Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Announces Expanded Summer Hours & Exciting Evening Programming

Summer Breeze, School’s Out, Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer!  In honor of summer and the many classic songs celebrating the season, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (SANC) will be expanding our regularly scheduled hours to accommodate evening visitors. Beginning on the summer solstice, Wednesday, June 20th and running through Thursday, August 30th, SANC will offer extended hours on Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Join us for a hike at sunset, watch for bats or fireflies, or explore the evening pond life in our wetlands.  

“Some of the most magical moments at SANC occur in the early evenings,” said Nathan Smallwood, Executive Director. “We are keeping our doors open late during the summer as our way of saying ‘thanks’ to our members and visitors, and to encourage the public to take full advantage of this environmental treasure.”

Throughout the summer months, SANC will offer unique evening programs to target visitors of all ages, some of which include the following:

• On Tuesday, June 26 join us for the 10th Annual Froggin’ Festival. Venture along with our amigo of the amphibians, Jim Hyatt, as he celebrates with live animals and critter catching.

• Camp out under the stars at SANC on Friday, June 29 at our annual Hanging’ with Hyatt: Canoein’ and Campin’ program. Featured activities include canoeing, s’mores by the campfire, and ponding at Mystery Lake.

• Join Education Specialist Tom Finley for a summer evening hike during the Monday Night Magic program. We’ll observe pond life, listen to the frogs, and explore popular locations such as the tower, lake, and forest. This program is offered on Monday, July 16 and/or Monday, August 20.

• Connect with the spiritual side of our natural world during our Spiritual World of Nature series. Karen Kolberg will present the poetry of the 14th century philosopher and poet Hafiz on Tuesday, July 10. On Tuesday, August 14, local artist Colette Smith will present ‘Spiritual Expressions of the Baha’I Artist’ beginning at 7:00pm.

Be sure to take advantage of all that SANC has to offer by joining us during these expanded evening hours. With a wide-variety of environmental education opportunities for all ages, there’s sure to be something the whole family can enjoy! To learn more about any of our program offerings, visit www.sanc.org or to register for a program, call (414) 352-2880 ext. 0.