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Things to Do

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​This Forest Provides Critical Urban Greenspace
A needed and treasured natural space for community engagement, where all can explore and recreate,
a classroom, ​a laboratory, and constant provider of solitude, health and wellbeing.

Self-guided Nature Trail

Featured Experience

Exhibits along a one mile loop deepen understanding of this special place
There is something for everyone here in this first-of-many planned exhibit rotations
The current trailside experience features explorations in Forest Ecology and an
interactive Forest Field Guide exhibit series that begins with "Birds of This Forest". 

the Forest Ecology Trail

one mile of trail | two miles of fun

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Take the Trail Clockwise
​to experience the Forest Field Guide exhibits
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Take the Trail Counterclockwise to explore exhibits on Forest Ecology
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Two-sided exhibits = Two trails in one!

Interactive Elements

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The Forest Field Guide | Birds of this Forest Panel Series
Features scannable QR codes at the bottom of each panel that access exclusive curated audio/video content. Listen and learn bird song, watch birds in action as they feed and nest, learn why this forest is an oasis for birds in the city. 

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Scan the code at each exhibit to listen, watch and explore
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Each exhibit has a unique code to access audio/video
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1. Hike the Trail
Crushed stone path, one mile loop beneath the tree canopy

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2. Watch Wildlife
Keep track of what you see when you see it 
Post your findings to our
​forest biodiversity project

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​3. Take a
Forest Bath

in other words: Meditate 
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(no water required)

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4. Learn to Identify the Trees, Shrubs, Flowers and more 
Post your findings to our forest biodiversity project
 

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5. Find a New Favorite Tree
​each time you visit

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​Click on the Bug 
to Download our first in a series of Forest Adventure Starters for Kids

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The Forest Exploration Center 
​Physical Address: 
1800 Forest Exploration Drive | 
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
  53226
Mailing Address: PO Box 13154   |
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213
 
info(at)forestexplorationcenter.org 
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Highlights
    • Forest Blog
    • Contact Us
  • The Forest
    • The Trail
    • Plants & Animals >
      • Wildflowers
    • Projects
    • Reforestation
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Directions
    • What to Know
    • Accessibility
    • Things To Do
  • Get Involved
    • Join the Crew!
    • Sign Up for Crew Days & Projects
    • Log Volunteer Time
    • Join the Board
  • Events
  • Donate