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October 25, 2019
A Walk in the Woods

A Week of October

October is easily my favorite month. It is peak time for the vibrant oranges, yellows,…

October 22, 2019
Raptors

Experience Xtreme Raptor Day

Join us on Saturday, November 2, when the Center celebrates all things raptors! Opportunities to…

October 21, 2019
Center News, Conservation, Citizen Science

Wisconsin Master Naturalists Trained to Serve Our Community

This past September, we completed our third Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer training course, which prepared…

October 14, 2019
Nature Preschool

Nature as Teacher

At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, nature is our classroom, and the sticks, pebbles, and leaves…

October 8, 2019
Wisconsin Nature

Identifying Conifers

Fall is a great time to start paying attention to conifer trees and learn how…

October 7, 2019
Seasonal Sightings

Experiencing the Center’s Fall Transformation

As the nights get colder, the Center begins its fall transformation. Quaking aspen, oak, and…

October 1, 2019
Wisconsin Nature, Birds of Wisconsin

The Hidden Intelligence of Crows

When you hear a loud, hoarse “Caw!” sounding outside, you probably recognize it as the…

September 24, 2019
Wisconsin Nature, Seasonal Sightings

The Strategies of Squirrels

Everyone has likely been in the company of squirrels. Wisconsin is home to seven species…

September 23, 2019
Citizen Science, Wisconsin Nature

Wisconsin’s Native Mussels: Important, Diverse, and Threatened

Native freshwater mussels play an important role in healthy water ecosystems. Besides being a source…

September 17, 2019
Wisconsin Nature, Seasonal Sightings

The Magic of Seed Dispersal

Written with contributions from Aubrey Ellickson, Sandy Manning, and Don Quintenz When people look at…

September 10, 2019
A Walk in the Woods, Wisconsin Nature

Fueling Frenzy for Fall Migration

Wherever you look on the trails currently, there is a frenzy of creatures fueling, and…

September 10, 2019
Wisconsin Nature, Seasonal Sightings

Monarch Migration

In Milwaukee, peak Monarch Butterfly migration happens every year in early September. Monarchs will begin…

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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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