Ellwood H. May Environmental Park Explained

Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
Alt Name:Maywood
Photo Width:300
Type:Urban park
Location:3615 Mueller Road
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
United States
Coords:43.781°N -87.757°W
Area:135 acres
Operator:City of Sheboygan
Visitation Num:17,000+
Open:6 AM - 10 PM
Yeararound
Hiking Trails:5 miles (trail length)
Parking:Yes
Species:American woodcock
Red-tailed hawk
Hooded warbler

Ellwood H. May Environmental Park (known as Maywood) is a 135acres 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maywood – Ellwood H. May Environmental Park. Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail.
  2. Web site: Wm. A Hayssen Pavilion, Ecology Center addition.
  3. Web site: Maywood Earth Ride. 24 January 2015.