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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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    Habitat Helpers - Invasive Species Removal

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    Help us maintain and keep improving on the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard and Rain Garden areas by removing invasives! You’ll learn about what invasive(s) we’re targeting each session, as they change throughout the season. This…

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    Water, Culture and Nature

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    Come and join us to a free bilingual class for families with kids (7-12 years old). We will learn about water, nature, and culture at Havenwoods State Forest. Led by Semillitas (Spanish in Nature), Ometochtli Mexican Folk Dance, Wild Space Dance…

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    Girl Scouts Love State Parks – Havenwoods State Forest

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    Grab a scavenger hunt and make a craft at the Nature Center before heading out to explore Wisconsin’s only 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 second Saturday of each month. This event is free and open to adult members of the public. All portable crafts are welcome - fiber arts, paper…

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    Second Saturday Bird Walks

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    Enjoy an informal guided birding walk while exploring Havenwoods State Forest.

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    Game Night

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    Head over to Havenwoods for a family-friendly night of games, pizza and ice cream sundaes (while supplies last)!

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    Open Crafting

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    Do you love birds and wish you knew more about them? Come learn what birding is all about in this birding 101 class and hike.

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    Bike the Trails

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    Bring your bike and a water bottle and enjoy a guided ride along the trail!

  • Event

    Habitat Helpers - Invasive Species Removal

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    Help us maintain and keep improving on the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard and Rain Garden areas by removing invasives! You’ll learn about what invasive(s) we’re targeting each session, as they change throughout the season. This…

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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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