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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

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    MLK Day Candlelight Hike

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    Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight!

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    Evening Walk

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    Take a guided 1.5-mile hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening.

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    Nature Tales

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    Each Nature Tales includes a story and a craft or activity created for kids ages 2 –5.

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    Bat Hike

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    Bring your family and friends on Halloween night to take a peaceful evening hike through the park.

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    Exotic Pet Surrender Event

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    Do you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for? If so, bring your pet to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue.

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    Semilitas Open House

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    Drop in and participate in an activity combining Spanish language and nature.

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    Stewardship Saturday

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    Join our staff to help remove invasive plants and keep the property beautiful for all to enjoy.

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    Midday Walk

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    Enjoy nature over lunch with a short, 1-mile guided walk through Havenwoods.

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    Autumn in the Forest

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    Join us for a film screening of Emily Ford’s films (Breaking Trail and A Voice for the Wild) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Nature Center. Then we'll offer a candlelight hike from 5 to 7 p.m.

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    Fall Nature Craft

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    Create a scarecrow or pumpkin from natural and recyclable materials.

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