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May 11, 2022
Center News, Donor Impact

Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy Vokac

Betsy Vokac is a true native of the Great Lakes region. She was born in Illinois, grew up in Michigan, and has now called Milwaukee home for nearly 40 years. Betsy and her husband live in Bayside about a mile from the Center, where she has been a volunteer for… Read Story >

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May 11, 2022
Center News, Donor Impact

Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy Vokac

Betsy Vokac is a true native of the Great Lakes region. She was born in… Read Story >

May 2, 2022
Seasonal Sightings, Birds of Wisconsin

A Morning in May

Read on, as we take you on a birding tour of a May morning at… Read Story >

April 26, 2022
Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

The Yellow Warbler

The Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) arrives with the first wave of warbler species to migrate… Read Story >

April 20, 2022
Bird Profile

Bird Profile: Yellow-rumped Warbler

We have a new feature on our blog! Each month we will be running a… Read Story >

April 4, 2022
Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

Joy of Birding

Spring is an exciting time to start birding, as birds display illuminating color and delightful… Read Story >

March 28, 2022
Raptors

A Little Owl With a Big Impact

Last December, our Raptor Program received an exciting message from the Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife… Read Story >

March 8, 2022
Center News

Shaken or Stirred – A Signature Cocktail for Each Season

Couples are adding very personalized touches to all aspects of their wedding celebration these days,… Read Story >

February 14, 2022
Donor Impact, Raptors

Volunteer Spotlight: Ken and Barb Wardius

As Raptor Volunteers for 25 years, Glendale residents Ken and Barb Wardius appreciate the unique… Read Story >

January 24, 2022
Donor Impact

Volunteers Care for Our Animal Ambassadors

A compelling component of Schlitz Audubon’s educational programing is our Animal Ambassador Program, consisting of… Read Story >

January 14, 2022
Raptors

Welcome Our New Eastern Screech Owl, Gimli!

Schlitz Audubon is excited to welcome Gimli, our new Eastern Screech Owl (Megascopes asio), into… Read Story >

January 6, 2022
Birds of Wisconsin, Citizen Science

2021 Milwaukee Christmas Bird Count Recap

2021 marked the 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running community science project in the… Read Story >

January 3, 2022
Seasonal Sightings

Explore Winter at the Center

The hiking trails at Schlitz Audubon allow visitors to experience di­verse Wisconsin animal and plant… 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
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-2880

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