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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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    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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    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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    Invasive Species Awareness Day

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    A day full of workshops, crafts, resources, hikes and more! Learn how to identify and manage invasive species and how native plants help our ecosystem through interactive programs.

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    Habitat Helpers—Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

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    Volunteers will assist with removing garlic mustard and dame's rocket from various areas throughout Havenwoods 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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    Habitat Helpers - Native Prairie Planting

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    We have about 3,000 prairie plants to get in the ground this Summer!

  • Event

    Habitat Helpers - Native Prairie Planting

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    We have about 3,000 prairie plants to get in the ground this Summer!

  • Event

    Habitat Helpers—Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

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    Volunteers will assist with removing garlic mustard and dame's rocket from various areas throughout Havenwoods State Forest.

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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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    Habitat Helpers - Native Prairie Planting

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    We have about 3,000 prairie plants to get in the ground this Summer!

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