Outdoor Activity
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Winter Tree ID
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It can be tough to identify trees without leaves! This winter, develop the skills to identify trees using clues found in buds, fruits, bark, and branching patterns. Join Dan Buckler, DNR Urban Forester, for a hike through Havenwoods to learn how to…
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Snowshoe Tracking
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Join us for a series of tracking adventures! Learn how to track in our forest. In dirt or snow, the creatures go! Warm clothing recommended –limited snowshoes available to use if plentiful snow is present. No fee, child sizing included. Bringing…
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Nature Storytime
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Why are pinecones important? Why are they different sizes and colors? Let’s collect pinecones for studying and crafts!
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Nature Trivia Walk
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Drop-in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to test your nature knowledge!
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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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Opt Outside Hike
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Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 29 and join Havenwoods State Forest as we work to green up Black Friday.
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#OptOutside Hike
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The #OptOutside movement was started by the outdoor retail company REI in 2015.
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Bat Fact!
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Bats are a vital part of many ecosystems but are often misunderstood animals. Join Lakeshore’s naturalist for a hike around the park to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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Stargazing and Photography
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Stars and Planets are swirling above; can you name the constellations? Bring your cameras and smartphones. With a little bit of settings adjustments, you too, can capture the cosmos in our forest.
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Fall Night Hike
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Join us out in the crisp fall air as we hit the trails with the bats and owls! Flashlights are highly recommended.