Vernal Ponds
Spring signifies the start of a new year in the natural world. After the Vernal…
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Wisconsin’s First Spring Flowers: Skunk Cabbage
As snow melts and frozen ground thaws, the rich soil prepares for spring flowers and…
Phenology
Spring at the Center is a time to witness rebirth. We witness blossoming ephemeral wildflowers…
Snowshoeing
For the adventuresome, myriad possibilities await for those looking to discover the haunts and byways…
Pond Life in Winter
During the quiet months of winter, the ponds at Schlitz Audubon are still. Often frozen…
The Importance of Glaciers to Wisconsin
The Ice Age is a period in geological history in which the atmosphere and Earth’s…
Helping Birds in Winter
Look out your backyard window, or take a walk at the Center, and you’ll likely…
The Art and Science of Ice Formations
Winter brings spectacular sights along with the transformations that take place at Schlitz Audubon. Take…
The Science Behind Fall Colors in Wisconsin
Fall colors in Wisconsin provide a vast array of breathtaking views to witness at Schlitz…
Nocturnal Adaptations
Owls are widely regarded as elusive and stealthy nighttime predators. Of the approximately 450 known…
Lake Michigan Fossils Are a Trip Back in Time
When you hike down the bluff to Lake Michigan, you are taking a trip back…