Maywood - Ellwood H. May Environmental Park

10/30/2026

Head on over to 3 Sheeps Brewing Company on Sunday, November 15!

Enjoy locally crafted b**rs, bucket raffles, 50/50 raffle and more in support of Maywood! Event runs 11am-4pm.

On the day of the event, Maywood will receive a $1 donation for every pint of any variety of b**r purchased, including a special limited-edition brew made with genuine Maywood Maple Syrup! The $1 donation per pint special extends through the entire month of November for Wisconsinitis and the Maywood Maple brew.

10/29/2026

Catch the last leaves of fall color before they’re gone for the season. It’s a beautiful day for a walk outside! Park open daily 4am-10pm.

10/29/2026

The Ecology Center at Maywood will be open NOON-4pm on Friday, October 30.

The park and trails are open 4am -10pm daily.

10/27/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are cancelling this Friday's OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Scholars) hike on the Ice Age Trail.

Our next OWLS program is scheduled for Friday, November 6th.

10/24/2026

Head on over to Maywood at 6:30pm to enjoy all the Glow Hike activities... and then head home to enjoy the Brewer's Game.

Glow Hike event info at: https://gomaywood.org/maywood-glow-hike/

Admission fees at the door (cash or card*)
$7 Maywood Members
$10 General Public
Kids 3 and under are free

Concessions and b**r garden at the event are CASH ONLY

*$10 minimum for all debit/credit card charges.

Rumor is we'll have a radio on that will be tuned into the game....

10/23/2026

Planning to join us at the Glow Hike on Saturday evening?

Here's some info to know for the event...

* Event runs 6:30-8:30 pm
* Cash or card for Admission Fees ($7/Maywood Members ; $10 general public; 3 and under are free)
* CASH ONLY for concessions and the b**r garden
*Participants under 18 need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian before participating.

Hope to see you at the Glow Hike!

10/22/2026

There's time for both this Saturday!

Head on over to Maywood at 6:30pm to enjoy the park after dark! We'll have a 3/4 mile glow trail, glow games, concessions & a b**r garden, and a glow dance party.

Enjoy the activities and then hustle home to catch the Brewer's game!

Speed up your check-in by registering in advance: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=169275

Online registration closes at NOON on Saturday.

You can also stop by the Ecology Center Wednesday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-4pm or Saturday 9am-Noon to register.

Registration at the door opens at 6:30pm. Cash is preferred for at the door registration, but cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover) will be accepted.

More event info at: https://gomaywood.org/maywood-glow-hike/

10/21/2026

Another season change to watch for at the park this fall is tamarack trees changing color.

Tamaracks are Wisconsin's only conifer that looses it's leaves each fall. Look for the trees to turn a vibrant yellow before dropping their leaves. Tamaracks have soft needles that grow in small clusters.

Tamaracks reach 40-80 feet tall and prefer moist, wet soils. However, they do not do well with sustained flooding. They are often found near wetlands, swamps, and bogs. They can be an excellent replacement tree for ash trees that have succumbed to emerald ash borer.

Tamaracks are monoecious plants, meaning they have male and female flowers and parts on the same plant. The cones pictured here are mature female cones.

Look for tamaracks in the far north-east corner of the park between the prairie trail and Mueller Road as well as in the wetland areas of the park.

10/20/2026

You can help migrating birds and bats by turning off or dimming exterior lights during their peak migration times.

Bird and bat migration is still in motion: help them fly safely!

Each night, millions of birds (plus migratory bats) are heading to their wintering grounds, so keep exterior lights off or dimmed through October—especially between 11pm and 6am.

Wisconsin’s migrating and hibernating bat species all need dark skies to hunt and roost. To celebrate the world’s only flying mammals, Lights Out Wisconsin collaborators are hosting events around the state for Bat Week 2026, offering opportunities to observe and learn about bats and their important roles in our ecosystems.

🦇To find a local event near you or join a virtual event from anywhere, visit our website or Bat Week’s website.

💡For guidance on how to make your lights more bird and bat friendly, visit the Lights Out Wisconsin website!

(The image shows a group of over 100 bats flying over the trees at dusk. The text reads “Bats need darkness too. Turn off outdoor lights sunset to sunrise. Bat Week 2026: Oct. 24-31")

10/20/2026

We heard there's a certain baseball team playing in a kind of big game the same night as the Maywood Glow Hike....

Stop by the Glow Hike right when it starts at 6:30pm to enjoy the hike, games, campfire, and dance party and then head home to catch most of the game.

The weather Saturday evening is supposed to be fantastic....