County Grounds Park / Sanctuary Woods - Forest Tour 10/25/25 @9am

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am UTC-05:00

Do Not Use This Address - See map at www.countygroundsfriends.org | Milwaukee

County Grounds Park \/ Sanctuary Woods - Forest Tour 10\/25\/25 @9am
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~1 mile free guided hike of Wauwatosa Sanctuary Woods and surrounding area
About this Event

๐Ÿ‚ About the Tour
Come marvel at the magnificent old native trees that survived the deforestation of the 1800s. ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒณ
On this walk, youโ€™ll learn how to identify and appreciate some of the parkโ€™s most impressive species, including:

  • Sugar maple ๐Ÿ
  • White oak & bur oak ๐ŸŒณ
  • Basswood ๐ŸŒฟ

Many of these giants are hundreds of years old! Youโ€™ll also notice the diversity of smaller trees, shrubs, and ground cover that thrive beneath their canopy. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒธ

๐ŸŒŸ Your Guide
This tour is led by Jim Thielke, a UWโ€“La Crosse graduate in plant & fungal biology and a Naturalist at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.

๐Ÿ‘ฃ Details

  • Distance: ~1 mile with frequent stops
  • Dress for the weather ๐ŸŒฆ
  • Paths are not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors
  • ๐Ÿšป No onsite restrooms
  • ๐Ÿ• Friendly dogs on leash are welcome!
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Tours are appropriate for all ages.


๐Ÿ’š 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 youโ€™re inspired, consider a $5 per person donation โ€” every bit helps with:

  • Habitat restoration ๐ŸŒป
  • Tree planting ๐ŸŒณ
  • Invasive species removal ๐ŸŒฑ
  • Outreach and education ๐Ÿ“š
  • Park signage ๐Ÿš

๐Ÿ’ณ Donate anytime online: PayPal (accpeting all credit cards)

๐Ÿ’ต Or after the tour: Cash, or checks made out to โ€œThe Park People of Milwaukeeโ€ (write โ€œCounty Groundsโ€ in the memo).


๐Ÿš— Important Location Info

  • Search โ€œSanctuary Woods Parkingโ€ 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: ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.countygroundsfriends.org


๐Ÿ“ง Questions? Email:

๐ŸŒŸ Step into the shade of centuries-old giants and discover the natural treasures of County Grounds Park! ๐ŸŒŸ


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Do Not Use This Address - See map at www.countygroundsfriends.org, 8624 West Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, United States

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