Friends of Havenwoods State Forest

Friends of Havenwoods State Forest The Friends of Havenwoods is a non-profit dedicated to supporting Havenwoods State Forest 🌲 join us! There are 7 miles of trails to explore.

Havenwoods State Forest is 237 acres of fields, woods, and wetlands located in the city. You do not need a state park sticker to visit. Parking is also free. The Nature Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

Open Doors 2026 at Havenwoods State Forest brought over 120 people to see us! Thanks Door's Open volunteers!
09/27/2026

Open Doors 2026 at Havenwoods State Forest brought over 120 people to see us! Thanks Door's Open volunteers!

09/22/2026

Rain or shine, Havenwoods State Forest is the place to be this fall.

The Naturalist Backyard is one area on the property where you can see beautiful wildflowers of all shapes and colors. Located just north of the nature center, this secluded spot provides an inviting space to explore while also supporting native birds and insects.

Join us for our Evergreen Series: Nature Connection (50+)! This educator-led program covers everything from plants and l...
09/19/2026

Join us for our Evergreen Series: Nature Connection (50+)! This educator-led program covers everything from plants and local history to birds, habitats, and conservation. Enjoy audio-visual presentations, hands-on learning, and a supportive space to share your own stories and questions.

🗓 When: Tuesday, September 22 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Havenwoods State Forest
đź‘Ą Ideal for adults 50+ and their guests!

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and spend an inspiring afternoon with us!

Mark the autumn equinox with a peaceful afternoon in the woods! 🍂✨Join us for Autumn Forest Bathing at Havenwoods State ...
09/19/2026

Mark the autumn equinox with a peaceful afternoon in the woods! 🍂✨

Join us for Autumn Forest Bathing at Havenwoods State Forest. As summer’s energy shifts into the quiet of fall, take a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature during this gentle guided walk.

Afterward, we'll gather to enjoy warm tea and light seasonal snacks.

🗓 When: Tuesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
đź“Ť Where: Havenwoods State Forest (Milwaukee, WI)
đź‘Ą Open to everyone, whether you're new to forest bathing or returning to the practice!

(Note: This event is weather-dependent.)

👉 Details & full event info: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/129711

Join us for Havenwoods After Dark at Havenwoods State Forest! Sip on native plant mocktails, roast s’mores by the campfi...
09/15/2026

Join us for Havenwoods After Dark at Havenwoods State Forest! Sip on native plant mocktails, roast s’mores by the campfire, and explore the forest trails on a guided night hike.

🗓 When: Saturday, September 19 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
đź“Ť Where: Havenwoods State Forest (Milwaukee, WI)
🔥 Geared toward adults, but everyone is welcome! (Rain or shine)

Gather your friends and come discover what makes the forest come alive at night.

👉 Details & full event info: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/129706

Join us this Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Havenwoods for the next installment of our Evergreen Series: Crafting Social for adult...
09/13/2026

Join us this Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Havenwoods for the next installment of our Evergreen Series: Crafting Social for adults 50+.

Bring your own craft or make a new one with us! Enjoy being creative, crafty and connected. This free program is ideal for adults 50+ and their guest, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.

Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us and join with a naturalist and other birders to experience fall migration...
09/04/2026

Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us and join with a naturalist and other birders to experience fall migration. Total distance will be approximately 1.5 miles. No experience necessary!

UPCOMING WAYFARERS EVENT: Watercolor Workshop Living in Wisconsin, we can all appreciate the majestic great blue heron. ...
09/01/2026

UPCOMING WAYFARERS EVENT: Watercolor Workshop

Living in Wisconsin, we can all appreciate the majestic great blue heron. In this class taught by Emily Marie Watercolors, you will learn how to paint one using watercolors.

All professional supplies are included to paint an 8Ă—10 inch painting. No drawing involved: the great blue heron outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: beginners to intermediate

RSVP at WisConservation.org/Wayfarers

đź“… Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 3pm

đź“ŤHavenwoods State Forest

Cost: $20 registration fee

📸: Courtney Celley-USFWS, Courtesy of Emily Marie

Wisconsin Wayfarers connects young adults to opportunities to explore Wisconsin’s outdoors, with the goal of fostering the next generation of conservation stewards.

Image: A great blue heron flying above water with text that reads Wayfarers watercolor workshop in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 3pm WisConservation.org, a painting of a great blue heron standing in water on a table alongside a paint palette and a paint brush

08/30/2026

Thanks to everyone that has assisted us with monarch tagging so far. Since 1992, these tags have helped scientists better understand the monarch’s fall migration.

Join us for the next monarch tagging event on Saturday, September 12th at 1pm.

Address

6141 N Hopkins Street
Milwaukee, WI
53209

Telephone

+14145270232

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