Pigments in Nature
While hiking the trails during the growing season, many people enjoy the brilliant colors of…
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Geologic History of Southeast Wisconsin
The landscape surrounding the greater Milwaukee area has taken many forms and changed many times…
Distinguishing Between the Viceroy and Monarch Butterflies
There are two species of butterflies you may find at the Center in summer that…
Celebrating Native Spring Wildflowers
At Schlitz Audubon, a magical transformation unfolds as the landscape thaws and spring ephemeral wildflowers…
Ferns: Our Living Fossils
Ferns, flowerless plants that have feathery or leafy fronds, have changed little since their prehistoric…
Winter Survival Strategies of Animals
Winter is a challenging time for most animal species in Wisconsin, yet each of them…
See Winter at Schlitz Audubon!
When the days become their shortest and the temperature drops to its lowest, most animals…
Fall Transitions at the Center
As the daylight begins to sneak away from us and the temperature starts to turn,…
How Trees Strengthen Our Forests
Trees are beautiful to observe in all seasons, often with lush greenery in the spring…
Sky Symphony
For centuries, people have looked to the sky for its beauty, wonder, and even inspiration….
Nature Journaling
The practice of keeping a written or illustrated nature journal has existed since the beginning…