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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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Autumn Forest Bathing
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Mark the autumn equinox with a peaceful community forest bathing walk. The autumn equinox is a time of transition when summer’s energy shifts toward the quiet of winter.
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Havenwoods After Dark
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Enjoy the magic of nature in the city at night! Sip on a mocktail made with native plants, make a s’more by the campfire, and head out on a guided nature hike to discover Havenwoods after dark. This event is geared towards adults but everyone is…
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Evergreen Series: Crafting Social (50+)
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Bring your own craft or make a new one with us! Enjoy being creative, crafty and connected. This program is ideal for adults 50+ and their guest, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.
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Monarch Tagging
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Join forest staff to tag monarch butterflies as part of the Monarch Watch program! Learn how to properly catch and tag the butterflies, and collect data on each migrating butterfly. Data will be submitted for monitoring successful migrations south.
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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 each month.
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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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Second Saturday Bird Walks
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk while exploring Havenwoods State Forest. We’ll have fun spotting and identifying birds as we go.
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Learn to Cook Venison (Milwaukee County)
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Learn how to turn your venison into a delicious meal!
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Good Hope Library Walking Club
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Join Good Hope Library staff on a guided walk through the forest. Walk as you listen to your own audio book or discuss your favorite reads with fellow readers!
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Evergreen Series: Cozy Bird Watching (50+)
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Borrow a pair of binoculars, learn about the birds that live in and move through the forest from the comfort of a seat. No bird experience or knowledge needed. Indoors or outdoors as the weather allows.