Spring Thaw
The spring thaw is happening! The ice on our ponds is finally melting, although some…
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Late Winter Ice Formations
As warmer temperatures and the beginning of spring is on the horizon, ice formations along…
Ice Formations in the Extreme Cold
Lake Michigan transformed even more dramatically due to the extreme cold that Milwaukee experienced the…
Ice Canos Have Returned
Ice canos and other ice formations have returned to the shoreline at Schlitz Audubon. Below…
Icicles at the Lake Michigan Shoreline
It’s been a generally mild winter this year, so we are still waiting for snow…
Autumn Colors at Schlitz Audubon
When we think of autumn colors, reds, oranges, and yellows are usually the first to…
Summer Insects, Up Close and Personal
Buzzing, flying, crawling summer insects and creatures are abundant currently all around the Center. It’s…
Fluttering of Summer at Schlitz Audubon
Hot August days provide the best conditions for all of the fluttering creatures of summer…
Magnificence of Milkweed and Other Native Plants
Common Milkweed and Butterfly Weed (a type of milkweed) have been two of my favorite…
Patches of Bright Color at the Center
The warmth of July is here! Monarchs have returned, wildflowers are blooming, and Lake Michigan…
A Long Hike on the Summer Solstice
On the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, I decided to take a…
Late Spring and Early Summer Blooms
Mid-June is a great time to experience late spring and early summer blooms. We are…