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1. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and
17. Fort Howard Paper Foundation Wildlife Area
General Description | Facilities | Directions | Contact | Submit Observations
Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and the Fort Howard
Paper Foundation Wildlife Area together encompass 919 acres of mixed wetland
and forest habitats, the West Shore Interpretive Center and excellent
hiking trails. Managed by the Brown
County Park Department, Barkhausen supports one of the richest remnants
of biodiversity along west shore of Green Bay.
An observation tower and hiking trails offer excellent opportunities for
observing birds and other wildlife at all times of year, particularly
during spring and fall. Habitats include lagoons, shallow wetlands, shrub
swamps, restored prairies, and secondary forest.
West Shore Interpretive Center provides headquarters
for numerous outdoor education opportunities. Programs are offered by
professional naturalists on a wide range of topics. Demonstrations include
a waterfowl management area, prairie restoration site, and native plant
nursery. The area is traversed by over 9 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing,
and cross country skiing. Picnic facilities are present near the interpretive
center and youth group camp is available. Trails are open daily sunrise
to sunset, year-round. The Interpretive Center is open Mon- Fri 9am-4pm,
Sat & Sun noon- 4pm.
Located 5 miles N/NW of Green Bay. Take Highway 41-141 N to Lineville Road (Exit "M"). Turn east on Lineville, continue 0.5 miles to Lakeview Road ("J"). Take J north 0.4 mi to entrance.
Doug Hartman, Manager
2024 Lakeview Drive
Howard/Suamico, WI 54313
920-448-4466
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
© 2001-2004 The Cofrin Center
for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
All Rights Reserved
Last
updated on
May 19, 2004