8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI 53097 | (262) 242-8055 | Open Daily: Dawn to Dusk
Your generous contribution keeps MNP free and accessible while funding vital restoration, education, and conservation programs.
Mequon Nature Preserve is completely funded by grants and charitable donations. Your support ensures we can continue offering FREE programs and access to 510 acres of restored habitat. Every gift—whether supporting education, restoration, research, or operations—makes a direct impact on our ability to inspire environmental stewardship and protect this vital green space for future generations.
Mequon Nature Preserve is recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. View our most recent 990: Mequon Nature Preserve_2024 990
Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The preserve is completely funded by grants and donations—your support makes everything we do possible.
For questions about your donation or tax documentation, please contact our office at (262) 242-8055.
To see past 990s and Year End Reports, please click here.
We’re deeply grateful to all our donors, sponsors, and funding partners who make our work possible. Your belief in our mission allows us to restore habitat, educate thousands of students, and keep this vital green space free and accessible for all.
Support the overall mission of the organization and ensure we remain FREE for all. Donations help with daily operations, maintenance, and keeping our trails and facilities accessible year-round.
Over 3,000 students visit annually for FREE field trips. Your gift purchases educational supplies and provides busing for Milwaukee Public Schools students who need transportation assistance.
Help us plant thousands of native trees and remove invasive species. Your donation purchases saplings, equipment, and materials needed to convert 510 acres back to forests, prairies, and wetlands.
Tilia and Timber are vital team members whose training and work represent cutting-edge conservation science. Support their ongoing training and detection work for invasive species and wildlife monitoring.
Build long-term sustainability for MNP. Donations to the endowment create a reserve account for future support only—not for immediate projects—ensuring MNP’s mission continues for generations to come.
Support our room rental program and facility maintenance. Your contribution helps keep our meeting spaces available for community organizations and ensures our PieperPower Education Center remains welcoming for all.
Purchase MNP gear and merchandise. Every purchase supports our mission while helping you represent the preserve!
Many employers match charitable donations. Check if your company offers matching gift programs to double your impact.
Include MNP in your estate planning. Contact us to learn about bequests, charitable trusts, and legacy giving options.
Partner with MNP through corporate sponsorships, event support, or employee engagement programs.
Honor a loved one while helping grow a forest. Our Tree by Tree Program lets you sponsor a native tree that will be planted by our staff and volunteers, creating lasting legacy while supporting habitat restoration.
Sponsor a ball and burlap tree (approximately 4-5 feet tall) that’s native to Southeastern Wisconsin. Once planted, you’ll receive a letter with GPS coordinates so you can visit your tree anytime.
Includes: Native tree selection and planting by staff, tree certificate for donor/recipient, GPS coordinates for visits, and contribution to forest restoration.
Environmental Impact: Trees absorb carbon dioxide, improve soil and air quality, provide habitat for wildlife, and preserve biodiversity.
Contact us at (262) 242-8055 or email for assistance with your donation.
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