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July 23, 2018
Nature Poetry, Conservation

Community Gardens

Forbs are the plants people often call flowers Nearly all plants produce flowers, including grasses…

July 20, 2018 magnificence of milkweed monarch on butterfly weed
A Walk in the Woods, Wisconsin Nature

Magnificence of Milkweed and Other Native Plants

Common Milkweed and Butterfly Weed (a type of milkweed) have been two of my favorite…

July 18, 2018 raptors at your event schlitz audubon
Raptors

Raptor Experiences at Your Event

Imagine a hawk soaring just inches above your head, the wind tousling your hair while…

July 17, 2018 butterfly bend planting native plants
Conservation, Center News

Waves of Beautiful Native Plants at Butterfly Bend

At the corner of Lake Drive and Brown Deer Road, Center staff and volunteers have…

July 12, 2018 rusty patched bumblee schlitz audubon
Conservation

Conservation: From Plan to Plant

At Schlitz Audubon, and in Milwaukee as a whole, our land has gone through several…

July 12, 2018
A Walk in the Woods, Wisconsin Nature

Patches of Bright Color at the Center

The warmth of July is here! Monarchs have returned, wildflowers are blooming, and Lake Michigan…

July 3, 2018 Perseus Barred Owl Schlitz Audubon
Raptors, Center News

Welcome Our New Barred Owl, Perseus

Schlitz Audubon is excited to announce the addition of Perseus, a 6-week-old Barred Owl (Strix…

July 3, 2018 Beach Glass Schlitz Audubon
Wisconsin Nature

Finding Beach Glass Along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee

One of the exciting things about summer is finding treasures along the Lake Michigan shore…

June 27, 2018 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on a nest at Schlitz Audubon during breeding season.
Birds of Wisconsin, Conservation

The Cycle of Breeding Birds at the Center

In the excitement surrounding migration, we can sometimes overlook birds that breed at the Center….

June 26, 2018 Schlitz Audubon Fireflies Milwaukee
Citizen Science, Wisconsin Nature

Fireflies Light Up Summer Nights

Fireflies, the glowing beacons of summer, are winged beetles that captivate all ages. As the…

June 25, 2018 Soaring Silhouettes Raptors Midwest
Birds of Wisconsin

Soaring Silhouettes of Midwest Raptors

During the warmer months, countless songbirds flit over our heads – often too quickly to…

June 22, 2018 walk in the woods summer solstice spring azure
A Walk in the Woods, Wisconsin Nature

A Long Hike on the Summer Solstice

On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, I decided to take a…

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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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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-2880

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