Butterflies, Bees, & Wild Bergamot
A favorite native wildflower of mine is in bloom all over the Center! Pretty much…
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Prairies and Predators
The mixed tall grass prairie at Schlitz Audubon is a stunning sight in the summer…
A Plant That Changes Ponds
When hiking at Turtle Pond visitors will see a layer of bright green on the…
Backyard Beekeeping and Your Native Garden
In Wisconsin, we have 500 identified species of native bees. Most of them are difficult…
Roadside Raptors: Red-tailed Hawks
Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) are the most common raptors in Wisconsin and in North America….
Evenings at the Center
One of the many joys of summer is the long-lasting daylight, giving you more time…
Dragonflies: Nature’s Aerial Hunters
Dragonflies are majestic in their beauty. The sheen of their iridescent bodies, their prominent, specialized…
Lake Michigan Colors
Lake Michigan is a slightly different color almost every time you look at it. Seeing…
Magnificent Tree Species of the Center
Every detail you notice in the forests of Schlitz Audubon is as interesting as it…
Gardening with Native Plants
Creating a garden with native plants is a great way to invest in the health…
Spring Ephemerals
When one asks people what their favorite thing is in nature, the two most popular…
Wetland Heroes: Reptiles and Amphibians
It is nearly impossible for our eyes to grasp what takes place below the surface…