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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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    Naturalist’s Backyard Volunteering Days

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    Help us maintain and improve the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard area by removing invasive plants.

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    Family Friendly Forest Bathing Walk

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    Enjoy the wonder of nature during this family friendly forest bathing walk. We will use our senses to explore and connect with the nature at Havenwoods. Walk will be led by Anne David, certified nature and forest therapy guide.

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    Nature Craft: Prairie Origami

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    Join us for a paper crafting session inspired by Wisconsin prairie wildlife - let's explore nature through art together!

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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 morning of the second Saturday of every month.

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    Prairie Planting Week

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    Join us to plant thousands of prairie plants at Havenwoods for our Naturalist’s Backyard project.

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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.

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    Stewardship Saturday: Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

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    The Friends of Havenwoods State Forest and DNR will be hosting events as part of the Southeast Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium’s annual Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon!

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    Search For Spring Wildflowers Hike

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    Join Havenwoods staff in viewing and learning about the wildflowers and plants found in spring!

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    Nature Craft

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    Express your creativity through a nature craft.

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    Bat Hike

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    Learn about bats and hike to locate them at Havenwoods.

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