Lake Michigan Colors
Lake Michigan is a slightly different color almost every time you look at it. Seeing…
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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…
The Fascinating Practice of 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…
Pond Life in Winter
During the quiet months of winter, the ponds at Schlitz Audubon are still. Often frozen…
The Importance of Glaciers to Wisconsin
The Ice Age is a period in geological history in which the atmosphere and Earth’s…