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Turtle Springs Farm - Conservation EasementCounty: Sheboygan
Lot Size: 34.89 acres Established: 12/18/2025 |
Property Story
Turtle Springs Farm sits on the east slope of a recessional moraine that transitions into an outwash plain leading toward the North Branch of the Milwaukee River. The property’s 40 acres include forests, wetlands, natural springs, and grasslands, creating a scenic open landscape that reflects the natural character of the surrounding area. Approximately 35 acres of the property are protected through a conservation easement.
The land supports a rich diversity of wildlife and native habitats. Numerous bird species have been documented here, including Red-headed and Pileated Woodpeckers, Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, Green and Great Blue Herons, American Kestrels, and several owl species. Mammals such as badgers, mink, flying squirrels, and muskrats also rely on the property, along with pollinators like Monarch and Blue Karner butterflies.
Jim and Patti Ellis purchased Turtle Springs Farm in 1993 and have been exceptional stewards of the land ever since. Through decades of thoughtful land management—including tree plantings and habitat restoration—they have nurtured both the ecological health of the property and a strong sense of community around the farm. Their commitment, combined with critical funding support from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), has made it possible to permanently protect this landscape through a conservation easement, ensuring its conservation legacy for generations to come.
The land supports a rich diversity of wildlife and native habitats. Numerous bird species have been documented here, including Red-headed and Pileated Woodpeckers, Bald Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, Green and Great Blue Herons, American Kestrels, and several owl species. Mammals such as badgers, mink, flying squirrels, and muskrats also rely on the property, along with pollinators like Monarch and Blue Karner butterflies.
Jim and Patti Ellis purchased Turtle Springs Farm in 1993 and have been exceptional stewards of the land ever since. Through decades of thoughtful land management—including tree plantings and habitat restoration—they have nurtured both the ecological health of the property and a strong sense of community around the farm. Their commitment, combined with critical funding support from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), has made it possible to permanently protect this landscape through a conservation easement, ensuring its conservation legacy for generations to come.
