Citizen Science Programs Wetland Monitoring Strap on some boots and survey for sensitive species that inhabit local wetlands. Reptile Conservation Collect data on turtles, snakes, and lizards that live in the park system‘s natural areas. Bird Conservation Waukesha County boasts 72 eBird hotspots! Grab some binoculars and help document breeding and migratory birds using the park system‘s vital natural areas during spring, summer, and fall. Wildlife Nest Box Monitoring Monitor or build nest boxes for raptors, mammals, ducks, and songbirds. Build and install new nest boxes, providing crucial habitat for wildlife. Mammal Monitoring From otters to meadow voles, document what mammal species live in our parks and greenways. Invertebrate Monitoring Join staff and experienced invertebrate enthusiasts to learn about essential pollinators and flying insects. Asian Clam Monitoring Join staff as we survey local rivers in search of invasive Asian Clams. No experience necessary and come prepared to get wet.
MAKING SURE THAT COMMON SPECIES REMAIN COMMON, AND THAT RARE, THREATENED, AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE PROTECTED.
Stewardship Projects Habitat Restoration Workdays Work with staff and volunteer Site Stewards to remove invasive species from our natural areas. Our workdays focus on the globally-imperiled oak ecosystems within Waukesha County. Rare Plant Conservation Help staff look for and monitor populations of rare, threatened, or endangered plant species. Actively collect and propogate native plant seeds and report new invasive species. Photo Point Monitoring Track the progress of restoration projects by capturing photographs at designated photo points throughout the park system.
SUPPORTED BY
#Wi l dIn Wa u ke sh a #Di sc ov e rYou rPa rks 25
