Petite Predator of the Prairie
When imagining a bird of prey, many people probably envision a large bird such as…
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Meet Amelia the Flying Squirrel
Flying squirrels are native to this area, but because they are so elusive, people don’t…
Sounds of the Chickadee
Bird song is how most people first notice birds. If you’ve spent any time outdoors,…
Maple Sugar Time in Preschool
Maple Sugar season is a particularly memorable and meaningful time in the preschool. It marks…
Amphibians and Citizen Science
Have you ever wanted to help scientists discover important facts about the environment? Consider becoming…
A Longing for Ancient Light
Upward from the wintry peaks of Earth, scattered in a fixed tapestry. We see a…
Ice Formations in the Extreme Cold
Lake Michigan transformed even more dramatically due to the extreme cold that Milwaukee experienced the…
Bonding with Birds of Prey
Two distinct aspects of Schlitz Audubon are the Nature Preschool and our Raptor Program. Children…
Ice Canos Have Returned
Ice canos and other ice formations have returned to the shoreline at Schlitz Audubon. Below…
Snowshoeing
For the adventuresome, myriad possibilities await for those looking to discover the haunts and byways…
Pond Life in Winter
During the quiet months of winter, the ponds at Schlitz Audubon are still. Often frozen…
The Importance of Glaciers to Wisconsin
The Ice Age is a period in geological history in which the atmosphere and Earth’s…