Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Description
More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
Location
County: Waukesha
Parks_Topic Contact_Kettle Moraine South
Forest Headquarters
S91W39091 State Rd 59
Eagle, WI 53119
United States
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Night Hike
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Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.
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Night Hike
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Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.
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Nature Journal Club
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Journalers are encouraged to spend time documenting what they observe. Basic supplies of a simple journal, colored pencils, watercolor paint and paper will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own journal and supplies if they wish.
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Summer Wildflower Walk
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Explore the blooming prairies of the Southern Unit. Meet at the Forest Headquarters and caravan to where the blooms are best. Wear waterproof shoes/boots and expect uneven terrain. Total hiking distance will be less than 1 mile with many stops to…
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Patch Making at the Gotten Cabin
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Join us in the pioneer Gotten Cabin to explore and to make your own canvas patch!
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Foraging Hike
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Berries, vegetables, and tubers! Many of the plants that grow in our forest are edible and have medicinal uses.
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Nature Journal Club
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Join us for a pressure-free journaling club focused on improving your observation skills and appreciation for nature.
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Accessible Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting
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Help us celebrate the new accessible kayak launch at Ottawa Lake.
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Patch Making at the Gotten Cabin
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Join us in the pioneer Gotten Cabin to explore and to make your own canvas patch!
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Foraging Hike
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Berries, vegetables, and tubers! Many of the plants that grow in our forest are edible and have medicinal uses.