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Blog

August 10, 2026
Wisconsin Nature, Nature From Home

The Marvels of Moths

By Anna Ostermeier, Communications Specialist

With Contributions from Environmental Educators Alison Schrad & Melanie Ziolecki As daylight fades, the delicate wings of moths begin to stir. Though butterflies tend to capture our attention more, moths are no less diverse, beautiful, and ecologically important. Worldwide, scientists have identified more than 150,000 species of moths, including about… Read Story >

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August 10, 2026
Wisconsin Nature, Nature From Home

The Marvels of Moths

With Contributions from Environmental Educators Alison Schrad & Melanie Ziolecki As daylight fades, the delicate… Read Story >

August 10, 2026
Center News, Donor Impact

Volunteer Spotlight: Leah Pape

The Center has been fortunate to have Leah Pape as a Nature Ambassador and Special… Read Story >

August 3, 2026
Center News, Donor Impact

A Structure with Lasting Impact

Since 2007, the Woodland Loop Bridge and Staircase has fulfilled Schlitz Audubon’s mission of environmental… Read Story >

August 3, 2026
Raptors, Nature From Home, Wisconsin Nature

A Summer Guide to Milwaukee’s Raptors

Summertime in Milwaukee can be idyllic, particularly if you take advantage of the city’s many… Read Story >

July 28, 2026
Seasonal Sightings, Wisconsin Nature

Wildflowers & Winged Collaborators

With Contributions from Jim Thielke, Environmental Educator Summer at the Center features a parade of… Read Story >

July 28, 2026
Wisconsin Nature, Citizen Science

Pond Life Up Close: Aquatic Macroinvertebrates

With Contributions from AJ Grill, Associate Director of Education The Center’s ponds are brimming with… Read Story >

July 15, 2026
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Valkyrie the Bald Eagle

In early summer of 2011, a young Bald Eagle took her first flight from the… Read Story >

June 19, 2026
Center News, Wisconsin Nature

Nature’s Palette Summer Exhibition

On Show in our Mezzanine Art Gallery June 5 – September 3, 2026  This summer… Read Story >

June 11, 2026
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Willow the Northern Saw-whet Owl

In a small Milwaukee classroom, children sit attentively as a Raptor Educator describes the unique… Read Story >

June 11, 2026
Center News

Sound Waves Summer Concert Series 2026

Mondays, July 6 – July 27 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Bring the whole family to… Read Story >

May 19, 2026
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Nature

Raptor Ambassador Spotlight: Sky Walker the Red-tailed Hawk

In late January of 2000, a young family was spending a normal afternoon at home—before… Read Story >

April 27, 2026
Raptors, Birds of Wisconsin, Nature From Home, Wisconsin Nature

Betty & Maverick: The Barred Owl Monitoring Project

In 2025, we launched our Barred Owl nest box livestream, and the public fell in… Read Story >

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