Kurtz Woods State Natural Area

Kurtz Woods State Natural Area contains approximately 42 acres of a southern mesic forest, a remnant of the pre-european settlement forest community that once covered much of southeastern Wisconsin. The Preserve hosts over eighty species of trees, shrubs and spring ephemerals and has remained intact for at least 100 years. The trees are predominantly sugar maple and American beech with smaller numbers of basswood, white ash, and black cherry. Many large individual trees are present and create a mature, fairly closed canopy environment. Unique woodland wildflowers found at this property include hepatica, bloodroot, wild leek, and spring beauty.