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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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    Stewardship Saturdays

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    Join our staff to help remove invasive plants and keep the property beautiful for all to enjoy! Additional volunteer opportunities, including planting and leading hikes, are available.

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    Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth

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    See the classic Shakespeare play, Macbeth, at Wisconsin State Parks!

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    Geocaching - Havenwoods History

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    Discover history and solve a puzzle while spending time outside! Join Havenwoods Staff for a geocaching adventure.

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    Evening Walk

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    Take a guided hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening. Dress for the weather. This hike will cover 1 mile.

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    Kids Yoga in the Park

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    Holly from Cultivate Yoga MKE will lead a free outdoor kids yoga practice.

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    Animal Adventure

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    Learn how we take care of the animals and see what they eat for lunch.

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    Nature Storytime

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    A reading of "I Call It Sky." Each Nature Storytime includes a story and a craft or activity created for little ones that are between 2 and 5 years old.

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    Green Career Fair

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    Green Program Participants, High School Students, Young Adults and those exploring an environmental career are invited to attend this showcase of environmental careers.

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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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    Kids Yoga in the Park

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    Holly from Cultivate Yoga MKE will lead a free outdoor kids yoga practice.

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