The Squires’ Property is a unique and important project.  The 116 acre site was previously used as a golf course.  However, the site boasts significant ecological value and restoration potential due to its size and proximity to Lake Michigan. The property is located on the Lake Michigan shoreline with the majority of the golf course situated approximately 600 feet inland. It is one of the largest tracts of open land remaining in Ozaukee County along Lake Michigan.  The property features a 5-acre hardwood forest with ephemeral (seasonal) ponds, open grassland and prairie, a partially wooded ravine and five constructed wetland ponds.

 

The property’s location and attributes lends itself to supporting migratory birds along the Lake Michigan Flyway.  Immediately upon acquisition OWLT will begin stewardship activities including invasive and exotic plant control. Key restoration projects and restoration preparation activities will be conducted in the Spring of 2009.  Wetland restoration and activities will begin in the summer of 2009 and continue through the fall.

Location: 4970 Country Club Road, Belgium, WI

Lat/Lon: N 43deg 27.50100 min W 87 deg 48.90246 min

From Port Washington, Hwy. LL to Hwy. P (Dixie Road) (Dixie Chicks restaurant is on the SW corner.) East on P. The road curves to the left and go right up to the old clubhouse and parking.

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