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.

Our Thrashers need your support! Please consider making a donation to our team in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, benefit...
06/08/2026

Our Thrashers need your support! Please consider making a donation to our team in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon, benefitting Wisconsin's highest priority bird habitats and conservation projects.

Birds have made an incredible difference in our lives and we want to protect them. Every dollar counts, and no donation is too small. Learn more or donate at https://charity.pledgeit.org/WIBirdathon2026/teams/Havenwoods-Thrashers.

Thank you for considering!

Ready to make a real, lasting impact on local wildlife? 🦋🌱We have 1,000 prairie plants that need a home in the ground th...
06/05/2026

Ready to make a real, lasting impact on local wildlife? 🦋🌱

We have 1,000 prairie plants that need a home in the ground this summer, and we can’t do it without you!

Join us tomorrow June 6 at Havenwoods State Forest for a hands-on volunteer day. We’re expanding the Naturalist’s Backyard and continuing our Rain Garden Reconstruction projects. Come ready to dig some holes, get a little dirty, and leave a legacy that supports our local ecosystem and educational programs for years to come!

📅 Event Details
When: Saturday, June 6
Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Havenwoods State Forest (Meet at the Nature Center)

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen/insect repellant and dress for the weather. If you have a pair of work gloves to use, great! If not, we’ll have some to borrow for the day, as well as knee pads, shovels, and other tools. Please bring your own water bottle.

Whether you can stay for one session or both, every single plant counts. Grab a friend, family member, or neighbor and let's grow together!

The Summit Players present Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. Reeling from grief, the Prince of Denmark navigates the loss o...
06/04/2026

The Summit Players present Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. Reeling from grief, the Prince of Denmark navigates the loss of his father, his mother’s betrayal and relationships torn apart. Experience all the betrayal, passion and poetry during this unique, outdoor performance. Bring your own seating to enjoy this wonderful
event! Free workshop starts at 1 p.m. Free show starts at 2:30.

Please spread the word! The Friends of Havenwoods State Forest is seeking an additional volunteer to assist with promoti...
06/03/2026

Please spread the word! The Friends of Havenwoods State Forest is seeking an additional volunteer to assist with promoting events and news about the forest on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. This is done through creation of engaging flyers or images using Canva and posting on Facebook and Instagram.

We anticipate the time commitment to be approximately 4-6 hours per month, creating posts related to events, history, and educational content about the wide variety of plants and animals that call Havenwoods home.

We are looking for someone who feels at ease with creating Facebook and Instagram posts; who has experience with Canva or ability to learn new software to create flyers; who has a collaborative and positive mindset, along with a love for nature.

We ask that you commit for a year, if possible, and due to our limited resources, the volunteer will need to utilize their own personal phone or computer.

Interested in the coordinator position? Please contact Judy Dollhausen, Friends of Havenwoods President, [email protected].

Calling all history buffs! Come join us on a FREE History Hike through Havenwoods this Friday, June 5 from 6-7:30pm and...
06/03/2026

Calling all history buffs! Come join us on a FREE History Hike through Havenwoods this Friday, June 5 from 6-7:30pm and discover the unique past of the land.

From farmland to landfill to Nike missile site and more, the forest has a lot of unseen history. Come see the remnants of these uses, how they impact the forest and learn about future plans for the property.

Please note that this event is weather-dependent.

Celebrate birds at Havenwoods State Forest with the Great Wisconsin Birdathon on Saturday, June 13! Between 8 a.m. and n...
06/01/2026

Celebrate birds at Havenwoods State Forest with the Great Wisconsin Birdathon on Saturday, June 13! Between 8 a.m. and noon, help us find all the bird species we can. All levels and abilities are welcome! Both bird walkers and a sitting group will be available.

In 2023, two American Kestrel nest boxes were installed to provide nesting habitat for this declining raptor. Join us as we band, measure and weigh the nestlings and contribute to research during a kestrel banding hike at 10 a.m. and noon. Limited space available. Ways to participate:

1. Bird with us from 8 a.m. to noon.
2. Registration for 10 a.m. or noon kestrel banding hike, call (414) 527-0232
3. Join/donate to the bird team (Friends of Havenwoods Thrashers), at: https://charity.pledgeit.org/.../teams/Havenwood-Thrashers

☀️ June is packed with fun events at Havenwoods State Forest! Join us for FREE events all month long: History & Habitat ...
05/29/2026

☀️ June is packed with fun events at Havenwoods State Forest! Join us for FREE events all month long: History & Habitat Hikes, a 1,000-prairie-plant project, Shakespeare in the Park, the WI Birdathon, a Pride Hike, & more! Learn more at dnr.wi.gov/tiny/3541.

Did you know that North America has lost over 3 billion birds since the 1970s? The primary reason is habitat loss. Haven...
05/28/2026

Did you know that North America has lost over 3 billion birds since the 1970s? The primary reason is habitat loss. Havenwoods State Forest is a great example of habitat restoration. Since 1980, tremendous progress has been made in restoring short-grass prairie, wetlands, and forested areas across the 237acres. All this habitat work benefits migrating and resident birds. Just over two hundred bird species have been documented at Havenwoods, including grassland birds such as Henslow's Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Boblinks.

The Friends of Havenwoods Thrashers Birdathon team is participating in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon to help raise funds for our birds and Wisconsin's birds! On June 13, our team will try to find as many birds at Havenwoods as we can! In addition to documenting species, we will note nesting birds on the property. Successful nests are key to reversing bird population decline.

Money raised by the Thrashers will be split between the Wisconsin Bird Protection Fund and Friends of Havenwoods. We invite you to join by birding with us on June 13 and/or donating to the team. Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated. Thank you!

To join and/or donate: https://charity.pledgeit.org/WIBirdathon2026/teams/Havenwoods-Thrashers

Join the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership and BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for fe...
05/25/2026

Join the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership and BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for feather-filled family fun and to celebrate Black Birders Week! Black Birders Week was started in 2020 to celebrate Black joy in nature. Enjoy a bird walk at 10 a.m. and stick around to make bird feeders, fly through a bird migration obstacle course and learn about famous Black birders and scientists. Binoculars will be available in the nature center.

Pre-registration is appreciated:https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d4a0b2c6a7f7c8bba06ad8570c59a

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Milwaukee, WI
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