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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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    Summer Adventure Week

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    All week, Havenwoods will have extended hours for our community to enjoy adventure, recreation and relaxation. Join us for daytime and evening programs every day.

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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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    Walnut Kingdom

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    Enjoy a nature hike here at Havenwoods and learn about trees that use chemical compounds (allelopathy) to protect their kingdom (understory).

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    Havenwoods 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.

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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. Stewardship Saturday is the last Saturday of each month. We appreciate our volunteers for all their hard work! Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes,…

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    Naturalist’s Backyard Volunteering Days

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    Help us maintain and improve the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard area by removing invasive plants.

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    Pollinator Appreciation Day

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    Celebrate the pollinators in our world and enjoy a beautiful day outside with fun, family-friendly hikes, crafts, games and educational workshops.

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    Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…

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    Waterways Celebration

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    Started in 2022 with a Lincoln Creek Summit, this celebration of central city green spaces continues this June.

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    Naturalist’s Backyard Volunteering Days

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    Help us maintain and improve the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard area by removing invasive plants.

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