About this Event
🍂 About the Tour
Come marvel at the magnificent old native trees that survived the deforestation of the 1800s. 🌲🌳
On this walk, you’ll learn how to identify and appreciate some of the park’s most impressive species, including:
- Sugar maple 🍁
- White oak & bur oak 🌳
- Basswood 🌿
Many of these giants are hundreds of years old! You’ll also notice the diversity of smaller trees, shrubs, and ground cover that thrive beneath their canopy. 🌱🌸
🌟 Your Guide
This tour is led by Jim Thielke, a UW–La Crosse graduate in plant & fungal biology and a Naturalist at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
👣 Details
- Distance: ~1 mile with frequent stops
- Dress for the weather 🌦
- Paths are not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors
- 🚻 No onsite restrooms
- 🐕 Friendly dogs on leash are welcome!
- 👨👩👧👦 Tours are appropriate for all ages.
💚 Free Tour, Optional Donations
These tours are completely free, led by volunteers from the Friends of County Grounds Park, a non-profit working to protect and improve this special place.
If you’re inspired, consider a $5 per person donation — every bit helps with:
- Habitat restoration 🌻
- Tree planting 🌳
- Invasive species removal 🌱
- Outreach and education 📚
- Park signage 🚏
💳 Donate anytime online: PayPal (accpeting all credit cards)
💵 Or after the tour: Cash, or checks made out to “The Park People of Milwaukee” (write “County Grounds” in the memo).
🚗 Important Location Info
- Search “Sanctuary Woods Parking” in Apple/Google/Waze for directions.
- The parking circle is about 0.5 mile north & west of 87th & Watertown Plank Rd.
- Tour begins & ends at the square gravel parking lot in the park center at the park sign (see images below).
- Park map: 👉 www.countygroundsfriends.org
📧 Questions? Email:
🌟 Step into the shade of centuries-old giants and discover the natural treasures of County Grounds Park! 🌟
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Do Not Use This Address - See map at www.countygroundsfriends.org, 8624 West Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, United States
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