A Week of October
October is easily my favorite month. It is peak time for the vibrant oranges, yellows,…
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Experience Xtreme Raptor Day
Join us on Saturday, November 2, when the Center celebrates all things raptors! Opportunities to…
Wisconsin Master Naturalists Trained to Serve Our Community
This past September, we completed our third Wisconsin Master Naturalist volunteer training course, which prepared…
Nature as Teacher
At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, nature is our classroom, and the sticks, pebbles, and leaves…
Experiencing the Center’s Fall Transformation
As the nights get colder, the Center begins its fall transformation. Quaking aspen, oak, and…
The Hidden Intelligence of Crows
When you hear a loud, hoarse “Caw!” sounding outside, you probably recognize it as the…
The Strategies of Squirrels
Everyone has likely been in the company of squirrels. Wisconsin is home to seven species…
Wisconsin’s Native Mussels: Important, Diverse, and Threatened
Native freshwater mussels play an important role in healthy water ecosystems. Besides being a source…
The Magic of Seed Dispersal
Written with contributions from Aubrey Ellickson, Sandy Manning, and Don Quintenz When people look at…
Fueling Frenzy for Fall Migration
Wherever you look on the trails currently, there is a frenzy of creatures fueling, and…
Monarch Migration
In Milwaukee, peak Monarch Butterfly migration happens every year in early September. Monarchs will begin…