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Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest

Description

Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin’s only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over six miles of trails. Explore one of the four ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.

Location

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  43.129796, -87.967411

County: Milwaukee

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    Wreath Making

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    Create fun and festive winter décor. Join forest staff and make a beautiful wreath using natural materials.

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    Animal Feeding

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    Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Each animal feeding will focus on one of the animal ambassadors that live in the Havenwoods Nature Center.

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    Stewardship Saturday

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    Join our staff to help remove invasive plants and keep the property beautiful for all to enjoy.

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    Opt Outside Hike

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    Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 29 and join Havenwoods State Forest as we work to green up Black Friday.

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    Forest Painting

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    Paint the forest this fall! Take a short hike to where we will set up to paint a beautiful forest scene. All skill levels welcome.

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    Scat-venger Hunt

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    Drop in to get the scoop on poop as we learn about animal scat!

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    Soulful Strides: Women's Hike

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    Are you ready to rejuvenate your spirit and forge meaningful connections? Join Nearby Nature for a transformative experiences designed for Black women to bond with nature and each other as we enjoy a crisp, fall hike in Havenwoods State Forest.

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    Soulful Strides: Men's Hike

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    Are you ready to rejuvenate your spirit and forge meaningful connections? Join Nearby Nature for a transformative experiences designed for Black men to bond with nature and each other as we enjoy a crisp, fall hike in Havenwoods State Forest.…

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    Open Crafting

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    Grab your project and meet up with fellow crafters at the Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center on the morning of the second Saturday of every month.

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    Game Night

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    Head over to Havenwoods for a family-friendly night of games and snacks.

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