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- Email: Havenwoods State Forest
- Phone: tel:+1-414-527-0232
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
County: Milwaukee
Parks_Topic Contact_Havenwoods
6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
United States
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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, then warm up afterward with s’mores and hot cocoa.
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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.
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Winter Adventure Day
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Enjoy a day full of winter fun at Havenwoods while school is out! Outdoor adventures, indoor crafts, and fun activities to engage school-age children will be available all day. Explore and play while making new friends.
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Winter Fest
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Winter Fest is a wonderful, family-friendly event in Wisconsin’s only urban state forest!
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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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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 every month.
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Wreath Making
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Create fun and festive winter décor. Join forest staff and make a beautiful wreath using natural materials.
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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.