Help protect Waukesha County's Natural Areas and Parklands

The Parkland Conservation Fund was created in 2019 to help protect, restore, and enhance greenspaces throughout the Waukesha County Park System. This stewardship fund focuses on wildlife habitat conservation, restoration and improvements to natural areas.

The dedicated fund is an opportunity to invest in local natural resources, public lands and parks for generations to come. Your financial gift will support important projects and will help preserve the diversity of ecotypes found throughout the park system.

Projects are evaluated and selected annually by the County Park System’s Ecology Team. See current projects below.

There are multiple ways to contribute to the Parkland Conservation Fund. Each donation makes a difference and will be recognized. 

Donate Online
 - Stewardship Donation: Give an individual gift or a gift from your business or group. 
 - Tribute Donation: Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute to a friend.

Donate By Mail
Send a check noting “Parkland Conservation Fund” in the memo line to:  
Waukesha County Park System, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., AC 230, Waukesha, WI 53188 

Charitable contributions given directly to Waukesha County are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Nashotah Park Native Prairie Restoration

Creating Pollinator Habitat with Native Prairie Plantings

Restoration of old agricultural fields into native prairie habitat. Native plantings provide habitat for birds, pollinators, and other insects. The beauty of blooming flowers will also add to the natural beauty of Nashotah Park. Read more about this no-mow area in our FAQ Document.

Please donate to help us complete the next phases.

• Phase I: Complete
• Phase 2 & 3: DONATE NOW!

Monches Property Reforestation

Planting a diversity of shrubs and trees along the Oconomowoc River Greenway to reduce pollution from agricultural land and improve water quality. A partnership with the Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program (OWPP). Please donate to help us complete the next phase.

• Phase I: Complete
• Phase 2: DONATE NOW!

Charitable contributions given directly to Waukesha County are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.