Friends of Havenwoods State Forest

10/18/2026

The Braille Trail is officially open! Braille signs, accessible 0.3 mile trail, auditory boxes, tactile nature elements with braille signage - come visit!

10/17/2026

How to learn to identify plants by touch - a 3D relief plus braille labels
Come learn more at today's Braille Trail opening!

10/17/2026

Do you have unfinished projects laying around? Are you more motivated when others are near by, also working on a project? Bring your own craft or make a new one with us! Enjoy being creative, crafty and connected. The Evergreen Series events are ideal for adults 50+ and their guests, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.

10/15/2026

With awesome power, spectacular strength, a huge wingspan, and massive talons, the Bald Eagle is the very essence of a raptor and headlines this program accompanied by hawks, owls, and falcons. Experience live birds up close during this all-ages event.

10/15/2026

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Braille Trail at Havenwoods State Forest! The Braille Trail will include audio and tactile elements along the trail with text in Unified English Braille. The tactile elements focus on Havenwoods history, habitat, flora and fauna. The Braille Trail is a looped 1/3-mile trail. A limited number of white canes will be available to borrow for use on the trail. 10 a.m. – noon: Engage with interactive activities and community organizations providing services and opportunities to people who are blind or visually impaired. 11 a.m.: Acknowledgement, ribbon cutting and cake. In the case of inclement weather, interactive activities and resource tables will be moved inside the nature center.

10/11/2026

Saturday, Havenwoods State Forest opens their Braille Trail! Join us!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites the public to join DNR staff and partners to celebrate the opening of the new Braille Trail at Havenwoods State Forest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

10/03/2026

All had a great time today at the Octoberbeast Walk. Favorite German word learned: Schildkröte, literal translation "shield toad." Can you guess which animal that was?

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10/02/2026

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and treat yourself to a day of peace and reflection 🌿✨

Join us for the Milwaukee Mindfulness Retreat, led by the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee. This guided four-hour experience blends gentle movement, meditation, and meaningful service to help you slow down and reconnect with nature.

🗓 When: Saturday, Oct. 3 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Havenwoods State Forest

Give yourself the gift of presence and community. 🍃

10/01/2026

🍁🍂October is here!

We have tons of fun, free events happening every week here at Havenwoods. It’s also the best time to come out and see the fall colors popping up across the property.

10/01/2026

This Saturday! Celebrate Oktoberfest season with a unique nature twist! Join us for OktoberBEAST at Havenwoods State Forest.

We’ll take a scenic morning hike to explore nature symbols rooted in German culture—like oak leaves, linden trees, deer, and forest songbirds. Plus, we’ll learn a popular traditional German hiking song along the trail!

Note: The program will be spoken mostly in German to help participants practice language skills, but all ages and skill levels are welcome! Alle willkommen! 🙌