The beauty of winter at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - for those four season people.

The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is one hundred and eighty five acres of natural habitat for birds, wildlife, and humans alike! The land is at the heart of everything they do. It’s allowed the establishment of a 40-year reputation of excellence in environmental education for people of all ages.

Winter is a fantastic time to visit the Center. Depending on the weather and temperature, the Lake Michigan shoreline is continually reshaping itself with ever-changing ice canos, glistening icicles, and breathtaking sunrises. Members can check out snowshoes for free while visiting; $10 per pair for nonmembers. Cross-country skis are welcome on the Center’s trails. See how many tracks you can discover and identify in the snow!

These scenes were captured on the nature trails on January 3, 2016. Enjoy!

The prairies

Eagle nest replica

Mystery Lake education area.

Gorge gateway to the woodland loop (for another season)

Geared up - from the old farm implement area.

Snow Plow?

Snow blower?

Head on collision

Downtown Milwaukes' Upper Lakefront ~ November 2, 2015

From the Miller Pavillion at O'Donnell Park with the Cudahy Tower and University Club Condominium in the background.

"The Calling" by Mark Di Suvero, and the Calatrava Pavillion at the Milwaukee Art Center.

Northwestern Mutual construction

Ginko tree and construction.














Abraham Lincoln Statue in front of the Lincoln Memorial Building.

From the Miller Pavillion with US Bank building in the background.

Atop O'Donnell Park

Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company tower construction.

University Club Condo Tower.

November Stroll Through Kletzsch Park In Glendale Wisconsin

...with Fall still hanging in there!

Slightly Past Peak at Whitnall Park, Milwaukee County Wisconsin

I guess this is lunch for the locals.

The Colors of Fall...

Fall images processed in Painter Essentials 5

Fall Color Walk at Lincoln Park

I enjoyed a walk in the park with Friends of Lincoln Park last Sunday. Award winning photographer (and EPA project manager) Brenda Jones joined us to give tips on fall color photography.  And Julie, plant biologist helped with tree and plant identification to make this an educational and soul-stirring event.

This is an area that was under construction this summer. I look forward to when the Estabrook Dam is functioning again and see an increase in river depth in this area.