Viewing the 2020 Summer Night Sky
This summer’s night sky is teeming with extraordinary sights. Head away from city lights and…
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Prairie Wildflowers of the Center
Schlitz Audubon is fortunate to have high-quality prairie both near the Visitor Center and on…
Spring Bees in Your Backyard
As springtime blooms emerge, so do many pollinators. Some of the most interesting and important…
Emerson, the Center’s Snapping Turtle
Emerson, our well-loved Snapping Turtle, has lived at Schlitz Audubon for over 20 years. He…
Basics of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Learn more about the Ruby-throated Hummingbird with this infographic that details their migration, their diet,…
Forest Succession: How Tree Communities Form
Wisconsin has millions of acres of forests, divided into two main areas based on soil…
The Resounding Behaviors of the Red-winged Blackbird
An early sign of spring in Wisconsin is the trilling siren of the Red-winged Blackbird…
Frost on a January Morning
Frost is a beautiful winter condition that unexpectedly pops up throughout the colder months. While…
Ways to Ensure Safety on the Ice
Ice is one of the most beautiful sights of the winter season, be it the…
Snapshot Wisconsin
Snapshot Wisconsin is a statewide network of trail cameras and volunteers that the Wisconsin Department…
Knowing Your Neighborhood Great Horned Owl
In winter, wildlife’s unspoken goal is to outlast. But when other life seems to enter…