Sense of Wonder
2023 Annual Report
Board of Directors as of June 30, 2022 Officers Shane Delsman President Evan Kirkstein Treasurer Benjamin T. Pavlik Secretary John Schaub VP-Governance Barbie Brennan Nelson VP-Development Aliah Berman Past President
Directors Joseph A. Camilli Renee M. Clair Amy Giuffre Therese Gripentrog John T. Luljak Carrie Nichols Leia C. Olsen Jeff Rusinow
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 John S. McGregor Margarete R. Harvey Timothy J. Gerend John Grunau Aliah Berman
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center conserves our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provides meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.
Director Emeritus Dorothy K. Vallier (1910-2013) Honorary Directors Edwin P. Wiley (1929- 2019)
Thank you for helping us create a sense of wonder! You, our donors, are a vital part of all we do at Schlitz Audubon. As you will read in the following pages, our broad accomplishments in the past year highlight how together, we create a sense of wonder in our quest to bring the joy of nature to all. We strive to preserve, restore, and create beautiful natural spaces that allow visitors of all abilities to enjoy the wonders of naShane Delsman, Board President, and Helen Boomsma, Executive Director ture. The Center is home for myriad plants and animals who rely on our high-quality habitats. Our forests, prairies, ponds, and wetlands are tended by dedicated staff and volunteers who beautify and maintain a healthy landscape for future generations. Our educational programs serve a wide spectrum of the community and provide exceptional experiences for all ages. Visitors go birding, gaze at stars, identify plants, and discover wildlife in a welcoming, engaging setting. The knowledge gained by children and adults fosters a sense of kinship with nature, encouraging community members to become stewards of our shared resources. Visitors and program participants have the opportunity to see and even touch our animal ambassadors, who live year-round in our Visitor Center. They also sense the wonder of our powerful raptor ambassadors that are nurtured by staff and volunteers, who accompany them to awe-inspiring presentations throughout the year. Earlier this year, the Center completed a strategic plan titled On Kinship and Nature that will guide our work through 2027. The plan strives to create enduring relationships and connections between community and nature through meaningful experiences and hands-on learning. On Kinship and Nature also includes several land and structural projects that will increase our programmatic impact and our commitment to accessibility, bringing the joy of nature to more people. We are happy to share that for the sixth year in a row, we have received four stars from Charity Navigator, their highest rating. Thank you for entrusting Schlitz Audubon with your support and helping us share the wonders of nature with members of our community.
Shane Delsman Board President
Helen Boomsma Executive Director
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Sense of Wonder | Education
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ature inspires a sense of wonder in all generations. When children are a part of educational programming at Schlitz Audubon, they learn about, see, and even touch wildlife they might not
otherwise experience, igniting a passion that lasts years into the future. When adults sense the same wonder as a child does, it plants a seed that blossoms into a spirit of stewardship for all of nature. Starting with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, students interact with the outdoors in myriad ways. They turn over logs to gaze at salamanders without touching their sensitive skin, learning scientific inquiry and empathy. Children hike to an ephemeral pond to look at the first blooms of skunk cabbage, observing the seasons and talking about what they encounter, introducing literacy skills. Through patting mud into mudpies, students squeeze, grasp, and bear different weights, developing the tactile skills that help them hold a pencil. These activities are part of an innovative curriculum that is filled with authentic learning. Thanks to generous donors, every week students from Malaika Early Learning Center and Next Door Milwaukee, often living in areas with little green space, join us to enjoy these formative opportunities through our Urban Outreach Program. Last year, we provided 16,000 school children with stimulating environmental education. Through donor support to our scholarship program, children who can’t readily access nature are able to experience our inclusive classes. More than 4,225 youth developed powerful connections to nature through free field trips and in-school assemblies. Throughout summer, bright rays of sunshine fill our summer campers with joy during thoughtful, nature-inspired programs. Campers search for rocks and fossils, make art with found materials, and learn about water while hiking near ponds or by the Lake Michigan shore, forging a strong relationship with nature at an early age. Every year for over a decade, children from the Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee have enjoyed a week of participating in camp activities. Many will pilot a canoe for the first time and may even catch a frog, having fun while developing skills in environmental stewardship! Our age-encompassing programs encourage adults to also experience the natural world with wonder, including those with specific needs. Adults are captivated by our many birding programs, where they observe colorful migrating species or winter residents. Many identify trees, gaze at prairie wildflowers, and discover the magic of insects while surveying principles of science and phenology. They use telescopes to tour moonlit evenings and hike our trails inspired by the perspective lens of nature writers. All spark an interest and fulfill a passion for nature knowledge. There’s an opportunity for lifelong learning in every step taken at the Center, no matter the age. 3
Sense of Wonder | Conservation
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ll visitors to Schlitz Audubon experience the wonder of engaging with nature. Key to that experience is our land’s 185 acres of high-quality habitats, 31 of which are among the highest in
the region. Our team of conservation staff and volunteers works throughout the seasons to preserve, restore, and create rich landscapes where people observe abundant wildlife up close, making them available to people of all abilities. With generous support from donors, we restore habitats through strategic removal of invasive species and ash trees, followed by dedicated planting to increase biotic quality. As a part of our Hardwood Swamp restoration, we planted 25,000 seedlings, shrubs, and trees to restore a vital, endangered habitat. With a recent expansion of the project to the corner of Brown Deer Road and Lake Drive, visitors will soon be welcomed with a stunning view of native wildflowers and a lush green forest. We strive to preserve our beautiful acreage all year long, which is a haven for 261 species of birds, including migrants and year-long residents. Preserving and restoring habitats creates vital breeding and nesting grounds for these birds, including 20 birds of greatest conservation need. Our visitors witness the wonders of spring migration, connecting with this grand annual cycle in habitats that support species who rely on the Center as a stopover site. People forge relationships all year long with bird species who nest, rest during spring and fall migration, and live here as winter residents. Key to our preservation efforts is the work of our volunteer land stewards, who clear invasive species, encouraging the repopulation of vital native plants. Our conservation work is truly a community effort, with staff, volunteers, and people who join as members all experiencing the wonders of the natural world from numerous vantage points. An exciting new addition to the Center is our rain garden boardwalk, east of the Visitor Center. People can traverse this glorious garden of marsh marigold, blue flag iris, cardinal flower, and more, before hiking north towards our Central Wetlands Loop. On the nearly two miles of accessible trails at the heart of our property, visitors of all abilities observe a variety of wildlife. Molly’s Pond and Dragonfly Pond, two newer wetlands created as a part of our ravine restoration, are essential for breeding salamanders, frogs, and toads. The accessible trails are also home to bird-friendly tree species, such as bur oak, hackberry, and sugar maple, making bird watching here a rewarding endeavor. With donor support, the committed conservation of our land provides wildlife with healthy habitats, allowing visitors to see numerous species in a stunning, biotically diverse ecosystem. 5
Sense of Wonder | Animal Ambassadors
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hen a child or adult meets a turtle, snake, or raptor in a safe and welcoming setting, they often feel a kinship with that animal - and it positively influences how they perceive wildlife.
This kinship occurs daily at Schlitz Audubon. Children who appreciate nature early on will aspire to protect it in later years as nature becomes a part of their life. Through our Animal Ambassador and Raptor Programs, visitors can see, hear, and even feel wildlife in a way that is life changing. When nature becomes an important part of people's lives, everyone in the community benefits. Visit our Great Hall on any given day to meet some of our animal ambassadors, who reside in high-quality enclosures located in viewable areas of the building. Eddie, our ornate box turtle, is often seen ambling through his terrarium, an appealing, life-like habitat near the entrance doors. Emerson, our large common snapping turtle, is a favorite of Center visitors, seen swimming in his 530-gallon, well-appointed tank, complete with waterfall and basking rock. These animals and others, such as frogs and a snake, serve as our in-house welcoming crew. Thanks to our donors, volunteers are able to care for these creatures, providing ample food and attention to over 50 of our animal ambassadors. Our reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates are looked after in a dedicated state-of-the-art care room, where volunteers provide enrichment for and observe the animals for any behaviors that might indicate health issues, as well as clean their homes. The birds in our Raptor Program are also assisted by volunteers who provide opportunities for the community to be close to a majestic bird of prey. Our Raptor Program is a forever home to 15 magnificent birds of prey, including owls, hawks, falcons, and Bald Eagles. Our program even includes an American Crow, who inspires audiences by painting, and a Turkey Vulture who impresses people with flight displays. Seeing these birds and sensing their powerful presence is awe-inspiring. All of the birds in our program have either been injured or imprinted on humans. They can’t survive on their own, so are able to live at the Center, assisted by our raptor educators and volunteers, in their own private building. Thanks to our donors, four staff and 42 volunteers present as many as 600 programs annually, where they educate about our birds’ counterparts in the wild. Alongside meeting a bird of prey, visitors learn about lifestyle changes that they can make to help preserve wild raptors, such as not littering on the highway or to avoid using lead fishing tackle. Personal experiences with our raptors and other animal ambassadors, paired with timely and relevant education, create a strong relationship with wildlife that spurs a commitment to preserving it. 7
2022-2023 Financial Summary Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center operates under a ground lease and management contract with the National Audubon Society (NAS). Under these agreements, the land and buildings remain the property of NAS, but the local board of directors has legal independence and fiduciary responsibility for the Center and its employees. The Center’s fiscal year ends on June 30.
Operating Revenue Contributions & Memberships
$1,314,283
Programs & Admission
$1,261,583
Retail (net) & Rentals
$741,934
Investment Income
$528,727
Other
$3,538
Total
$3,850,065
Operating Expenses Education
$1,317,269
Conservation
$577,187
Preschool
$754,099
Administrative
$333,346
Fundraising & Membership
$305,341
Rentals
$313,064
Total
$3,600,306
Assets & Liabilities Total Assets
$7,135,296 *
Liabilities
$854,546
Net Assets
$6,280,750
*Assets includes the Friends’ Investment Fund, which is managed by Robert W. Baird Co. Incorporated and had a year-end market value of $4,651,032. Funds in the amount of $322,597 were either permanently or temporarily restricted.
Other Funds (Not Included in the Center's Assets) The Center is the income beneficiary of an endowment owned by NAS which is managed by Robert W. Baird Co. Incorporated, value of $4,396,500, and a trust fund owned/managed by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, value of $2,979,457.
Thank you for making a difference! Gifts listed here are monetary or in-kind contributions valued at $100 or more that were given during our 2023 fiscal year. $50,000+
10,000-$14,999
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Pearl Weller Fund
Anonymous Antonia Foundation Alvin and Marion Birnschein Foundation, Inc. BMO Harris Bank Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary Jane Ziska Memorial Fund Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Johnson Controls Foundation, Inc. Kohl's Krause Family Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pollybill Foundation, Inc. Gayle Rosemann and Paul McElwee Speaker Family Foundation Judy Van Till
$25,000-$49,999 Shelly and J.D. Culea Four-Four Foundation Dorothy K. Vallier Foundation, Inc. We Energies Foundation
$20,000-$24,999 Anonymous U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
$15,000-$19,999 Bader Philanthropies Jane Bell Greater Milwaukee Foundation Kopmeier Family Fund Komatsu Mining Corp. Foundation Nast Family Foundation Katherine M. Smith Revocable Trust David V. Uihlein Foundation
$5,000-$9,999 Michael and Carolyn Aita Anon Charitable Trust
Anonymous (2) The Augustyn Foundation Trust John C. Bock Foundation Barbie Brennan Nelson and Chad Nelson Brewers Community Foundation, Inc. Marjorie L. Christiansen Foundation Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Charitable Trusts Buffy and Steve Duback Karl and Christina Fiasca Greater Milwaukee Foundation Kathleen M. and Randolph H. Dean Fund Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Charles and Betsy Hoke Johnson Financial Group Terry and Carole Knudsen Diane K. O'Connor Peck Foundation, Milwaukee Ltd. Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
Over 500 educational programs offered to the public
PURPLE CONEFLOWER
$5,000-$9,999 continued Jay and Stephanie Radtke Stackner Family Foundation Bert L. and Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Christine Symchych and Jim McNulty Rich and Anna Teerlink Julia Aring Uihlein Viking River Cruises West Bend Community Foundation West Bend Mutual Independent Agents’ Fund
$2,500-$4,999
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Anonymous (3) Baird Jonathan and Abbey Bloom Suzy and John Brennan Canopies Events with Distinction Renee and Ed Clair Shane and Keri Delsman Bob Dohmen Ever-Green Energy Greater Milwaukee Foundation Cottrell Balding Fund John and Melita Lane Family Fund Greg and Rhonda Oberland Fund Megan and Eoin Gorman Green Bay Packers Foundation Hauske Family Foundation, Inc. Michelle Herro Susan & Howard Hopwood Fund The Frieda and William Hunt Memorial Trust HUSCO International Steven and Susan Jaberg Kathryn and Matt Kamm Mary and Ted Kellner Marge Kieckhefer Jim Klett Laskin Family Foundation, Inc. Jonathan and Cami Luljak Sherry and Richard Lundell John and Debbie McGregor Leia and Brian Olsen Pieper Electric Inc. / Ideal Mechanical Otto Reinbacher Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation John Schaub Dara and Jeff Sippel
Genie and Tom Smith Katie Smith Alex Speaker Michael Uihlein Emily and Mark Valkenburgh von Briesen & Roper, S.C Weiss Family Foundation
$1,000-$2,499 A.O. Smith Foundation, Inc. Acupuncture & Holistic Health Associates Anonymous (8) Janie and Cliff Asmuth Badger Meter Foundation, Inc. Baird Barbara and Stephen Becker Susan and Steve Bell Suzy and David Boerke Charley and Heather Brennan Joseph Camilli Carol A. Carpenter Jade and George Cashman Chipstone Foundation Jack and Nicole Cook David Dickmann Art and Rhonda Downey Ellen Drought Albert J. and Flora H. Ellinger Foundation Paul and Patsy Ellsworth Kay Fine Barbara Nitchie Fuldner John Gebhardt and Deborah McKeithan-Gebhardt Stephen and Pam Geimer Amy Giuffre Margarete and David Harvey Greater Milwaukee Foundation Senn Family Fund Stratton Fund Thekla P. Brumder Fund Robert and Joan Goodman Mindy and Scott Grenier Jon D. and Ann Hammes Kevin and Suzette Hanley Ed Inderrieden and Jean Maier Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust Jewish Community Foundation Danni & Shel Gendelman Memorial Endowment Thomas and Pauline L. Jeffers Johnson Outdoors
Jonathan Kushi and Yvonne Chiu Lake Luster Dan and Ellen Laubusch Dr. Rick and Roberta London Joan Lubar and John Crouch Patricia Marek Renee and Tom McCutcheon Colin and Christiana Mooney Elizabeth Neubauer Gary Newell Carolyn and Bill Nichols Dan Pagliaro Kristen and Benjamin Pavlik John and Debbie Pearce Sharon Petrie Lee Riordan Rite-Hite Foundation Service Club of Milwaukee Robert L. Smith David Snow Laura Spurr and Bradley Kruger Richard and Linda Stevens Dr. Richard Stone Usinger Foundation, Inc. Lynn Vice Betsy Vokac and John Blanchard Wendy Walcott Steve and Christine Weingarth Theresa Wells Christina and David Wickert Ted Wiley Charitable Account Carol and Lee Wolcott Michael and JoAnn Youngman
$500-$999 Anonymous (5) Atid Properties Franz F. Backus Kyle Bareither Donald and Donna Baumgartner Carrie and Jeff Becker Tom Bell Betsie and Bill Berrien Holly Blake Lisa Bliffert Deanna Braeger Brewhouse Inn & Suites Andrea and Dan Burkholder Shanna Callahan Audrey and Mo Chowdhury Christin Cleaver Bill Collins Anne Courtney
Provided 57 programs to 1,075 people with specific needs
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$500-$999 continued Cody Dangelser and Jessica Behrens Brian and Joanne Davidson Rachel Davis Scott and Pam Davis Harry and Carolyn Easom Susan Fink and Michele Dziaba John and Lauren Focht William and Kari Foote Girl Scout Troop #1182 Richard and Ellen Glaisner Greater Milwaukee Foundation Coddington Family Fund Claire and Glen Hackmann David and Carolyn Haight Barb Hamm Edward J. Hammond and Marcia P. Brooks Cathy and David Higgins Sara Hoffmann Jill Hughes Nada Johnson and Kyle Cherek Mary and Charles Kamps Moshe and Debra Katz Jon and Willette Knopp William and Linda Koenig David Krems and Alexandra Stankiewicz Jenna Krickeberg and Kyle Nachtigall
Margaret Layde J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy James Lee Ryan Liebherr and Bailey Miller LUMW Foundation Tyler and Tessa Lynch Ann Ross Mac Iver Guy and Mary McDonald Linda Mellowes Brian Miller David Minerath and Karen Dunst Alexandra Moede Musette and Allen Morgan, Jr. Julia and Jay Mueller Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Susan Nichols Mireille Nollet Chris and Anne Noyes Michael and Kelly O'Brien Samantha Olexa David L. Olson and Claire Fritsche Chad and Krista Pankop Russ and Mary Margaret Pilling Erik Queoff and Ashley Kappers Elizabeth Rees and Brian Leadley Gayle Grubisic Riordan Revocable Trust Lynn Rix Julie and Mason Ross
George and Nancy Ryan Jonathan Salomon and Rachel Craven Kathleen Sammons Mary and Dave Scher Eleanor Seaman Jason and Laura Shimko Paul and Sheree Sienkiewicz Steve and Janet Silverman Craig and Hope Siverhus Greg and Nancy Smith Peter Sorce Travis Stanossek and Brady March Lindsay Stevens Streich Family Foundation Benjamin P. Teich Patricia Tester and Debbie Cohen Edwin Thaves Tom and Pat Towers Dave and Nancy Tuman University Club of Milwaukee Paulynn Weber William Kummer Ann Williamsen Richard and Kathleen Wirtz Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Herbert Zien and Elizabeth Levins Courtney and Billy Zlotocha 11
$250-$499 Kristi and Jason Adyniec Alycia Aldaz All Occasions Catering Robert Amich Anonymous (8) Kathie and Tony Asmuth AVA Wine And Spirits Pat Bakula Anne and Jeff Ballentine Jessie and Chris Banaszak William and Heidi Bartlett Gary and Jilaine Bauer Andrew and Kelly Becker Ann Becker and David Muschler Aivars Bergmanis and Bonnie Ruel Charlie Boomsma Helen Boomsma Carol Brawn MacKenzie and Dane Button Bobbi and Jim Caraway Cargill John and Julie Carpenter John and Laurie Chester Theresa and Ryan Chimenti Mary and James Connelly Gerry and Heidi Connolly John and Catherine Crichton Don and Sallie Davis Dan Defnet Tom and Mary Jo Dempsey Karl and Lisa Dickson Jared Dolatowski Kendall Dolmyer Betsy and Nick Dott Mark Drewek and Maureen Daly Robert and Edith DuPuy John Dyer and Theresa Skrivseth Henry and Judy Eckstein Claudia Egan Carl Eisenberg Elizabeth Lee Elser Ernst and Christiane Endres Evelyn Ericson Randy and Mary Farah Amy and Andrew Farkas Feed Bag Pet Supply Co., LLC Carolyn Fickel First Stage Jennifer and Garrett Fitzgerald Ruthann Fleming Florentine Opera Company Scott and Sarah Frandle 12
Howard Frankenthal Family Foundation Sue and Tim Frautschi Peter Friedlander Robin Fuchs Todd and Rhonda Garrison Drs. Mark and Virginia Gennis Greater Milwaukee Foundation John S. Hoff Fund Jackie and Mark Gold Ben and Jill Goldsworthy Kate and Mike Graft Meggie and Dan Graham Sarah and Jim Gramentine Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Chris Greenleaf and Jordan Motkowski Sue and Dan Haislmaier James and Mary Hanin Ryan and Kathryn Hanley Libby and Bill Hansen Erik Hassell Mark Hauer Chris Hawley Hilton Garden Inn David and Beth Hoover Rosemary Houston and Andy Gaspar Matthew Hron Monica James Mary Jo Jansen and Steven Shapson Jewish Community Foundation Sanford & Judith Mallin Donor Advised Fund Abigail & David Nash Donor Advised Fund Suzette and Steven Kappes Susie Kasten Demaris and Gontran Kenwood Nancy and John Kirtley Kohler Foundation, Inc Ben and Lee Kordus Mary Krall Richard Krueger Don Laferty Cassandra Laubenheimer John Levendusky and Trisch Sayotovich Janet Loos Ann Lucht Antony Ludwig John Lunz Gerald and Elaine Mainman Katharine and Sanford Mallin
Michael and Mary Malloy Addison and Ben Martin Brook and Bret Mayborne Ashley and Brent McKenna Anne and Art Mees Brittani Miller Michael and Donna Miller George and Carol Milne Mike and Babs Mortl David and Gail Nelson Eric Oleson Mark Peltin and Carole Meekins Michael and Autumn Petri Pfister Hotel Tom and Sheri Price Scott Proctor and Renee Jones-Proctor Anne and Joseph Purpura Harriet Purtell David and Nina Raphael Timothy Read Donna Recht Cornelia Riedl Kathleen and Joshua Roling Alex and Dr. Abby Rothstein Robert J Ruemelin Lorette Russenberger Tere and Neil Sackerson Teresa and Nadder Sahar Erna Schatzman Thomas and Judy Schmid Doug Schommer Bob and Peggy Schuemann Gail Schumann and Michael Switzenbaum Juliana Schwehr Scottfree Salon Jane Shero and Michael Weinert Eva Skulborstad Richard Slater and Nan Gardetto Margaret Sohm Paul Sortal Jonathon Stone and Amanda Widing Susie and Graham Taylor Alyssa Thacker Joseph and Kristy Trouy Kevin and Nancy Urbani Nick Urbanik Thomas and Mary Uttech Mike and Orchard Utzinger Kathryn VanDyke Ken and Barb Wardius Tim and Lorraine Wayman
$250-$499 continued Philip Wheatley Jay and Madonna Williams Ned and Mary Witte yellow wood Allen Young Jim and Claudia Youngquist
$100-$249 Jose Acevedo Kristin Alderson Allstate Anonymous (29) Mary Beth Alvarez AmazonSmile Foundation Amish Craftsmen Guild II David Anderson and Laura Petrie Anderson Robert Anderson Matthew and Christine Annin Michael and Mary Ann Apfeld Joe and Karen Arcara Glen and Celeste Arnold Susie and David Arnold Janet Arnold-Grych Ali and Eric Aspenson Sarah R. and Jason Babcock Kerri Balliet Michael Banco and Hope Heaster Andrew and Donna Barnes Adam Barraza and Emily Lindman Burton and Carla Bartlett Bartolotta Restaurants Donald and Caren Bass Rick and Grace Battistoni Robert and Polly Beal Benjamin Beaman Jill Becker Sarah Behnken Megan Bennett Xander Bennett
Cindy Benning Diane Berndt Ann Bernier Betty Brinn Children's Museum Elizabeth Billings Mel Blanke and Kathleen Roberts Bert Bleke Bliffert Lumber & Hardware Bruce and Melissa Block Alastair Boake Dan and Mary Boehnlein Ellen Boerner Bookworm Gardens Rosalie Borda Boswell Book Company Brenda Bowe Laurie and Todd Brachman John W. Brahm Molly and Alexander Braid Joe and Karen Branch Kathleen and Richard Brehmer Christy Breihan Mark and Cheryl Brickman Caitlin Mary Brinker Tracy Broekman Rodney Bronikowski Anne Brower Kim Starz-Nicholas Dina and Ryan Bruce Kenneth and Deborah Buchanan Lys Buck and Liz Yoon Michael and Anne Marie Bula Lindsay Burke and Matt Domski Rachel Butler James Butz and Bridget Paul Julie and John Cabaniss Sharon and Mark Cameli Theresa and Peter Camilli Linda Christine Carlson Angela Carollo and Peter Layde
Brought 22 education programs to 16 senior care facilities
William and Nancy Carpenter Mike and Pam Carroll Connie and Buck Carter Dr. B. L. and Margaret Charous Leslie Chermak William B. and Elizabeth Christiansen Kari and Joe Cincotta Thomas and Michelle Clark Kris Collins Timothy and Kathryn Collins Columbia Creek Condo Association Ellen Conley Musette and William Connelly Deborah and Dennis Conta Ben and Emma Cook Cumberland Elementary School PTO Sandy and Jean Custer Danceworks, Inc. Joanne Danforth and Stewart Edwards David and Patricia Daniels Michelle and William Darby Patricia and Michael Darby Alexander Daron Helen Davis Dave and Tracey De Angelis Marcel De Ridder and Sandra Heim Mary Louise Dean Dave and Monica DeBrot Renee Debroux John and Sandra Decker Kathryn and Ryan Denton Michael DeSisto Nicolette Deveneau and Ryan Newton Ken and Bess Dieffenbach Bret and Kelley Dietz Discover Financial Services Michelle Dluzak
$100-$249 continued Bevan Dobberpuhl and Anne Conry Amy and Jim Dodge Erin Doren and Michael Del Priore Doterra Jean Downie Nancy Drewek Allison Driskill Steven and Ryan Dubner Michael and Kathy Dwyer Christopher Williams and Susan Dykes Early Music Now Julianna Ebert and Frank Daily Kim Ebinger Margaret Edwards Matthew and Katrina Ehresman Penny and Joseph Eichers Kristina and Ian Elfe Dan and Kay Esposito Judith Kaiser and Russell Falkowski Susan Farrell Kaylan Fenton and Manish Pant Nancy Fenton Ranée and Brenton Field A. Christine Fieldbinder Katie and Douglas Fisher Five O'clock Steakhouse John Fleischman Lisa Floading Float Milwaukee Flourish & Whimsy Susan Forbes Foster Family Foundation Barbara Frank Jane Frank Jessica Fredrickson Fresh Coast Dance Eric Furness and Chris Buth Furness James and Jean Garfield Jim Gay and Linda Robinson-Gay Scott and Lyn Geboy Chris and Karla Geiger Monica and Scott Genz Germantown Community Library James and Laura Gibson Paige Giddings Dr. Ian and Norma Gilson Greg and Sandra Gleisner Mary Goerke Golftec Mequon Larry and Geli Golopol 14
ReNae Gorder and Matthew Krajewski Steve and Anne Gorzek Lisa A. Greco Dennis Griffin Steven Grobschmidt and Tamara Lange Erwin Gross Sarah Grummert Jean Gurney and Earl Lemon Jeannine Guttormsson Helene and Steve Gyarmaty Jim and Laura Hahn Robert Hahn Brad and Nancy Halfman Richard Halfman Katie Hall Donna Hammes Michael and Maggie Hammes Dayten Hanson and Susie Lamborn Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva Jerry and Cathy Harrison Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center Michael and Kathleen Hart Brian Harnett Michael and Lisa Hatch Carol and Michael Hauer Marilyn Hauer Suzanne Head Jody A. Heilbronner Jason Heindel and Dyanna Czeck Paul and Lois Heiss Matt and Becky Helms Tom and Meghan Hendricks Jessica and Dan Herro Ann Heuton Ellen Hing and Chris Leadley Steve Hinkle W.A. Hinton and Sharon L. Simons Jeanne Hoff Mary and Niki Hohlweck Kate and Matt Holtz Diane Horne Mark and Mary Horowitz Lesley and Gary Houchin-Miller Anne Houle William Hughes Jie Yu Hung James Huston and Theresa Miller William Huth and Taylor Kirby Philip and Jane Islo Laurie and John Jacobs Nancy Jacobs
Mark Jaffee Cassandra Jakobsons Grace Janik and Bill Matthaeus Lauren Janzen Amy Jarvis Jewish Community Foundation Margery H. and Irvin M. Becker Donor Advised Fund David Moss & Colleen Beaman Donor Advised Fund Saffro and Levy Family Fund Luke and Heidi Jeter Shantha Jhansale Karen M. Johnson and James Toth Sarah Johnson and Jason Bucciarelli Zachary Johnson Cindy Jones Denton and Mary Jones Peter and Apinya Jordan Michael Jorn and Caroline Seymour-Jorn James and Joan Judziewicz Christine and Scott Kamelle Benjamin and Erica Karek Michael Karwoski Gus and Ann Kaufmann Craig and Kari Keller Jackie and Al Keltner Gretchen Kensler Dorothy Kerr Jayant Khitha and Angela Arndt Connie Kieckhefer Maryglen and Robert Kieckhefer Kilwins Bayshore Jackie and Daryl Kirchen Mark and Bridget Kirkish Evan and Debbie Kirkstein John and Connie Kittleson Russell and Jean Kittleson Karen Klement Marschner and Steven Marschner Jeffrey R. Klug W. David and Dedi Knox II Kent Knudsen David Korr and Jessica Franken Mark and Sue Koslow John and Christine Kosma Bob and Sue Kowalsky Rebekah Krieger Ken and Lori Krueger Al and Kathy Krug Sherry Kulhanek Martin and Cindy Kummer
21 corporate & school groups volunteered 983 hours on the land BLUE FLAG IRIS
$100-$249 continued Catherine Lafleur Donna Lahl Ian Lambert Bob and Kathleen Landaas Curtis and Lisa Landry Kevin Langreck Sheila Larkin Neal and Rita Larsen Judy and Norm Lasca John Laubach Tracy Lazarus Ann Lederman Abby and Josh Leverenz Michael Levey and Linda Gorens-Levey Keke Lewandowski Cynthia Lien and Dan Brinzac Emmet Light Diane Lindsley Katie Linehan and Bob Walter Lipp and Gail Bruss Janelle and Lee Lisko Nancy A. Lizdas Carl and Susan Lock Geralyn and Philip Lu Alfredo and Liberty Lui-Perez Karen Luling Anne Lynch and Michelle Prosek Christel Maass and Terry Rindt Steve Macek and Mary Sue Kristainsen Maria Sorrentino-Magnuson and Mark Magnuson Lois Malawsky Danielle Malloy Daniel Maloney Patricia Mand
Margaret Marcet Randolph Mark Doug and Jenny Marsch Jessica and Mike Martischang Kevin and Cindy Mathews Bill and Michelle McKearn Bonnie McMinn Mark and Nancy McQuide Medtronic Cassie and Tom Medved Joe Meinecke David and Kristal Melbye Jennifer Mell and Mike La Montagna Meridian Industries, Inc. Michelle L. Merrell Michael and Linda Mesirow Barbara A Meyer Charles Meyer Katherine Meyer Katie and Dan Milbeck Melissa and Boyd Miller William and Patricia Miller Milwaukee Ballet Company Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Milwaukee County Parks Milwaukee Film Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Bob and Linda Mlynarek Alex and Christina Moehn Andrea Monicken and Jim Stollenwerk Jan and Bob Montgomery Ellen Morgen Jay and Kathy Morgenroth Morningstar Golfers Club Sandra Morrill
Mo's Restaurants Ann Marie Moss Kathryn Mross Suellen and Lee Mueller Bill and Peggy Mulligan Kirsten Munson Travis Myers and Amanda Kong Naecogreen Eric Nathe Charlene Neitzel Cathy Nemerovski Deb Newberry Terrance Nickasch and Karen Costello W.J. Niederkorn Library Maryanne Niesen Jennifer and Jeff Nissen Jacquelyn Nook North Shore Library Kathryn and Todd Nova Kathy Nusslock Greg and Rhonda Oberland Beverly O'Donnell Megan O'Grady and Derek Jorgensen Richard Ohly Tricia Oksiuta Dr. Marc and Donna Olsen Maram and Bara Omari Janet Otte Dave Pacifico and Audry Grill Claudia and Jim Paetsch Maggie and Alexander Palutsis Caitlin and Mike Patek Joe and Kathy Patton Jessica and Phil Pawlowski Dave and Louise Petering Erik and Daisy Peterson
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Ross Peterson Tom and Nancy Phillips Bruce and Candy Pindyck Marjorie and Jim Pines Rick and Joan Plumley Mary and John Plummer Katie Podmokly John Pradarelli Peter H. Prammer Jenny and Keegan Prendergast Larry and Jeanne Prochnow Patrice Procopio Amanda Quester and Bruce Boyden Tracey Quinn R & E Baldauf Family Fund Pamela Rasche Francisca Ratka Katherine Recka Catherine A. Regner David and Kris Reicher Peg Remsen Richard and Jennifer Reuchlen Tom and Melissa Reuter Road America Alexandra and Peter Robbins Richard and Patricia Roberts Kim Robertson Rocket Baby Bakery Kelly Roecker John and Catrina Roen Stacy Roller and Stephen Zick Laura G. Rooney David and Julie Rosene Chip and Joanne Roska Jill Griffee Ross and Richard Ross Patricia Rothe Mary and Tony Rotheray John and Jennifer Rothstein William and Marilynn Ruch Jon and Dawn Sagrillo Kristin and Margaret Salamone Nita Salzman Joseph and Shannan Santoli Kathy and Joseph Sauer Zachary Schaefer Nathaniel Schardin and Maria Pretzl Lorie Scherf Bob and Cato Schley Rodd and Andrea Schneider Jeanine and Thomas Schoen Joachim and Dorothea Scholz David and Sarah Schroeder
Heather Schultz Zack and Beth Schulze Bob and Sally Schwarz Erich and Judy Schwenker John and Anne Seibel Robert and Kathryn Selingo SFC, Inc. William and Katherine Shaffer Bronwen Shaw Ellen R. Shear Emily and Leopold Shircel Judith L. Shirley Amanda and Ben Simon Catherine Singer Skydeck Chicago Kari Slater Slinger Community Library Ken and Cardi T. Smith David T. Smith Katherine Smith Patrick Smith Mark Spaeth Thomas E. Spies Michael Stadler and Neda Esmaili Jack and Ben Stake Barbara J. Stansberry Janice Staral Sarah and Alexander Starrett Barbara Stein Bob and Karen Stein Stein's Garden & Home Dane Stenson and Britten Brenner Stenson Jean K. Stewart Norman Stewart and Debra Salvo Paul Stillmank and Maggie Cain Jim and Rachal Stone Richard and Susan Strait Jule Stroick Katherine and Will Strycker Marci and Gary Taxman Timothy Taylor Jessica Tedamrongwanish Temple Brotherhood Carol Tennessen Melissa Tessmer Nancy Thomadsen Brittany and Matthew Thome Anne Tolan Jim and Cathy Toohey Lori Turim Morgan and Mark Turner Twisted Path Distillery James and Gloria Tylicki
Peter and Pam Uihlein Union House Restaurant Fritz and Nicki Usinger Mary Utschig and Kate Grogan Melinda and Christopher Vernon Vibrant Body Company Marian Vieux Anne and Frederick Vogel III Dr. James and Annette Volberding Von Stiehl Winery Caroline VonAsten Janine Wagner Andrea Wagoner and Roger Ruggeri William and Jennifer Waltenberger Lauren and Greg Walthers Dalyn Ward and John Mei Tim and Stacy Ward Michael Wasechek Rebecca Waters James Watson and Alice Marie Phipps Charles Weber and Elissa Lenkin-Weber Daniel Weber and Shelley Budney-Weber David A. Weber Marie Weiss Susan Westergard Adam and Kathryn Westermayer Thomas and Judith Wick Daniel and Linda Wilhelms Terry and Carol Wilkins Wendy Williams John Willing Laura Willkomm Bradley Winkler Rick and Victoria Wintersberger Wisconsin State Fair Carmen Witt Jackie Wittbrot Joyce Wolburg Matt and Jaime Wooten James and Derethia Wortman Robert Woycke Pam and George Wright Tiffany and Erik Wrolstad Chris and Michelle Young Emily Yu and Seth Bodden Andie Zacher Amanda Zarder Jane Zehren Gregory Zoellick and M. Nielsen Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Evergreen Society Helen Boomsma Carol A. Carpenter Margarete and David Harvey Patty Kugel Victor Larson
Jack and Janice McHugh Pollybill Foundation, Inc. Susan Reichard Jeff Rusinow and Jen Ellis Judy Van Till
Thora M. Vervoren Bethany Way Thompson Carol and Lee Wolcott Ed Zieve
We invite you to consider becoming part of the Evergreen Society, a small group of visionary benefactors who cherish nature and conservation, and who have included Schlitz Audubon in their estate plans. The Evergreen Society recognizes and honors donors who will help advance the mission of Schlitz Audubon though their estate plans. Planned gifts can be made through bequests, retirement plans, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance policies, or appreciated assets. Even if you feel you only have modest means to share, you can still include Schlitz Audubon in your will—you need only believe in our mission. Together, we will decide which aspect of the Center means the most to you, and we will ensure that this area will benefit from your interest. This may include our land conservation efforts, our award-winning Nature School, our celebrated Raptor and Animal Ambassador Program, or our nature-based educational programs with offerings for all ages and abilities. Learn more by contacting us at giving@schlitzaudubon.org or calling 414-352-2880 x122 today!
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our donor list. If you find an error, please contact us at (414) 352-2880 x237 to make a correction.
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www.schlitzaudubon.org | 414-352-2880 | 1111 East Brown Deer Road | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217