About Bratt Woods
The 15.5 acre Bratt Woods is located on the Milwaukee River in
the Town of Grafton and is easily accessible to area residents via
the Interurban Trail. One of the trails meanders through the
rolling terrain of the forest connecting Cedar Creek Road and the
Interurban Trail. This site was donated to OWLT in 2003. It is a
critical area because it abuts the Milwaukee River and hosts an
upland hardwood forest. Migrating birds benefit from using the
river system. Mature oak and maple trees dominate the forest but
young American beech trees can also be seen. Bratt Woods is growing
into a mature beech and maple forest reflecting its original
character. The site is ideal or hiking, fishing and bird watching.
OWLT staff and volunteers continue to remove invasive species and
build and maintain trails to enhance the public’s enjoyment
of Bratt Woods.
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...