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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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    Wreath-Making

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    Create fun and festive winter décor with forest staff and make a beautiful wreath using natural materials.

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    Wreath-Making

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    Create fun and festive winter décor with forest staff and make a beautiful wreath using natural materials.

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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. Stewardship Saturday is the last Saturday of each month. We appreciate our volunteers!

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    #OptOutside Hike

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    Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 28, and join Havenwoods State Forest as we green up Black Friday.

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    Explore Your Senses with Fighting Blindness

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    Use your sense of taste, touch, smell and sound in this indoor program focused on senses.

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    Welcoming Winter Wellness Walk

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    The forest is changing! Let’s honor this transition by observing the many changes to plants, animals, and seasonal changes on this all-ages walk.

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    HARVEST FEST

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    Join us for an afternoon of fun, family and community!

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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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    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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