Parks
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Monarch Tagging
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Join forest staff to tag monarch butterflies as part of the Monarch Watch program! Learn how to properly catch and tag the butterflies, and collect data on each migrating butterfly. Data will be submitted for monitoring successful migrations south.
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Monarch Magic with Randy Peterson
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Artist and Monarch enthusiast Randy Peterson presents a fascinating look at the monarch butterfly life cycle.
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Dutch Oven Cooking
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With 30 years of experience under their belts, Pat and Mike Ward have a wealth of information to share about the how-tos of Dutch oven cooking whether it be for your next camping trip or backyard cookout.
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Fur, Skulls, Scat and Tracks Challenge
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Drop in near the park office to learn about some of the animals that call our state home. Check out our table of artifacts to get hands-on with fur, skulls, scat, and tracks and test your identification skills!
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Prairie Walk and Talk
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Join us for a short hike through our prairie! Led by two naturalists, we'll discuss the flora and fauna found in the prairie as well as answer questions about the park.
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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 each month.
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Mindful Hike
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Join us for a guided hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress and enhance over all well-being. Bring a small blanket/mat/towel to sit on and a bottle of water. Dress for the weather. Kids ages 10 and up are welcome.
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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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Second Saturday Bird Walks
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk while exploring Havenwoods State Forest. We’ll have fun spotting and identifying birds as we go.
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Birds The Word
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Join Master Naturalist Bonnie Lunde as she takes you through the trails at Harrington Beach State Park.