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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
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6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
United States
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Tech in Nature
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Learn how technology and nature can work together! Utilizing nothing but your phone, identify the nature right outside your door while helping conservation and science.
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Friday Bird Walk
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Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us and join with a naturalist and other birders to experience fall migration. Total distance will be approximately 1.5 miles. No experience necessary!
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Recharge After Work: A Relaxed Nature Walk
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A detoxifying, recharging walk in nature after work. Meet at the Nature Center and go for a stroll, breathing in nature and blowing out stress. All are welcome!
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Creature Feature: Evergreen Series (50+)
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See one of our animals up close, learn about the natural history of their species, and ask questions of our staff. About 30 min. This program is ideal for adults 50+ and their guest, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.
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Home and Habitat Fest & Back to School Giveaway with WHEDA
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Get free back-to-school giveaways, snacks and ice cream (while supplies last) and learn about resources to buy your first home or how to stay in a safe and healthy home.
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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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Pollinator Walk
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Join a naturalist for a casual walk through the gardens and meadow to identify flowers and their pollinator friends! All ages welcome, dress for the weather.
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? The Havenwoods Nature Center is home to over a dozen Wisconsin animals, mostly reptiles and amphibians.
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Evergreen Series: Nature Connection (50+)
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Educator-led program covering plants, history, animals, birds, insects, habitats, conservation, and more.
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Storytime with Animals
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Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature stories and explore the lives of the animals in our Nature Center and forest. Geared toward children under five, but all ages are welcome!