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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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    Waterways Celebration

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    Join us for food and fun in celebration of freshwater conservation work on Milwaukee Waterways. There will be family-friendly activities, hikes and opportunities to learn how to keep our water healthy and clean.

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    Evening Walk

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    Take a guided hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening. Dress for the weather. This hike will cover about one mile.

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    Animal Adventure

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    Learn how we take care of the animals in addition to seeing what they eat for lunch. Animal Adventure includes an in-depth look at one of the animals and a fun hike to learn more about their natural habitat.

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    Spanish In Nature! – Learn About The four Elements Of Matter

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    Explore the elements of sun, wind, water and earth through games, dance, crafts and outdoor exploration! This program is intended for children aged 2-9 and their guardian(s).

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    BioBlitz With The Milwaukee Public Museum

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    A BioBlitz is a 24-hour celebration of biodiversity where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find in one area. Join us for Community Day, where you can participate in activities, hikes and see what was…

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    Snakes & Frogs Hike

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    Come along on a herpetology (reptiles and amphibians) search of Havenwoods. Dress for the weather and wear your boots in case some sections get muddy.

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    Nature Storytime

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    Each Nature Storytime includes a story and a craft or activity created for little ones between 2 and 5 years old.

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    Animal Feeding

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    Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close?

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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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    Havenwoods Midday Walk

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    Enjoy some time in nature over the lunch hour with a short, guided walk through Havenwoods.

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