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Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks!

With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

2025-04-29 18:30:00 2025-04-29 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks! Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tuesday, April 29
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 18:30:00 2025-04-29 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks! Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tippecanoe Branch

Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR.

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks, and get an introduction to the available recreation opportunities (such as hiking and camping) for visitors of all abilities and experience levels. Presented by Mia Noel from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Educator at Havenwoods State Forest. Get inspired to engage with the wonders of nature, while exploring the wide range of services offered throughout the state. 

Did you know that we have a State Forest located right here in Milwaukee? Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin’s only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over 6 miles of trails. Explore the nature center, the forest's ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental | Health & Wellness |

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Tippecanoe Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Mar 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Fri, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:45am - 11:45am
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!

Wed, Apr 09, 10:45am - 11:45am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Bingo has been upgraded by adding some new YA titles mixed in with some of our old favorites. From The Book Thief to The Inheritance Games, win your way across the board!

Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 16, 10:45am - 11:45am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Thu, Apr 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.

Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.

Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!

Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Plant and grow your own pizza toppings with tomato, basil and pepper seeds. For ages 3-8 with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:45am - 11:45am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Fri, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.