Wisconsin’s Native Mussels: Important, Diverse, and Threatened
Native freshwater mussels play an important role in healthy water ecosystems. Besides being a source…
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The Magic of Seed Dispersal
Written with contributions from Aubrey Ellickson, Sandy Manning, and Don Quintenz When people look at…
Fueling Frenzy for Fall Migration
Wherever you look on the trails currently, there is a frenzy of creatures fueling, and…
Monarch Migration
In Milwaukee, peak monarch butterfly migration happens every year in early September. Monarchs will begin…
Summer Activity of the Center’s Turtles
During the heat of summer, if you go to Mystery Lake or Boardwalk Pond, you…
Butterflies, Bees, & Wild Bergamot
A favorite native wildflower of mine is in bloom all over the Center! Pretty much…
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…