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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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    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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    Area of Concern Hike and Program

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    Join the Community Advisory Committee for a free guided hike through Havenwoods State Forest, the location of a future Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC) project.

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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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    Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Program

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    Get ready to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cultural event that honors our deceased loved ones.

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    Bat Hike

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    Bring your family and friends on the night before Halloween to take an evening hike through the forest. We will use sonar detectors to search for bats, our flying mammal friends that aren’t so spooky! Dress for the weather and wear appropriate…

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    FRIENDS OF HAVENWOODS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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    Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Friends of 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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    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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    EXOTIC PET SURRENDER EVENT

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    Do you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will accept fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds and small mammals – no questions asked. Domestic pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs and chickens are…

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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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