Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
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Red-tailed hawk
Hooded warbler
Ellwood H. May Environmental Park (known as Maywood) is a 135-acre (55 ha) city-owned park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The park offers hiking and skiing trails and is open 365-days a year.
The park shares a common border with Evergreen Park to the south.
Wildlife
Deer can be often spotted throughout the park. A butterfly and hummingbird garden is located in the park. Habitats vary over park from restored prairie to old-field, hardwood forest, ponds, mixed woods and the Pigeon River.[1]
Ecology Center
The recently built Ecology Center provides hands-on educational opportunities for students and the general public. The center holds science programs, summer camps and public events.[2] Observation Bee Hive is located within the Ecology Center.
Maywood Earth Ride
The Maywood Earth Ride is an annual non-competitive event for bicycle riders of all ages and abilities. The Earth Ride is not a race and the course is not closed. The annual event rises funds for maintenance of the park.[3]
References
External links
- Ellwood H. May Environmental Park