Hawthorn Glen in Milwaukee

This 25-acre preserve is owned by Milwaukee Public Schools, which use it as an Outdoor Education Center serving students in Milwaukee area schools. It features a large woodland, small prairie, fen, and pond, a pollinator garden, a steep bluff, and a large open field. A ¾-mile nature trail connects them all and becomes a cross-country ski trail in winter (ski rentals available).

 

Amenities include a small Nature Museum, playing fields, picnic shelter and tables, and a playground.

 

The Nature Museum is free and open to the public, but has limited hours.

 

For more information, including museum hours, go to the MPS Recreation website.

 

 

Gallery (click to enlarge)