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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

 Directions

  43.129796, -87.967411

County: Milwaukee

  • Event

    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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    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—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…

  • 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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    Happy Little 5K

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    Join us at Havenwoods State Forest for a free leisurely 5K walk around the 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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    Work Play Earth Day - Tree and Shrub Planting

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    Trees and shrubs will be planted along the entry road, nature center, trails and for ongoing improvements to our Naturalist’s Backyard project at Havenwoods.

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    Work Play Earth Day - Annual Spring Cleanup

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    Join the Friends of Havenwoods, DNR staff and Milwaukee Riverkeeper for our 30th annual spring cleanup!

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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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