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Magnificence of Milkweed and Other Native Plants
Common Milkweed and Butterfly Weed (a type of milkweed) have been two of my favorite…
Raptor Experiences at Your Event
Imagine a hawk soaring just inches above your head, the wind tousling your hair while…
Waves of Beautiful Native Plants at Butterfly Bend
At the corner of Lake Drive and Brown Deer Road, Center staff and volunteers have…
Conservation: From Plan to Plant
At Schlitz Audubon, and in Milwaukee as a whole, our land has gone through several…
Patches of Bright Color at the Center
The warmth of July is here! Monarchs have returned, wildflowers are blooming, and Lake Michigan…
Welcome Our New Barred Owl, Perseus
Schlitz Audubon is excited to announce the addition of Perseus, a 6-week-old Barred Owl (Strix…
Finding Beach Glass Along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee
One of the exciting things about summer is finding treasures along the Lake Michigan shore…
The Cycle of Breeding Birds at the Center
In the excitement surrounding migration, we can sometimes overlook birds that breed at the Center….
Fireflies Light Up Summer Nights
Fireflies, the glowing beacons of summer, are winged beetles that captivate all ages. As the…
Soaring Silhouettes of Midwest Raptors
During the warmer months, countless songbirds flit over our heads – often too quickly to…
A Long Hike on the Summer Solstice
On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, I decided to take a…