Mequon Nature Preserve

10/13/2026

The Pileated Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus, is the largest woodpecker in North America. They live in forests and will look for food in dead trees. They feed mainly on ants and other insects, but will also eat nuts and fruit. The rectangular holes they make in the trees creates homes for many different animals such as owls, ducks, and bats. They might visit your bird feeder if you leave some suet out! Males are black with white and red stripes on their face, a red crest, and white under their wings. Females look similar to males but lack the red stripe on their face. Their bill is almost as long as their head! You might spot or hear this majestic bird in the MNP woodlots!
This photo was taken by MNP volunteer, Steve Weingarth

10/12/2026

Tonight, Monday, October 12 from 5-8pm! Culver's Mequon will be hosting a fundraiser for Mequon Nature Preserve. MNP will receive a certain percentage of all sales during that timeframe. Skip making dinner and come out to eat some yummy food while helping to support our mission!

When: Monday, October 12 from 5-8pm
Where: Culver's Mequon 11150 N Port Washington Rd

10/11/2026

What's your favorite leaf color? Come out and hike the trails to see the fall colors! 🍁

10/09/2026

The gorgeous orange, red, and yellow coloring you see on some of our maple trees comes from pigments called carotenoids (including carotene and xanthophyll). Carotenoids are also present in the leaves throughout spring and summer, but green pigments from chlorophyll are more visible/dominant during those seasons. In fall, green pigments break down due to cooler temperatures and shorter days, revealing bright fall colors from carotene and xanthophyll. Carotene is the same pigment that is found in another fall favorite, pumpkins! Make sure to visit MNP during the fall season to see the changing foliage!

10/09/2026

Tomorrow! Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg will be hosting bingo on Saturday, October 10 at 1:00pm in their Church Hall. Mequon Nature Preserve is the nonprofit of choice that day, where 10% of the proceeds of bingo cards sold will go to our mission!

All are welcome to play, you do not need to be a parish member to attend this fun afternoon.

Address:
Immanuel Lutheran Church Bingo
W61N498 Washington Ave
Cedarburg WI 53012

10/08/2026

We are super excited for this new trail system! This trail section at Kohl Park, part of the Milwaukee County Parks, runs along County Line Rd; directly across the street from our main parking lot. Learn more with the link!

More than two miles for bikers and pedestrians added to northern Milwaukee County.

10/07/2026

This yellow, sun-loving bloom is called Sweet Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia subtomentosa. It blooms from July-October and grows to be up to 6 feet tall. It is a great plant for pollinators and birds love to eat its tasty seeds! It prefers moist soil, but can grow in most soil types and environments. This makes it a great plant to have in your garden!

10/07/2026

Support MNP and play bingo! Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg will be hosting bingo on Saturday, October 10 at 1:00pm in their Church Hall. Mequon Nature Preserve is the nonprofit of choice that day, where 10% of the proceeds of bingo cards sold will go to our mission!

All are welcome to play, you do not need to be a parish member to attend this fun afternoon.

Address:
Immanuel Lutheran Church Bingo
W61N498 Washington Ave
Cedarburg WI 53012

10/06/2026

Get spooky at Mequon Nature Preserve!

Join us for Habitat Haunting on Saturday, October 24, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat around the Streich Family Wetlands, collect goodies along the trails, and enjoy games at Marty's Playspace. This event is fun for all ages, ADA accessible, and leashed dogs are welcome.

Register today: https://vmkt.co/4hyKdGB