Evenings at the Center
One of the many joys of summer is the long-lasting daylight, giving you more time…
Category: Wisconsin Nature
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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…
Blue-spotted Salamanders
One of the Center’s intriguing life forms is the blue-spotted salamander, a mole salamander which…
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…