County Grounds Park / Sanctuary Woods - Forest Tour 11/8/26 @4pm

~1 mile free guided hike of Wauwatosa Sanctuary Woods and surrounding area 🍂 About the Tour Come marvel at the magnificent old native trees that survived the deforestation of the 1800s. 🌲🌳 On this walk, you’ll learn how to identify and appreciate some of the park’s most impressive species, including: • Sugar maple 🍁 • White oak & bur oak 🌳 • Basswood 🌿 Many of these giants are hundreds of years old! You’ll also notice the diversity of smaller trees, shrubs, and ground cover that thrive beneath their canopy. 🌱🌸 🌟 Your Guide This tour is led by Jim Thielke, a UW–La Crosse graduate in plant & fungal biology and a Naturalist at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. 👣 Details • Distance: ~1 mile with frequent stops • Dress for the weather 🌦 • Paths are not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors • 🚻 No onsite restrooms • 🐕 Friendly dogs on leash are welcome! • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tours are appropriate for all ages. 💚 Free Tour, Optional Donations These tours are completely free, led by volunteers from the Friends of County Grounds Park, a non-profit working to protect and improve this special place. If you’re inspired, consider a $5 per person donation — every bit helps with: • Habitat restoration 🌻 • Tree planting 🌳 • Invasive species removal 🌱 • Outreach and education 📚 • Park signage 🚏 💳 Donate anytime online: PayPal (accpeting all credit cards) 💵 Or after the tour: Cash, or checks made out to “The Park People of Milwaukee” (write “County Grounds” in the memo). 🚗 Important Location Info • Search “Sanctuary Woods Parking” in Apple/Google/Waze for directions. • The parking circle is about 0.5 mile north & west of 87th & Watertown Plank Rd. • Tour begins & ends at the square gravel parking lot in the park center at the park sign (see images below). • Park map: 👉 www.countygroundsfriends.org 📧 Questions? Email: [email protected] 🌟 Step into the shade of centuries-old giants and discover the natural treasures of County Grounds Park! 🌟