Winter Bird Walk – Milwaukee, WI

Winter Bird Walk – Milwaukee, WI

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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Milwaukee, WI. Happening on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Forest Home Cemetery. Doors open at 9:00 AM.

Experience the serene beauty of winter while exploring the diverse birdlife of Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum

Bundle up and join Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society bird guides for a leisurely 1.5- to 2-mile walk through the historic cemetery and arboretum this January.

As we stroll, we’ll search for hardy winter residents like woodpeckers, chickadees and vibrant cardinals. Along the way, we’ll appreciate the serene atmosphere of snow-draped trees and historic gravestones, creating a picturesque winter scenem(let’s hope there’s snow then!).

This walk is perfect for all skill levels—whether you’re an avid birder or simply enjoy a quiet winter walk in nature. Bring binoculars if you have them, dress warmly and let’s explore the winter wonderland together!

IMPORTANT INFO

Dress for the weather, wearing layers and wam covering for your hands, feet and head.

If we need to cancel this tour for safety (icy conditions, for example), we will make every effort to reschedule it.

Please arrive about 10 minutes before your tour. Meet your guide at Halls of History (next to the main office inside the Lincoln Avenue entrance). You do not need to bring or show a copy of your ticket.

Parking is free and available throughout the cemetery and there is ample parking around the chapel. Please don’t park in front of the office as those spots are reserved for funerals and cemetery business.

If you enjoy your tour, please take a moment to review us on TripAdvisor or Google.

Proceeds from all tours and events help preserve and enhance the historical and natural elements of the cemetery.

ABOUT FOREST HOME CEMETERY & ARBORETUM

Established in 1850, Forest Home Cemetery is Milwaukee’s oldest operating cemetery, open to all since its inception. Forest Home Cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the finest example of a Victorian-era rural garden cemetery in the Upper Midwest.

An accredited Level II arboretum, Forest Home is Milwaukee’s largest green space with more than 2,600 trees on nearly 200 acres – open daily to the public. Joggers, strollers, bicycles and dogs on leash are welcome.

Each year, we host public and private historical and nature-based tours and wellness events, birding opportunities, Doors Open, Memorial Day celebration, Dia de los Muertos 5K & Festival and Spirits of the Silent City after-dark historical tours. Sign up for our newsletter on the website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (use #foresthomecemetery) so you don’t miss any of our tours and events!

If you enjoy our beautiful space, stay for a while! Stop in the office Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm, or call a counselor to find out about our many burial options or to find locations of those memorialized here: (414) 645-2632.

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Additional Details

Event ID - 1126316957339

Event Venue - Forest Home Cemetery

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Event City - Milwaukee

Event State - WI

 

Date And Time

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 @ 09:00 AM (CST)
 

Venue

Forest Home Cemetery
 

Location

2405 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215
 

Event Category

MilwaukeeWisconsin

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