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- Email: Havenwoods State Forest
- Phone: tel:+1-414-527-0232
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
County: Milwaukee
Parks_Topic Contact_Havenwoods
6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
United States
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Intro to Camping
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While there is no camping at Havenwoods, summer is a great time to learn how to camp! Learn some basics including how to stay warm, how to set up a tent and how to start a fire. Finish the program with a tasty, fire-roasted treat
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Spanish In Nature! – Learn About Frogs
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Discover and learn everything about frogs through games, crafts, stories and outdoor exploration by the pond! This program is intended for children aged 2-9 and their guardian(s).
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Evening Walk
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Take a guided hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening. Dress for the weather and wear boots in case of mud. About 2 miles.
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Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
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See the classic Shakespeare play, Macbeth, at Wisconsin State Parks!
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Out There Jazz And Poetry Event
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Havenwoods State Forest will welcome improvisational string quartet Tontine Ensemble along with experimental artists C Vadi and Nicholas Elert at the Havenwoods State Forest outdoor amphitheater.
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Film Screening: Side By Side
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Side by Side...this whole world’s a better ride is father/filmmaker Ron Taylor's 35-year lyrical documentary of significant moments of his son Micah who lives with cerebral palsy and disabling conditions.
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Wildflower Hike
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Explore the forest and prairies of Havenwoods on a search for wildflowers. Dress for the weather and wear your boots in case some sections get muddy.
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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 Saturdays
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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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Pollinator Appreciation Day
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A day to appreciate the many animals that move pollen to help plants make fruit or seeds. Learn how to support and protect the pollinators in our world. We will have events and activities for the whole family.