# Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Lake Michigan Bluff Snowshoeing & Raptors > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E Brown Deer Rd, Bayside, WI 53217 - Ages: All ages; snowshoe rentals available for children and adults; stroller-friendly boardwalk - Price: $10 adults, $7 youth (ages 3–17), free for children under 3; $5-$7 snowshoe rentals on snowy days - Organizer: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - Official page: https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/schlitz-audubon-nature-center-lake-michigan-bluff-snowshoeing-and-rapt--listing-e6ac25ac41a941c8df6b7adf ## About Perched on the dramatic coastal bluffs of Bayside overlooking Lake Michigan, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center encompasses 185 acres of pristine winter forest, ravines, and shoreline. Six miles of trails invite families to explore snow-laden oak woods and view towering natural ice shelf formations along the Lake Michigan beach. When winter snow blankets the grounds, visitors can rent snowshoes sized for both kids and adults. Outside the Dorothy K. Vallier Environmental Center, children can meet resident non-releasable birds of prey—including magnificent bald eagles, snowy owls, and red-tailed hawks—in the outdoor raptor mews. Inside, interactive nature exhibits, live turtles, and a crackling stone fireplace provide comforting warmth. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and an accessible boardwalk trail loop; all-terrain strollers recommended for natural woodland trails. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated visitor center features comfortable rocking chairs with bird-viewing windows and modern restrooms with changing tables. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all ages; child-sized snowshoes available for preschoolers and older youth. • Sensory Tips: Serene natural setting filled with birdsong and wave sounds; warm environmental center provides quiet indoor spots to decompress. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Family Owl Prowl at Schlitz Audubon](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/family-owl-prowl-at-schlitz-audubon--listing-0a4f77a2fd2c30002716dbfd) — Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Schlitz Audubon Nature Center · From $24 · checked Oct 30. Night hike into the forest to listen for local owls, then meet the center's owl ambassadors indoors. 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