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🆓 Nature Make and Take: Paint a Pollinator Pot at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

🆓 NATURE MAKE & TAKE — PAINT A POLLINATOR POT Saturday, July 9, 2022, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Come to Havenwoods to paint a flower pot for pollinators! Call ahead to reserve a spot (414-527-0232); pots will be provided, but space is limited. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]

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🆓 Havenwoods Hike: Sneaky Snakes

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

🆓 HAVENWOODS HIKE — SNEAKY SNAKES Saturday, July 16, 2022, 9:30 - 10:30 Come join us on a hike through Havenwoods where you can learn all about snakes! Open to all ages. Hikes are typically around 1 mile long and take roughly an hour to complete. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]

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🆓 Animal Feeding at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

🆓 ANIMAL FEEDING Saturday, July 23, 2022, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Ever wondered what a snake feels like? Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Here’s your chance. Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]

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Sturgeon Fest 2022

Sturgeon Fest at Harbor Fest 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI

The Return the Sturgeon Program is back to celebrate with you in Milwaukee's Harbor District! Join us to hand-release a Lake Sturgeon into Lake Michigan during Sturgeon Fest, a part of Harbor Fest. Sturgeon Fest @ Harbor Fest: 600 E. Greenfield Avenue. Milwaukee, WI Sunday, September 25 FEST BEGINS: 11am STURGEON RELEASE: 12pm-2pm FEST FUN […]

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November Nature Craft at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

Fall is the perfect time to brighten up your windows with some beautiful suncatchers made with leaves and found items from the forest. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Sun Catchers!) 

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Nature Tales and December Craft at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

NATURE TALES - SNOWY DAY Saturday, December 3, 2022, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Join a young child while they discover the magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall. Make your own snowflakes to celebrate December. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]

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Winter Festival at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

WINTER FESTIVAL Saturday, December 17, 2022, 12:30 - 2:30 pm A wonderful family event that highlights how animals get ready for winter and includes fun-filled activities. Go on an adventure to find animal tracks and homes. Enjoy hot chocolate, hot cider, s’mores, and snacks. Make your own animal tracks to take home. Come out for […]

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Candlelight Hike at Havenwoods State Forest

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

Spend some time outdoors and hike along a brief 0.75-mile portion of our trails lit by candlelight! Warm up afterward with s’mores and hot cocoa. Dress for the weather, wear your boots in case some sections get muddy and borrow some snowshoes at the nature center if there’s enough snow! This event is free and open […]

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Nearby Nature’s Snow Celebration

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

We love Havenwoods in the winter! If there is snow, we will have snowshoeing and hiking in beautifully wooded areas of Havenwoods. If there is no snow, we will do a snow dance (and hike anyway)! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

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Nature Tales – Black and Green History

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

Celebrate Black History Month and join us for a story time featuring some of our favorite local and international Black Environmentalists! Throughout history Black people have been at the center of environmentalism and Havenwoods loves to share some of their stories in February and all year long. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

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Havenwoods Night Hike – Urban Owls

Havenwoods State Forest 6141 N. Hopkins Street, Milwaukee, WI

Head out on a guided night hike around Havenwoods State Forest in search of owls and other night time creatures. Attendees can opt for a 1 mile or 2 mile hike. Dress for the weather, wear your boots in case some sections get muddy, and borrow some snowshoes at the nature center if there’s enough snow! […]

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