Discover the Signs of Spring
Spring is upon us, with the emergence of new plants, the return of migrating birds,…
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Beyond the Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
When spring arrives in the forest, sunlight beams down between still bare branches, warming the…
Preserving Our Prairies with Prescribed Burning
Prescribed burns are a useful and effective tool for land managers to maintain prairie habitats….
Wild Food for Winter Birds
While the fruits of plants, including large trees, small trees, and shrubs, provide birds with…
The Adaptable Fur of Mammals
In the frigid winter months, how do animals survive? Reptiles and amphibians brumate all winter…
Discover the Changing Fall Season
Fall is an exciting time of seasonal changes at Schlitz Audubon! While October, November, and…
The Melodious Mimics
There is a special family of birds that are distinguished from other bird species by…
Seasonal Sightings: Summer Wildlife In Our Newest Ponds
This summer, take a hike to two of Schlitz Audubon’s newest wetlands: Dragonfly Pond and…
Beautiful Butterflies
Summers shimmer with brightly colored butterflies, which are insects in the order Lepidoptera. The words…
The Yellow Warbler
The Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) arrives with the first wave of warbler species to migrate…
Joy of Birding
Spring is an exciting time to start birding, as birds display illuminating color and delightful…