Mead Wildlife Area

Mead Wildlife Area is a conservation park that spans across three counties and protects wetlands, forests, and open grasslands. The different habitats support varied plant and animal communities, creating a diverse ecosystem within its boundaries.

A private donation in 1959 transferred a substantial land area to Wisconsin for conservation and public outdoor use. The site was then established as a protected area and has operated as such for wildlife management.

The site functions as an environmental research station where universities and wildlife agencies conduct studies on local ecosystems and species.

Maintained trails allow walking year-round at different difficulty levels throughout the property. These paths lead through various habitats and let visitors explore according to their physical abilities.

The site hosts a remarkable diversity of bird species, with hundreds recorded and many that breed locally. Birders visit throughout the seasons to observe migration patterns and nesting activity.