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May 16, 2025
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Conservation, Wisconsin Nature

How Raptors Signal Ecosystem Health

By Erin Toohey, Raptor Educator

Raptors play an integral role in Wisconsin’s diverse ecosystems and can alert us when conservation investigation and action is needed. An ecosystem is a community of living beings and non-living factors that interact with each other in their environment. Living things include animals, plants, fungi and microbes, while non-living factors… Read Story >

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May 16, 2025
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Conservation, Wisconsin Nature

How Raptors Signal Ecosystem Health

Raptors play an integral role in Wisconsin’s diverse ecosystems and can alert us when conservation… Read Story >

May 12, 2025
Center News, Donor Impact

Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Hanin

Mary Hanin, a Milwaukee native, has volunteered with our Nature School for over a decade!… Read Story >

May 5, 2025
Wisconsin Nature, Birds of Wisconsin

Wetlands: An Avian Oasis

Schlitz Audubon’s trails meander through nearly 30 acres of wetlands, offering ample opportunities to spot… Read Story >

April 28, 2025
Seasonal Sightings, Wisconsin Nature

Enjoy the Season of Renewal at the Center

Each dawn of spring brings about new developments within the habitats of Schlitz Audubon, making… Read Story >

April 18, 2025
Nature From Home, Wisconsin Nature

A Guide for Your Spring Garden

As trees bud and migrating songbirds return, the warming days of spring invite us to… Read Story >

January 23, 2025
Education, Wisconsin Nature

Respectful Lenses: Tips for Ethical Wildlife Photography

Capturing the perfect photo of an animal, framed by its natural surroundings, can be considered… Read Story >

January 17, 2025
Wisconsin Nature

How Trees Adapt in Winter

Winter is a challenging time for many species of wildlife, including trees. Fortunately, trees have… Read Story >

January 10, 2025
Seasonal Sightings

Experiencing Winter Through the Senses

The winter landscape provides new experiences for our senses. Though there aren’t freshly bloomed flowers… Read Story >

December 5, 2024
Bird Profile

Bird Profile: Common Goldeneye

Our Bird Profile series highlights a species that is migrating through, breeding, or is a… Read Story >

November 21, 2024
Center News

The Beauty of a Winter Wedding

Photo by SunPrairie Photo Winter weddings are magical, with cozy vibes, comfort foods, and beautiful… Read Story >

November 20, 2024
Center News

Sound Waves Winter Concert Series 2025

Sundays, January 5 – February 16 3:30pm – 4:30pm Bring the whole family to hear… Read Story >

November 15, 2024
Center News, Donor Impact

Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Weingarth

Steve Weingarth has been volunteering at Schlitz Audubon for five years and he contributes to… Read Story >

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our mission is to conserve our land’s diverse habitats on Lake Michigan and provide meaningful experiences and environmental education for all.

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1111 E. Brown Deer Road
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