Park the car or walk straight into one of the best-kept secrets in all of Southeast Wisconsin. Here you can find so many relaxing ways to leave the world behind. Enjoy the rolling creeks and calm ponds, or marvel at lush vegetation with fun names such as Wild Geranium, Angelica, Tall Meadow Rue, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and May Apple. Stroll along a boardwalk hovering above a wetland. Explore the oak woods, deciduous forest, and vast prairie. Walk, run, or meander through the 231 acre property, and rediscover yourself in nature. Uncover the unexpected on one of the many trails taking you through various areas of species of sedges, grasses, and hardwood trees. Indulge in bird or critter watching, as this area attracts over 36 different varieties of birds (most notably the impressive turkey vulture), along with deer, coyote, fox, raccoon, and opossum.
The Property
Explore the parcel and discover its wonderful diversity. There are wetlands at the south end, across from the beach, as well as another in the northeast. Kishwauketoe is also home to a variety of ecosystems including prairie, oak woods, kettle, meadow, deciduous forest, an arboretum, and two creeks.
Accredited by ArbNet, the International Tree Arborist Association’s accreditation program for arboreta, Kishwauketoe demonstrates its commitment to conservation, education, and community engagement through its exceptional tree collection. The property offers walking trails, scenic views, and opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and learn about the local flora.
Over 4 miles of trails are laid out to bring people closer to the various communities on the property. Observe the different plant communities and discover where and why they change. A boardwalk and tower enhance viewing. A pavilion provides shelter and space for activities.