Protecting Endangered Species
The recognition that populations of plants and animals can decline to the point of extinction… Read Story >
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Protecting Endangered Species
The recognition that populations of plants and animals can decline to the point of extinction began early in U.S. history. Though numerous pieces of legislation were drafted to remedy this problem and had impact, they weren’t comprehensive. The current and most effective law is the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA),… Read Story >
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The Waning of Summer
We still have a few days left of summer, but the transition to autumn has… Read Story >
Preschool Urban Outreach
Nature can provide children with some of their most profound formative experiences. From learning about… Read Story >
Prairie: A Tempest of Vision
The shoulder-high greens of thousand-fold grasses send light across the prairie, alongside the purples of… Read Story >
Peregrine Falcons and Our History
Earlier this year, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center welcomed a new addition to our Raptor Program:… Read Story >
Frog Species at Schlitz Audubon
Many people enjoy observing frogs and toads at Schlitz Audubon during the warmer months. These… Read Story >
Utilizing a Cutting-Edge Conservation Practice
Schlitz Audubon is utilizing a cutting-edge conservation practice as part of a local nonprofit partnership…. Read Story >
Observing Wildlife at the Center in Summertime
Surrounding yourself with the joys of the natural world and observing wildlife at the Center… Read Story >
The Illustrious Life of the Firefly
Every summer, fireflies illuminate the evening sky with an irresistible light show. But there is… Read Story >
The Center’s New Wayfinding Signage
A wayfinding signage system has been designed and installed by Schlitz Audubon staff, and will… Read Story >
Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2021 Recap
The Schlitz Audubon Screech Owls set a new personal record for this year’s Great Wisconsin… Read Story >
Survival Strategies of Lichen
Lichens are a complex life form made from a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms,… Read Story >