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January 28, 2021
Seasonal Sightings, Wisconsin Nature

Hiking in Wisconsin’s Winter Landscape

Few things are less predictable than a Wisconsin winter. Snow can fall in flurries or…

November 16, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

How Insects Survive the Winter: Diapause

Wisconsin winters cause most of us to bundle up and spend more time indoors. But…

October 20, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

Climate and the Tension Zone in Wisconsin

If you’ve ever driven between northern and southern Wisconsin, you may have noticed a difference…

August 25, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

The Significance of Prairie Insects

Many creatures live in the prairie, and all of them contribute to its immense diversity….

August 3, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

Lifeways of Avian Aerial Insectivores

Written with contributions from Don Quintenz, Michelle Allison, and Zoe Finney If you’ve ever seen…

August 3, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

Viewing the 2020 Summer Night Sky

This summer’s night sky is teeming with extraordinary sights. Head away from city lights and…

July 27, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

Prairie Wildflowers of the Center

Schlitz Audubon is fortunate to have high quality prairie both near the Visitor Center and…

May 18, 2020
Wisconsin Nature, Nature From Home

Spring Bees in Your Backyard

As springtime blooms emerge, so do many pollinators. Some of the most interesting and important…

May 5, 2020
Wisconsin Nature, Nature From Home

Emerson, the Center’s Snapping Turtle

Emerson, our well-loved Snapping Turtle, has lived at Schlitz Audubon for over 20 years. He…

April 20, 2020
Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

Basics of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Learn more about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird with this infographic that details their migration, their diet,…

April 7, 2020
Wisconsin Nature

Forest Succession: How Tree Communities Form

Wisconsin has millions of acres of forests, divided into two main areas based on soil…

April 6, 2020
Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

The Resounding Behaviors of the Red-winged Blackbird

An early sign of spring in Wisconsin is the trilling siren of the Red-winged Blackbird…

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