Top rated Nature preserves in Wauwatosa, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Wauwatosa

Experience the best that Wauwatosa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 649 places from Nature preserve category.

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Outdoor Discovery Center

Nature preserve

Educational facility at a nature preserve with exhibits on native animals & play areas for kids.

4.90 (932 reviews) (~159.86 km from centre)

Schmeeckle Reserve

Nature preserve

280 acres of forest & trails on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, with a big lake.

4.90 (722 reviews) (~207.64 km from centre)

Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lost my cat Willy here in the evening on September 4th. If you come to hike here please look out for him! Added pictures below. Beautiful trail and views so if you’re in the area take the time to look for him! Posters on the trailheads.

4.90 (689 reviews) (~133.11 km from centre)

Cave Point - Clay Banks State Natural Area

Park

Network of coastal wetlands, dunes & forests known for walking paths & lakes rich in bird life.

4.90 (549 reviews) (~219.57 km from centre)

University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Arboretum

1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.

4.90 (398 reviews) (~115.1 km from centre)

Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 I absolutely love going to this little marsh, walking the long boardwalk. I have a birding app which identifies a lot of different birds so we had a lot of fun. It’s very easy to walk as it’s all new. It also has very close parking available truly worth taking your binoculars.

4.90 (392 reviews) (~214.43 km from centre)

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

Nature preserve

👍👍 Well marked and maintained trails. Good for a private hike with your favorite person or pet. Interactive signs make shorter portions of the trails good for kids. In addition there's a beautiful visitors center that has a wealth of information about the area habitats. Roughly 8 miles of trails. Highl...

4.90 (228 reviews) (~228.1 km from centre)

Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center

Visitor center

4.90 (226 reviews) (~207.64 km from centre)

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 This time of year, October, is a great time to go and observe the birds who are migrating through on their way to the South. The confluence of the two rivers makes it a wonderful resting and feeding area. This area is so well-maintained and it was a beautiful day! We saw beautiful white swans and a...

4.90 (197 reviews) (~183.22 km from centre)

Open Door Bird Sanctuary

Bird watching area

👍👍 we visited open door on 9/2 and had such a great time viewing the birds and learning about them. the folks running this sanctuary are extremely kind and knowledgeable. every half hour of the day, a different bird would be taken out by a volunteer to show us up close and give a lesson on. the sanctua...

4.90 (123 reviews) (~220.52 km from centre)

Trailside Museum of Natural History

Museum

Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.

4.90 (110 reviews) (~129.42 km from centre)

Glenview Woods

Nature preserve

👍👍 My favorite forest walking experience. Easy and short trail loops mostly in an hour long. Four seasons give distinctive scenic views and wildlife. Highly recommended for families. Closed between sunset and sunrise.

4.90 (85 reviews) (~110.87 km from centre)

Carl and Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 I went birding here and was no disappointed. The trail system is nicely maintained and the land is beautiful. I was able to see a large variety of birds including a pair of bald eagles. I did a total of 5 miles there and didn't even get to see it all. I will absolutely be going back.

4.90 (61 reviews) (~111.58 km from centre)

House In The Wood

Retreat center

4.90 (55 reviews) (~68.54 km from centre)

Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 These trails are a challenge but so much fun.

4.90 (48 reviews) (~173.44 km from centre)

Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve, SWMLC

Nature preserve

👍👍 The newest addition to the SWMLC is an amazing nature preserve worth visiting and getting your hike on! Follow the 1.4-mile picturesque ‘yellow’ trail that winds its way with the river, and gives you some amazing fall color scenery. Or go for a shorter woodsy 0.8-mile ‘white’ trail through the fores...

4.90 (47 reviews) (~185.98 km from centre)

Shirley Heinze Land Trust

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place with lots of trails. Come prepared with bug spray and appropriate clothing for avoiding poison ivy and ticks.

4.90 (47 reviews) (~184.53 km from centre)

Crossroads At Big Creek

Nature preserve

👍👍 I can’t say enough about this place! I am so glad this land is been preserved. So beautiful, so many hiking options, great place for cross country skiing. When you compare this place to the state parks, it has more to offer without having to purchase a sticker. It is a great place to drop a contribu...

4.90 (43 reviews) (~205.41 km from centre)

Kennicott's Grove Nature Preserve

Park

👍👍 I love this place so much! It’s very beautiful and romantic!

4.90 (40 reviews) (~108.38 km from centre)

Spring Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Fantastic nature preserve and a great place for bird watching. New observation platform provides an intimate place to view nature from a raised platform.

4.90 (31 reviews) (~64.53 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Wauwatosa, United States