SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE SCHOOL

What an exceptional place, we visited on one of the hottest days of the summer but we were glad we did. This Nature Center should be on everyone’s list from anywhere in WI or IL the tier was cool and the lakefront beach was amazing!

My husband and I got married May 16th at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. When I say that we had the most PERFECT day, I am not exaggerating. From start to finish they helped us with EVERY step. The amount of love and care they show their nature center is the same they show to you on your wedding day and all the months/days leading up to it. We personally worked with MaryBeth and when I tell you she is THE person you want helping with your wedding, I’m not joking. She is so kind, responsible, and SO organized. I was definitely a type B bride, I didn’t have a timeline until days before, I literally had no idea what I was doing. She was BEYOND helpful with everything. From helping me build a schedule to saving the day when I COMPLETELY forgot to make table numbers so that our guests would know where to sit. Day of, I literally stressed about NOTHING. She and the other wonderful, amazing workers had everything handled. (along with my beautiful, wonderful family and friends) So not only are the people amazing and attentive and will answer all your stupid questions with so much patience. (I was a mess, ok?) the venue itself is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! There are a lot of places to choose to get married, but the Schlitz Audubon is the only place we thought felt like our love. Authentic, always growing and changing, and pretty! We got married outside, had our cocktail hour on the porch, and reception inside. The lights, the wood, the birds, the seating, the tables, Emerson (the turtle and permanent wedding guest), the bartenders, EVERYTHING was perfect. (I wish I could relive that day over and over again). If you’re wondering who to give your money to for a venue, choose the Schlitz Audubon. Their mission is one that we can all support and you will have the TIME of your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also so many beautiful places to take pictures :)

The park trails and wetlands are excellent. We've not yet been to the physical Nature Center building so cannot speak to that. Upside for us, with three younger children (triplets, aged 10): plenty of great hiking, interesting flora and fauna, well laid out, clean, sense of safety and security. Downside: pretty significant hit at the park entrance, with $10 per person in your vehicle, it was a $70.00 outing for us. Yikes! This isn't putt-putt golf, a movie, the zoo/science center/planetarium/aquarium, or dining out. It's a walk in the park for gosh sake!

This is a beautiful place. It feels like it's a long ways away from the city. But it's not. We enjoyed several of the walking paths. Some are accessible and none are too long. Beautiful place for a wedding, too.

Wonderful place to visit...admission is lower than a movie for adults and kids. Multiple trails well maintained...one going to the Lake Michigan...Beautiful!