About the Mequon Nature Preserve
The preserve is a square mile of land set aside as a reminder of
how the land looked before European development.
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust surveys and monitors a variety of
wildlife species including; turtles, snakes, salamanders, frogs and
birds. Wildlife diversity is a good indicator of a healthy habitat
and Mequon Nature Preserve is a great example of
how our restoration efforts have increased species richness and
abundance. We have turtles, snakes, frogs, and birds but no
salamanders.
In 2006, the Northern Leopard Frog returned to Mequon Nature
Preserve. This species is an indicator of healthy wetlands systems.
In 2008, the Common Garter Snake, which is another indicator
species was observed. Currently, crayfish are in abundance at the
Mequon Nature Preserve. In pre-settlement times a healthy wetland
ecosystem would include; crayfish, frogs, snakes and
salamanders.
The remaining piece of the puzzle is salamanders, come join us
in our search!!
About Treasures of Oz celebration:
On Saturday, June 18, 2011, we'll celebrate Ozaukee County's
significant natural resources. Join us for the free, kid-friendly,
day of exploring the following seven sites. We'll wrap up the day
with food, music, and a raffle at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve.
See TreasuresOfOz.org for more details.
The 2011 Featured Treasures Sites and their themes are...