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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

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  43.129796, -87.967411

County: Milwaukee

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    Bat Hike

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    Bring your family and friends on Halloween night to take a peaceful evening hike through the park.

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    Exotic Pet Surrender Event

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    Do you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for? If so, bring your pet to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue.

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    Semilitas Open House

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    Drop in and participate in an activity combining Spanish language and nature.

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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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    Midday Walk

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    Enjoy nature over lunch with a short, 1-mile guided walk through Havenwoods.

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    Autumn in the Forest

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    Join us for a film screening of Emily Ford’s films (Breaking Trail and A Voice for the Wild) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Nature Center. Then we'll offer a candlelight hike from 5 to 7 p.m.

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    Fall Nature Craft

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    Create a scarecrow or pumpkin from natural and recyclable materials.

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    Intro to Hunting Regulations

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    Join DNR Conservation Wardens for an introductory presentation on how to hunt safely and legally in Wisconsin. Topics will include hunting licenses, game species, season dates, shooting hours, bag limits, hunting safety and more. The session will…

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    Nature Storytime

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    Each Nature Storytime includes a story and a craft or activity created for kids ages 2- 5.

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    Wild Game Cooking Class

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    Learn how to cook wild game and enjoy a meal with John Motoviloff from Pheasants Forever.

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