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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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    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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    Bike The Trails

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    Bring your bike and a water bottle and enjoy a guided ride along the trail.

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    Summer Solstice Forest Bathing

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    Celebrate the longest day of the year with a peaceful community forest bathing experience.

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    Shakespeare in the Park: Love's Labour's Lost

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    This is the Summit Players' new production of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost.

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    Milwaukee Fire Department 150th Anniversary

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    The Milwaukee Fire Department is celebrating 150 years of service in 2025! Join the celebration at Havenwoods with a fire truck, activities, s’mores and games while learning about fire safety.

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    Outdoor Yoga and Mindfulness

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    Enjoy a session of mindfulness and affirmations while participating in basic stretch movements outside.

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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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    Second Saturday Bird Walks

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    Enjoy an informal guided birding walk, spotting and identifying birds as we go.

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    Semillitas - What Nature Has To Offer!

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    Come and discover all the amazing things and beautiful places that Havenwoods offers for exploration in this bilingual (Spanish & English) program geared towards youth ages 2-6 years old.

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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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