Treasures of Oz 2020 Eco Tour
Autumn Interlude
Visit the treasure sites to experience the most beautiful-in-autumn places in Oz during the week of October 14th to 21st.
Bratt Woods Nature Preserve
Bratt Woods
Located on the Milwaukee River in the Town of Grafton and is easily accessible to area residents via the Interurban Trail.
Kurtz Woods Nature Preserve
Kurtz Woods
Few remnants remain of the deep forests that characterized the pre-settlement era in southeastern Wisconsin. Kurtz Woods is one of them; it hosts more than 82 species of trees and spring ephemerals.
Shady Lane Natural Area Trail
Shady Lane
The property is a natural area of regional significance because of the variety of plants - 75 species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers.
Blue Heron Wildlife Sanctuary
Blue Heron
The trails move through different habitats including wooded areas and grasslands.
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve
Lion’s Den
The Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve is an “ecological jewel” within the Ozaukee County park system.
Be sure to learn about Ozaukee Washington Land Trust’s work to acquire Cedar Gorge/Clay Bluffs for a new Ozaukee preserve for us all to enjoy. If you possibly can, please donate or pledge to donate what you can afford to help with this effort. Together we can make this happen.
All of our partners will miss seeing you this year, but you can visit them at their websites. Take a little time and see what they are up to.