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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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    Wild Game Cooking Class

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    Learn how to cook wild game and enjoy a meal with John Motoviloff from Pheasants Forever.

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    Havenwoods History Hike

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    Join us on a hike through Havenwoods, where we’ll talk about Havenwoods’ history and where we are headed next.

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    Evening Walk

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    Take a guided 1.5-mile hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening.

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    Raptor Day

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    Come along on a guided bird hike from 11 a.m. to noon (binoculars will be available for use), create some bird-related crafts in the nature center and meet some live raptors from 1 to 2 p.m. with the Eagle and Friends program presented by Schlitz…

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    Stewardship Saturdays

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

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    Home & Habitat Fest

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    Join us at this family-friendly event focused on housing and recreation in Milwaukee.

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    Midday Walk

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    Enjoy nature over the lunch hour with a short, 1-mile guided walk through Havenwoods.

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    Doors Open

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    Visitors of all ages can drop in from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. to see our reptiles and amphibians and participate in family-friendly activities.

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    Yard Games

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    Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon playing yard games near the prairie.

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    Nature Storytime

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    Each Nature Storytime includes a story and a craft or activity created for kids ages 2- 5.

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