Natural history videos are shown each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. A flock of white pelicans has arrived at Big Muskego Lake. They are usually near the east or northeast end of the lake. Turkey vultures can often be seen soaring around the Kettle Moraine searching for carrion. Havenwoods State Forest - Prairies once carpeted the Midwest, but most of the tall grasses and beautiful flowers have been plowed under or grazed away.
Remnants hide in forgotten corners and along abandoned railroad tracks.
Several acres around the education center at Havenwoods State Forest are planted with prairie grasses and flowers. This is a great time of year to visit the center and become re-acquainted with the plants which once graced the Midwest. Havenwoods is located at 6141 N. Hopkins St., Milwaukee. Although water levels appear low, a dangerously deep channel exists. Numerous sandbars are available for camping.