Havenwoods State Forest Habitat Design Public Information Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 5:00 – 6:45 PM
Havenwoods State Forest (6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209)
Sunset hike: 5:00 – 5:30 PM
Presentation and questions: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
Are you curious about future habitat improvements at Havenwoods State Forest? We want to hear from you! Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and habitat restoration design consultants for a brief sunset hike, followed by hot cocoa and a public information meeting.
This project aims to improve native habitats and expand wetlands through large-scale habitat restoration work.
If you cannot attend in person, the presentation on the habitat restoration design will also be available to join virtually at: https://tinyurl.com/HVAOC2
Following the meeting, please provide your input at: https://tinyurl.com/HVAOCInput.
The Havenwoods State Forest rehabilitation project includes 237 acres of urban land located on the far north side of the City of Milwaukee. This project is part of a larger effort to return the land at Havenwoods State Forest to a natural state of southeastern Wisconsin native plant communities and a combination of open and forested landscapes.
The project will include prairie and wetland restoration, management and expansion of the forest landscape, and control of problematic plant species. Restoring rich and diverse plant communities at Havenwoods will provide a complementary mix of established native habitat types in Wisconsin’s only urban State Forest.
Partner Lead: Department of Natural Resources
Status: Design
Outcome: Restored Ecosystems
More Information: Havenwoods Project Overview, Havenwoods Fact Sheet, Havenwoods FAQs, 2021 Havenwoods Ecological Restoration and Management Plan
Havenwoods State Forest Project Comments
Comments on the project will be addressed in a FAQ document which will be posted to this site and updated regularly.