Greendale
Ecosystem Overview
The Greendale ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 80% more documented species, Greendale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Allocosa funerea
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Mangora placida
Vireo olivaceus
Red-eyed Vireo
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Cerioporus squamosus
Helvella crispa
White Saddle
Trillium flexipes
drooping trillium
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Osmorhiza claytonii
Woolly Sweet Cicely
Osmorhiza longistylis
Long-Style Sweet Cicely
Veronica serpyllifolia
Thymeleaf speedwell
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Megacollybia rodmanii
Eastern American Platterful Mushroom
Xylaria polymorpha
Dead Man'S Fingers
Picipes badius
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Milwaukee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Greendale. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greendalewithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.