Forest Beach Migratory Preserve is a unique and important project. The 116 acre site, previously used as a golf course, boasts significant ecological value and restoration potential due to its size and proximity to Lake Michigan. It is one of the largest tracts of open land along Lake Michigan remaining in Ozaukee County.
The property’s location and attributes lend themselves to supporting migratory birds along the Lake Michigan Flyway.
Features include: a 5-acre hardwood forest with ephemeral (seasonal) ponds, open grassland and prairie, a partially wooded ravine and five constructed wetland ponds.
Today the preserve hosts a “patchwork quilt” of habitats that support migratory birds, reptiles, and mammals of all kinds. An interpretive trail system invites visitors to meander through the preserve and learn about the restoration efforts and the unique habitats created.
The original clubhouse has been renovated and can be used for events of all kinds.
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