Home & Habitat Fest

Description

Join us for an afternoon of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and recreation in Milwaukee.

Pet a turtle, take a hike, grab a bite to eat and get info on a variety of topics including animal habitats, renting and homeownership.

Music by Jahmès Tony Finlayson.

Sponsored by WHEDA & the DNR. This event is free of charge.

Noon - 1 p.m. – Animal Meet & Greet
Have you ever held a snake? Pet a turtle? Get up close and personal with our ambassador animals from Havenwoods!

Noon - 2:30 p.m. – Informational Booths
Learn about the steps to becoming a homeowner, resources to navigate rental issues, small steps everyone can take to improve habitat and more.

Participating organizations include Nearby Nature Milwaukee, Milwaukee Recreation/Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Inner City Sportsmen Club, Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation, Housing Resources, Inc., Acts Housing, Social Development Commission, USDA Forest Service, Milwaukee County Parks, and Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership, in addition to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association.

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Special Guest Speakers
Hear from DNR Secretary Preston Cole, WHEDA CEO Elmer Moore, Jr. and Milwaukee Housing Authority Executive Director Willie Hines to find out what they are doing to support both habitat improvement and housing initiatives in Milwaukee.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Havenwoods History Hike
Did you know there used to be 39 buildings on the property that is now a 237-acre state forest? Learn about the history and habitat improvement projects that have been completed and those yet to come.