 350 white cedar trees from our tree nursery, with the help of some Johnson Controls
employees, on the lake terrace.
2.Created fire breaks and burned three prairie units near the building.
3.Potted 1,100 woody plants to restock our nursery for the next two years
These species included yellow birch, red oak, white oak, sugar maple, white pine, shagbark hickory, choke cherry, black cherry, and red osier dogwood.
4.Mentored and worked alongside a group of students from the
Milwaukee Jewish Day School while removing invasives.
AmeriCorps Team after a prescription burn on SANC grounds.
5.Completed a 10 hour chainsaw safety training course put on by our staff.
6.Cleared 2 acres of buckthorn in the forest south of Boardwalk Pond.
We look forward to the rest of the season
with this team and updating you on all
that we accomplish together. If you see
the crew on the grounds in their grey
shirts and tan pants please stop by and
say “hi.” The team consists of: Garrett
Stern, Jamie Bourgeois, Nikolas Harvan-Matosich , Reilly Allen, Kelon Caliste,
Julia Freedman, John Warren, Madeline
Tome, Christian Martinez, Akari Iburi, and
Garret Golder.
Green Living Tips
By Jackie Keltner, Environmental Educator
Fabric Softening
Looking for yet another use for that
well-known and well-used bottle of
white vinegar? It is a great substitute
for fabric softener sheets or liquid fabric
softener. A quarter cup added to the
washer softens clothes and reduces static
in the load, especially if you have a mix of
cotton and polyester. (The combination
of cotton and polyester especially creates
static.)
According to Scientific American dryer
sheets and liquid softener may contain:
benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic
cancer), benzyl alcohol (upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central
nervous system disorder), limonene
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(known carcinogen) and chloroform
(neurotoxin and carcinogen). The
chemicals are designed to stay in the
fabric for extended periods and can seep
out gradually to be absorbed through
skin or inhaled.
Line drying works very well for synthetics,
since they dry quickly. So if you have a
mixed load, consider only putting the
cottons in the dryer. And be careful not
to add bleach to the washer when using
vinegar because it can produce harmful
fumes.
There are other options. Seventh
Generation’s Natural Lavender Scent Fabric
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Softener and Ecover’s Natural
Fabric Softener are both good choices
that rely on vegetable products and
natural essential oils instead of harsh
chemicals. And Maddocks’ Static
Eliminator is a non-toxic, hypoallergenic
reusable dryer sheet made out of a
proprietary, chemical-free polynylon.
The Canadian company Maddocks
originally developed the material to rid
industrial-scale mechanical systems of
explosion-inducing static electricity,
but soon realized that it could benefit
consumers as well, who can now buy the
sheets—each one is good for some 500
wash loads—from natural foods retailers
as well on line.
Early Childhood News
By Elise Hansen, Preschool Director
If you go down in the woods today...
Look very carefully you may spot one out on the trail in the
morning or early afternoon. They have a gleam in their eye as
they observe the landscape for the most minute details; they
tilt their head to pick up the sounds of birdcalls, they breathe
in the fresh air as if to reenergize from whatever the weather
has brought their way and they seem to enjoy the soaking up
the warmth of the sun or the familiar squish of mud beneath
their boots. Yes, it’s the teachers at the nature preschool. They
have a passion and appreciation for nature that they share in a
most enthusiastic way. These teachers have a knack for helping
children be comfortable in nature. They understand the emotional aspect of being outdoors which can be uplifting and yet
calming at the same time.
The teachers guide the groups on hikes with intentional
learning opportunities in mind. They encourage the children to
observe, investigate and ask questions along the way.
Sometimes the children’s interests may change the course of
their study but really it is the motivation for learning about
Migrating
In early June, Preschool teacher Liesl Schultz migrated away from
the Audubon to start a new chapter in her life. Liesl will be married
in July and she and her husband Emmett will be making their
home in Whitewater. Liesl says, “My nine years here have been very
rewarding. To know that I have inspired environmental awareness
and stewardship in many young lives is a great reward. I thank the
Audubon for the opportunity. I know the Audubon will always be
here to hike and explore. I will see you on the trails!”
nature, and the world around them that they are teaching.
Packed inside their teacher backpacks they may have stories
or puppets to add to their adventures. Songs and games find
their way into the day to enhance the experience. There are so
many unique learning opportunities; the chance to experience
seasonal changes in the land and lakeshore surrounding the
nature preschool and encounters with the pond life, insects,
birds and small wildlife in our midst. It is the beauty around us
that causes us to pause and breathe with a sigh of
contentment. We hope to instill a sense of awe and wonder in
the children’s hearts, a way to help teach empathy and
compassion for others and our world. We try to take advantage
of the spectacular spaces around us and remember that we all
have the opportunity to experience this feeling in any outdoor
setting under the same sky.
Thank you to all the amazing teachers that take time to be a
part of the nature preschool.
Bon voyage, see you on the trails...
Liesl Schultz – 9 years
Mary Lahner – 2 years
Lorna Hilyard – 7 years
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News From the Raptors
By Diane Visty, Raptor Manager
Our Veterinarians – Whoo Are They?
SANC’s magnificent raptors never fail to
captivate and educate, leaving visitors
with a lasting impression of their beauty
and athleticism. What visitors don’t see is
the hundreds of hours of work that go on
behind the scenes to make it all possible. A
critical part of that time is health
maintenance, because each of our non-releasable birds has some form of injury.
Enter Dr. Jennifer Bloss and Dr. Nikki
Waliszewski from Brook-Falls Veterinary
Hospital & Exotic Care. They are regionally
recognized as one of the premier medical
and surgical facilities in southeast
Wisconsin treating dogs, cats, birds, reptiles
and exotics like our birds of prey.
Because our birds are out in the community and in schools each of them must pass
a health exam for eyes, ears, nose, throat,
heart, lungs, a blood panel and finally a
parasite check, during the annual house
call at the Mews. Additionally, just like us,
the birds can get sick during the year with
sinus infections, eye problems, decreasing
liver function, arthritis, etc. Sometimes
these problems are related to their age but
often it is the consequence of the injury
that has brought them into our care. The
birds then will make the trip out to BrookFalls clinic for any antibiotics, ongoing
Dr. Jennifer Bloss with Wind Chill, our Snowy Owl.
pain meds, and dietary supplements they
require. With our close monitoring, the
outstanding veterinarians and technician
staff at Brook-Falls it’s no wonder our birds
“WOW!” the crowds every time.
Thank you to all of our members who
sponsor one of our birds! Those precious
dollars go directly to their health and wellbeing. If you would like to help please visit
the ‘Birds of Prey’ section of our website or
call us at 414-352-2880 for sponsorship
information.
Dr. Nikki Waliszewski with Tucker
Bird Spotlight: Tskili – Great Horned Owl
by Ellen Schneiderman, Raptor Educator and Trainer
Like her wild relatives, SANC’s resident Great Horned Owl Tskili, is the
very model of predatory perfection! As any good model should, the
Great Horned “dresses” for success: sound-silencing feathers, huge yellow
light-seeking eyes, pin-point accurate hearing and amazingly strong feet
add up to an unbeatable combination! Deliberate, calculating,
camouflaged and efficient; in Wisconsin the Great Horned rules the forest!
But this generalist of an owl can live almost anywhere and will eat a huge
variety of prey. Tskili has lived at SANC for most of her 15 years. Sporting
expressive feather tufts and that ultra flexible neck she’s a super-model
ambassador for conservation and education. You can look sharp and be
super too when you sponsor Tskili or any of our amazing Birds of Prey!
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Planet Volunteer
By Laurie Haig, Volunteer Coordinator
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Our annual volunteer party was a
rousing success, thanks to the help of the
SANC staff, including Liesl Schultz, who
provided the volunteers with her SANC –
related note cards. Elise Hansen, the new
preschool director gave an enriching talk.
Our volunteers are more than just
“Helping Hands” (the theme this year),
and we can’t applaud enough for their
time and energy they bring every day.
In 2012, we had over 20,000 volunteer
hours logged in. Both adult and student
volunteers learn the many aspects of our
nature center, and we are the benefactors of their wide range of experience.
During the spring and early summer, we
thank the many corporate and student
groups who come to volunteer with our
land stewards. So far, this year we’ve had
Johnson Controls, MSOE, and Milwaukee
Jewish Day School (for their Mitzvah
Day). We’ll have quite a bit more in the
upcoming months. Many of our groups
have been coming here for years, and
it allows our land stewardship staff to
ramp up their projects with returning
volunteers. Everyone enjoys a day away
from the usual schedule, and we enjoy
their enthusiasm while they take out
garlic mustard, remove buckthorn and
plant natives to take their place. A special
thanks to the team of 10 AmeriCorps
workers whose presence in May and June
made it possible to tackle many of our
large scale spring tasks like prescribed
burns, plantings, and invasive species
removal.
We also thank the volunteers who helped
with our International Migratory Bird Day
on Saturday May 11. The weather barely
held out, but they had a great time
helping families learn about bird friendly practices and games they can do at
home. The volunteer who monitored and
taste-tested the coffee was very happy to
Volunteers, Fred Ruenzel and Betty Meyer, enjoy conversation at the annual Volunteer
be assigned to that task!
Our summer camps have just started and
we have almost fifty student and adult
volunteers scheduled to assist with young
campers. We are proud to say that a good
handful of the volunteers are alumni of
our now ten year old preschool. These
students know this property like the back
of their hands, and are a very welcome
addition to the summer camp program.
Many other volunteers have participated
in our summer camps over the years, or
come back each summer during the time
they are visiting area relatives.
For a relaxing volunteer opportunity,
why not try some time at our admissions
booth? We are looking for help through-
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out the summer. We have shifts left if
you can come a week at a time during
the day, or once a week in the evenings
until August. The tasks are easy; take in
admission fees and inform guests of the
happenings of the center that day. We
will train you for this important but easy
position. You’ll gain better knowledge of
the many events occurring, enjoy a little
quiet time to observe wildlife, and know
that your collecting fees allows us to
continue offering quality programming
for the community.
For all volunteer information, please
contact Laurie Haig, the volunteer
coordinator at [email protected]
or 414-352-2880 x144.
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Thank You
NEW MEMBERS
Catherine Austin
Stephen Baldwin
Cristina Berger
Maye Berroya
Michele Bickler
Jonathan & Abbey Bloom
Erin Borgenhagen Ede
Elizabeth Braun
Shelly Bronecki
Patrick Buckley
Rodney Cain
Angela Carian
Virginia Carlson
Jonathan Chi
Beth Crysdale
Gina DacQuisto
Jeff Danczyk
Jeffrey & Eleanor DeMartino
Annie Devine
Bob Dohmen &
Shannon Buending
Jeff Durand
Mary Eagan
Mel & Bette Ehnert
Bill & Karen Elliott
Jennifer Evans
Jens Feiker
Sue Fowell & Kate Loukes
Elaine Friedman
Travis Gaines
Rachel Garry
Amy & Jim Gehrke
Alyson & Tom Gerdes
Karen Giese
Mary Ann Gilligan
John Glaser
Nancy Eden Goldring
Cally Gores-Todd
Helle Juul Hansen
Mike Hansen
Xiaoting Hao
Danielle Hartke
Brad & Wendy Heintz
Linda Hentzen
Chad & Elizabeth Hickerman
Jenny & Bob Hillis
Jayne & Matthew Hladio
Nicholas Hoffman
Drew & Summer Hornbeck
Irving Ibarra
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HONORARIUMS
Tito & Delicia Izard
Ashley James
Cheryl Jatczak
Erin Jelenchick
Robin Johnson
Heidi & Matthew Joynt
Joel Jrolf
Gary Kapp
Mary Kappel
Lori Keller
Brian & Kim Kemp
Paul Kind
Mary Kish
Lisa Klinter
Kyle Knop & Sara Braun Knop
Katy & John Koenigs
Iryna Levit
Alyssa Leystra
Richard & Meredith Lincoln
Kevin Liner
Rico & Jody Lopez
Gisela Maass
Megan McGrath
Gary & Edie McTrusty
Anne Medeiros
Lynn S. Modrow
Robin Muller
Trent & Melissa Muller
Andrea Mullins
Vikram Naik
Traci Niss
Mary & Michael O’Byrne
Dan O’Donnell
Jennie M. O’Malley
James Paschen
Montine & Mike Pauers
Miriam Peltz
Terry Pickard
Mike & Tina Pier
Harvey & Diane Pollack
Amy & Greg Post
John & Mark Pozorski
Jessica Quindel & César del Peral
Nicole & Kurt
Raffensperger
Susan & Max Rankt
Bruce & Lynn Redlin
Richard Reed
Jennifer, Adam & Evan Rench
Steve Rewolinski
John D. Roach
Kim & Steve Robinson
Mark Rohlfing
Mike Scherer
Bethany & John Schlueter
Kate Schmidt
John & Ashley Scholtz
Cayla Schweitz
Steven Earl Sellars
Rebecca Sinnen
Richard Slater
Peter Sokolow
Paul Steinberg
Amy Stone
Sara Strieter
Amy Topel & Stephen Famelos
Dan Tranowski
Tricia Valentine
Stephanie VanAlyea &
John Quirk
Melissa Vandehouten
Brandye VanderPloeg
Ruchita Varma
Lisa Vedder
Michele Vraney
Robin Waier & Alex Waier
Yulia & Dan Ward
Max Welsh
Widlansky Family
Michael & Katie Wilhelm
Jen & Nick Willems
Edwin Winters
Andrea Wolke
Dan & Liz Wolter
Ruth Irene Young
Kevin Lofy
Andrew & Jennifer Stroh
WISH LIST
AAA Batteries
Tents
Sleeping cots
Fans
Desk lamps
Isa Criqui
Laureanna RaymondDuverne
Joseph Carl Hershey
Jeff and Melinda Swartz
Myra Van Uxem
Jean Downie
MEMORIALS
Cindi Abramson-Andrews
Joanne Abeson
Terri and Mark Chelmowski
Michael Holcomb
Suzy and Frank Meyers
William A. Romberg, Jr.
Marilyin and Jerry Saxe
Barbara and Al Simon
Don Brazda
Caryl Zaar
Paul Drewek
Kathy Wheatley
Belle Garfinkel
Michael Tarachow and Mercedes Dostale
Milton Koch
Bill and Josie Holmes
Robert Lieding
Katharine and Sanford Mallin
Faith Miller
Anonymous
David and Susan Bednar
Faith Miller (cont.)
Kenneth Brill
Mary Fitzgerald
Matthew Ganhs
Marilyn Hauer
Terry and Carole Knudsen
Sandra and Steve Manning
Richard Miller
Ann Udvare
Frank and Diana Vensel
Caryl Zaar
Don Nelson
John and Betty Ames
Marilyn Bontly
Richard and Kathryn Voelz
Jane A. Paquette
Jeanne and John Hoff
Elizabeth Johnson
Raymond Pfarr
Nancy Sturino
Charlene Vargo
Alfred Uihlein Elser
Mrs. Elizabeth Markham Nicholson and Mr.
Philip T. Nicholson
RAPTOR SPONSORSHIPS
Barley-Barn Owl
Sue Holcomb
In honor of Lindsay Focht and Diane Visty
Tskili - Great Horned Owl
Cheryl Jatczak
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Bay Valley Foods
Pickles for Maple Sugar
programming
Claudia Hermes &
Carol Wood
16 bird plates and cassette
tapes of bird sounds
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Eagle
Victor Larson
In honor of Stacy Robinson
Orion – Barred Owl
Richard Miller
In memory of Faith Miller
All the birds!
Samantha Schnoll
Judith Huf
2 Vivitar spotting scopes
Terry & Carole Knudsen 3 reams of printer paper
Calendar of Events
July/August 2013
Hatha Yoga Ongoing Class
Mondays from 5:45 –7:00pm
Reduce stress, increase your flexibility, and
enrich your sense of well-being. This
ongoing class is for all levels of yoga practitioners and if the weather allows will be
held outside. Bring a yoga mat to class if
you have one or borrow one of ours.
***FEE: Please call 414-352-2880 ext. 0
for program fees.
LEVEL: Adult
Sky Hunters: Word with a Bird**
Every Saturday & Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Get a beak-to-beak view of one of SANC’s
feathered ambassadors. A raptor handler
will be showcasing one of our many birds
of prey. SANC’s falcons, hawks, owls,
Turkey Vulture & Bald Eagle will appear
on a rotating basis. Stop by each weekend to check them out. No program on
August 3–4 or August 10–11 because the
birds are off to the fair!
FEE: Free with Center Admission
LEVEL: Families
Environmental Voices:
Fishing for Science
Monday, July 1 from 9:00 – 2:30pm
Be a part of Ozaukee County’s new Fish
Passage Program which is assisting fish
that migrate to overcome barriers that
people have created in the Milwaukee
River. On this day we will help assess fish
populations at a specific location in the
Milwaukee River. Participants will have
the opportunity to capture and release
fish using “electrofishing”, learn about fish
identification and ecology, and develop
an understanding of the relationship of
the river watershed to the health of the
fish and people that eat them. Waders will
be provided for those interested in
helping capture the fish, or you can stay
on shore to examine the fish that are
caught. Transportation provided.
***FEE: M: Adult $20
NM: Adult $23
LEVEL: Adult
11th Annual Froggin’ Festival
Tuesday, July 2 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
The frogs are back and so is the party!
Join our amigo of the amphibians, Jim
Hyatt, as he celebrates with live animals,
contests for kids and adults, and critter
catching. That’s right. After the indoor
stuff, we’ll head out to the ponds to see
what we can catch. Jim’s got nets, so
bring your muddin’ shoes and a camera. ***FEE: M: Child $5 Adult $7
NM: Child $7 Adult $10
LEVEL: Families
Raptor Saturday**
Saturday, July 6 from 1:00 – 2:00pm
July: The Heat is On: How birds adjust
to warm weather. Join us in July to learn
how Raptors and other birds adjust to
the lazy hazy days of summer. How do
birds handle the heat? How can we help
them when the mercury climbs and how
has climate change affected birds? It
promises to be a hot topic!
FEE: Free with Center Admission
LEVEL: Families
August: There’s no Raptor Saturday
Program this month as the birds are off
to the fair! Please visit us at WE Energies
Park at the Wisconsin State Fair August
1-11. Performing in three shows daily as
well as a variety of interactive programs,
the birds and their handlers love to see
the SANC regulars at the fair! Stop by and
say, “hello”!
Sponsored by:
Schlitz Audubon Bird Club
Wednesday, July 10 and Wednesday,
August 14 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Check out the summer bird activity at
SANC. We will be going out on bird hikes
with the prospects of increasing our bird
lists. Join us for some summertime fun.
FEE: Free to Members & Volunteers
NM: Free with Center Admission
LEVEL: Adults & Teens
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Hatha Yoga Saturday Class
Saturdays, July 13 – August 31
from 10:00 –11:15am
Reduce stress, increase your flexibility, and
enrich your sense of well-being. This class is
a great starting point for yoga practitioners
as well as a wonderful start to the weekend
for all yoga students. If the weather allows
we will be outside listening to Lake Michigan as we practice. Bring a yoga mat to
class if you have one or borrow one of ours.
***FEE: M: $80
NM: $88
LEVEL: Adult
Camp Out with the Raptors
Saturday, July 13 – Sunday July 14
7pm drop off on Saturday night with an
8:30am pickup time on Sunday morning.
An incredible opportunity to experience
SANC raptors after dark. Pitch a tent, bring
your sleeping bag, then head down to the
lake searching for wild things! SANC’s owls
and hawks will join us around the campfire
as we share stories and smores. Then off to
tents and listen to the hooting of owls till
the sun wakes us. We’ll breakfast with the
birds before heading back to the nature
center building for pickup.
***FEE: M: Child: $100
NM: Child $110
LEVEL: 10 years old and up
**Indicates Handicapped
Accessible Program
***Indicates Pre-Registration is required.
Call 414-352-2880 ext. 0 to register
M= Members
NM= Non-Members
Participant cancellation up to 14 days
before a program will be refunded, less
a $10 fee.
After 14 days, no refunds will be given.
Upon SANC cancellation, a full refund
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Calendar of Events
July/August 2013
Discovery Nature Hiking
Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, August 6
from 9:00 –10:30am
Have you often wished you could do your
daily walk for exercise in a beautiful wild
place and learn about the amazing things
that you’re passing by? We will walk along
the meadows, woods, and wetlands of
the Center on the upper level of the land.
Don Quintenz will lead you to the seasonal
events that stir our sense of beauty or
imagination and helps answer the
questions that nature evokes in us. The
entire program is taught on the trail.
***FEE: M: Adult $5
NM: Adult $7
LEVEL: Adult
Lake Michigan Discovery Hike
Thursday, July 25 and Thursday, August 15
from 9:00 – 10:30am
Have you often wished you could walk
in a beautiful wild place and learn about
the amazing things that you’re passing
by? We will descend to the lower terrace
and lakeshore, always with a focus on Lake
Michigan. Don Quintenz will lead you to
the seasonal events that stir our sense of
beauty or imagination and helps answer
the questions that nature evokes in us.
***FEE: M: Adult $5
NM: Adult $7
LEVEL: Adult
Monday Night Magic
Monday, July 22 and Monday, August 19
from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Enjoy a summer evening hike with
Director of Education Tom Finley. Just the
right time and distance for the little ones,
these nights are devoted to exploring
popular locations such as the tower, lake
and forest. We’ll listen to frogs, observe
pond life and maybe watch bats flitter
about. You’re sure to delight in the sights
and sounds of an early evening stroll at the
Audubon Center. Nets are provided. Boomers and Beyond: Water Quality of
the Milwaukee River
Thursday, August 1 from 9:00 – 11:00am
We will sample the Milwaukee River at our
Cleaver property three miles west of the
Center for aquatic life. Once we have a
sample of life in the stream we will calculate
the “biotic index” for the river, which simply
means that we will have an indication of
the quality of the water based on the living
organisms present. This is yet another opportunity to get involved in citizen science,
or information that laypeople gather that
helps the scientific community make determinations on the health and status of areas.
***FEE: M: Child $5 Adult $7
NM: Child $7 Adult $9
LEVEL: Families
***FEE: M: Adult $15
NM: Adult $17
LEVEL: Adult
Audubon Babies: Exploring Nature
with the Very Young
Thursday, July 25 and Thursday, August 22
from 10:00 – 11:15am
Children are never too young to enjoy
fresh air and the wonders of nature.
Come enjoy a hike on the trails and some
good fellowship. We will meet inside and
venture out when we are ready. Dress for
the weather – we will explore outdoors
rain or shine.
***FEE: M: $5 per session
NM: $6 per session
LEVEL: 6 months to 2 years old and their adult.
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Special Admissions
for Veterans
We will be honoring our
armed service members
and their families all
summer by providing
them with free
admission to the center.
Center Focus • July/August 2013
Highlights of Upcoming Summer Events:
No pre registration required!
Non members pay Center Admission
Tuesday Tunes**
Tuesdays in July & August: July 9, July 16, July
23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20,
August 27 from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Meet at the Pavilion for an evening of
music ranging from folk, country and
anything in between. Feel free to bring
your own chair.
Avian Evenings
Wednesdays in July & August: July10,
July, 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14,
August 21, August 28 from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Wing on over for your midweek talon and
beak treat! Every Wednesday evening
from 6:30pm-7:30pm you are invited to
experience one of our “talented” flock.
Each event will feature different members
of our feathered family.
Summer Twilight Hikes
Thursdays in July & August: July 11, July 18,
August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22,
Have you ever wanted to stay late and
hike around Audubon at twilight? Join
us for a guided nature hike through the
summer twilight with an Audubon Teacher. Meet at 6:30pm in the Exhibit Hall and
we will hike for an hour, explore this
enchanted time of evening together,
looking and listening for whoooo else is
out there.
Tales and Trails Hikes
Thursday, July 25 and Thursday, August 29
Join an Audubon Naturalist for summer
evening fun on the last Thursday of the
Month. We will read a nature-themed
book together, and then venture out on
the Audubon trails to explore the month’s
subject through trail games and learning
activities. Meet at 6:30pm in the Exhibit
Hall July 25- Fireflies ; August 29Fossils. This program is best suited for
families. Children must be accompanied by
an adult.
Calendar of Events
July/August 2013
Hangin’ with Hyatt: Breakfast with
Emerson and Friends**
Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 – 10:00am
Doesn’t it seem like Emerson is always
hungry? Well, now you can feed him! Jim’s
bringing his slippery and scaly friends out
for some breakfast. Bring your breakfast
to eat and something for Emerson. You’ll
touch snakes, marvel at salamanders, hold
turtles, and feed the big guy. Emerson
likes: waffles, pancakes, grapes, strawberries, muffins, blueberries, blackberries,
…….should I keep going? See you there!
***FEE: M: Child $3 Adult $5
NM: Child $4 Adult $6
LEVEL: Families
Environmental Voices: Green Roofs
and Rooftop Gardens
Monday, August 19, from 9:00 – 4:00pm
Visit several of the finest of Milwaukee’s
state of the art facilities. Our personal guide,
Chris Schultz, Water Quality Senior Project
Manager of the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District, will begin the program
with a short presentation at MMSD. We will
then tour Rockwell Automation’s garden,
the largest green roof in Wisconsin, the
award-winning Clock Shadow Building, the
Milwaukee Public Library and other sites.
Transportation provided.
***FEE: M: Adult $26
NM: Adult $30
LEVEL: Adult
Ponding Fever: The Final Fling
Tuesday, August 27, from 10:00 to 12:00pm
or 1:00 – 3:00pm
Time for one last chance to get outside
and explore the awesome wetlands of the
Audubon Center for this summer. We’ll
take nets and scoopers to see what kind of
critters dwell in these vital habitats. We’ll go
to Boardwalk Pond, Mystery Lake and Teal
Pond. We’re sure to find lots of cool bugs
and maybe some reptiles & amphibians.
***FEE: M: Child $6 Adult $8
NM: Child $10 Adult $12
LEVEL: Families
The Spiritual World of Nature**
Our monthly series helps us all connect more intimately to nature by getting in touch with the powerful spiritual side of the natural world.
Pre-registration is required and all programs are geared for adults. Light refreshments and food provided.
***FEE: M: Adults $10 NM: Adults $12 (per program)
Nature Harmonizes with Lee Ann Fagan Dzelzkalns
Tuesday, July 9 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Join Lee Ann in this experiential and meditative discourse
to uncover new awareness and insights. Relax with sounds
and symbols in nature, sacred instruments, and imagery in a
guided meditative journey. Let’s go beyond the physical and
journey in the nature of divine proportion together. Let’s walk
the inner path of the practical mystic, together, grounded in
the rhythm of life.
Buffalo Stones and the Spirituality of a Baloney Sandwich
with Jim Uhrinak
Wednesday, July 17 from 1:30 – 3:00pm
Everyone benefits from a healthy world. How can the
grounded voices of advocates be effective? The trees, water,
soil, mountains and climate need us to speak. From life experience and an orthodox Christian perspective Jim will talk
about land restoration as well as protection of high quality
natural areas and cultural landscape destinations. In addition,
we will see the images of stone mammoth effigies that Jim
recently presented at the University of New Mexico. These
sculptural stone effigies are firsts for North America and can
add a strong dimension to land restoration efforts.
Catching the Poetic Spirit of Mary Oliver
Tuesday, August 13 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Come for an evening of poetic wondering and wandering.
Discover for the first time - or once again - the beauty, the
insights, the questions, and the joy gently swirling within the
poetry of Mary Oliver, as she invites us to appreciate Nature’s
many gifts. Oliver summed up her desire for amazement
in her poem “When Death Comes” from New and Selected
Poems: “When it’s over, I want to say: all my life / I was a bride
married to amazement. / I was the bridegroom, taking the
world into my arms.” Bring a friend, bring a favorite Oliver
poem – Let’s recite, listen, reflect, and learn…“to love the
questions” together.
Apache Ceremonial Dancing with Ron Preston
Friday, August 16 from 1:30 – 3:00pm
Delight in Ron Preston, an enrolled member of the San Carlos
Apache tribe, as he performs his Native American song, dance
and artwork in the beautiful setting of Schlitz Audubon’s natural environment. He will participate and express himself in
everyday life, both spiritually and culturally. Ron will describe
in depth each of the dances and his regalia, and what they
mean to his culture, answering any questions you might have.
Center Focus • July/August 2013
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Find it Games
Great for summer family vacations. Find
it Starry Night and Find it On a Hunt.
This is award-winning, self contained
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a crowd.