Specialty(ies):

water, mammals, birds, pollinators, invasives

Purpose:

The Natural Areas team at Milwaukee County Parks manages over 9,000 acres of land, including nine beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan. With the help of volunteers and citizen scientists, the natural areas team monitors wildlife populations, develops habitat restoration plans and protects the wild spaces that enhance the ecological health of Milwaukee County.

Subject Area(s):

Rivers/Streams
Mammals
Birds
Amphibians/Reptiles
Invertebrates (mussels, dragonflies, etc.)
Exotics/Invasive Species

Data Type(s) Collected:

Population Status
Distribution and Range

Volunteer Services:

Training sessions for new volunteers

Accepting New Volunteers?

Yes