LAKE AND NATURE TRAILS
Woodland Trails - planned opening Fall 2021
Naming Sponsorship available - contact Susan @ 414.510.4771 or susan@theconservancy.org
Nature lovers will enjoy the beauty of the woodlands and wetlands as they walk through the Conservancy on nearly two miles of woodland and wetland trails.
Along the lake trail, there are two observation decks with spectacular views of Kopmeier Lake and the surrounding forest. A staircase safely takes the visitor down the kettle from the upper Trail to the lower Trail. Ten rustic resting benches will be strategically placed along the walkway. When you reach the lake, a covered deck and pier will provide pristine views of Kopmeier Lake. As you wind your way through the wetland and woodland trails, inspirational shrines will dot the path.
Kopmeier Lake
Over ten acres in size, Kopmeier Lake is the only glacier lake in Milwaukee County. Created by the Ice Age over 10,000 years ago, it is spring fed and a jewel of nature attracting wildlife of all kinds.
UPDATE!! A DNR survey of the lake found no invasive species of any type. Water quality is excellent and there is NO environmental degradation present. It is a beautiful lake, the best in Milwaukee County. We promise to keep it this perfect for generations to come.
The nature trails and Kopmeier Lake provide an educational and unique experience on historic conservancy land.
Exploring and Learning
There is something for everyone at the Conservancy
There is nothing quite like it anywhere else. A sparkling, spring-fed body of water that plunges 35ft deep. On the high ground above this glacial lake is a forest of high-quality hardwoods with a forest floor alive with flowers and mushrooms. This idyllic retreat is a little jewel that has been hiding in plain sight for well over a century.
And it's on its way to being one of the most attractive and innovative nature preserves in the state.
The Lake and Nature Trails will be accessible to everyone and serve as an "environmental learning lab" for all ages. What can you learn at the Conservancy?
- You can learn about the forest habitat including various plant and wildlife species. Bird migration in the Spring along with resident birds who call the Conservancy home.
- We'll serve as a study lab for students. They will learn and work on the Conservancy, helping us manage the land while studying a vast array of conservation, environmental and health topics. There is no destination that offers unique educational lessons like these for all ages.
- And you'll have opportunities to learn about conservation, forest bathing and preserving our environment from experts. You may want to explore on your own the nooks and crannies of the Trails, observing nature undisturbed. Who knows what you'll discover!
The Conservancy serves a broad and beneficial range of interests: environmental, conservation, health and well-being, education and heritage.
Sponsor the Nature Trails
Naming rights for the Trails is $500,000. Other sponsorship options are available. No gift is to small. And we appreciate every one.
