Havenwoods State Forest

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.

Contact

Website: Havenwoods State Forest

Location

 Directions

  43.129796, -87.967411

County: Milwaukee

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    Summer Adventure Days - 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.

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    Summer Adventure Days - Nature Short Films

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    Drop in anytime to enjoy a series of short films that highlight intrepid adventurers, showcase wild places and feature animals in nature. Documentaries, animation and narrative films are all included in this short film series.

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    Summer Adventure Days - Bubble Fun, Tie Dye and Lemonade

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    Celebrate the fun and science of bubbles. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities involving bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Bring a cotton shirt or cotton fabric to take home a colorful tie-dye project and cool off with a refreshing lemonade.

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    Summer Adventure Days - Outdoor Yoga and Mindfulness

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    Welcome your day with a session of mindfulness and affirmations while participating in basic stretch movements outside in our Arboretum.

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    Summer Adventure Days - Campfire And S'mores

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    Come join us at Havenwoods State Forest to make s’mores, enjoy the cozy fire and practice putting up a tent. All ages and abilities welcome.

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    Summer Adventure Days - History Hike

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    Join Havenwoods staff on a hike through the forest. We'll talk about the forest's history and where we are headed next!

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    Summer Adventure Days - Storytime With Animals

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    Come listen to a book and meet the animals in real life.

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    Second Saturday Bird Walk

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

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    Textures, Smells and Colors Hike

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    Join us for a colors, textures and smells scavenger hunt through our 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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