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Invasive Species Removal Workday
Invasive Species Removal Workday
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyHelp remove invasive species this winter. We’ll use loppers and hand saws to remove honeysuckle and buckthorn to help open […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, […]
2 events,
Native Plant Propagation – Pot and Tray Washing Day!
Native Plant Propagation – Pot and Tray Washing Day!
Organizer: Dane County ParksDid you know the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department has a program that provides free native plants to schools and community […]
Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Cherokee Marsh for brush cutting work parties! Volunteers are working to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush (Euonymus) from areas […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us every week at the farm as we explore mindfulness, creativity, and nature! We'll read meaningful stories from the […]
Bringing the Tropics to the Midwest: A Look Inside the Thai Garden
Bringing the Tropics to the Midwest: A Look Inside the Thai Garden
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensA tropical effect can be achieved in Wisconsin using both tropical plants and Midwest natives. Join us to discuss how […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Reading in the Rainforest
Reading in the Rainforest
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBeat the winter blues by joining us under the canopy of the tropical rainforest in the Bolz Conservatory for a […]
Reading in the Rainforest
Reading in the Rainforest
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBeat the winter blues by joining us under the canopy of the tropical rainforest in the Bolz Conservatory for a […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Little Naturalists: Water Story
Little Naturalists: Water Story
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
All that Buzz: Looking Back at the 2024 Periodical Cicada Emergence
All that Buzz: Looking Back at the 2024 Periodical Cicada Emergence
Organizer: UW ArboretumPJ Liesch, Entomologist, UW–Madison Extension and Department of Entomology. In the spring of 2024, Wisconsin saw the emergence of Brood […]
5 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Silverwood
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Silverwood
Organizer: Dane County ParksMore details are on our sign-up page. Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/40oc7 Arrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In […]
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Farm Explorers
Farm Explorers
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for Farm Explorers this winter! On Waunakee School District's days off school, join us […]
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Organizer: Dane County Parksoin Friends of Lower Mud Lake for our volunteer-led winter workdays! We will be working in two oak woodlands. One […]
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)This course is designed to help after school programs create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and their […]
5 events,
Nest Box Seminar
Nest Box Seminar
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshInterested in birdhouses, but don’t know where to begin? Wondering what you can do to help cavity nesting animals? Head […]
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Beginners Bird Walk with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Beginners Bird Walk with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshMar 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, […]
Maple Syrup Workshop
Maple Syrup Workshop
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm and explore the magic of creating maple syrup! Instructor Mary Binkley will demonstrate and […]
Madison Reads Leopold: Voices of a Land Ethic
Madison Reads Leopold: Voices of a Land Ethic
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin us for a community reading of selections from "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold and writings by other […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Nature Hike: Walking in Leopold’s Footsteps
Nature Hike: Walking in Leopold’s Footsteps
Organizer: UW ArboretumVisit key sites and learn about Aldo Leopold’s early phenological research and experiments to restore Wisconsin ecosystems during his time […]
Family Nature Walk
Family Nature Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
1 event,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
6 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Anderson Farm
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Anderson Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksMore details are on our sign-up page. Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/40oc7 Arrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In […]
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Wilderness Academy: Marvelous Mammals 🦝
Wilderness Academy: Marvelous Mammals 🦝
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us every week at the farm as we explore mindfulness, creativity, and nature! We'll read meaningful stories from the […]
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp: Demystifying Plants
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp: Demystifying Plants
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are a seasoned gardener or have a brand new green thumb, having some background on basic plant biology […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Camping Knots 101
Camping Knots 101
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for Camping Knots 101 workshop, a hands-on class designed to teach the essential knot-tying skills every camper, hiker, […]
Leopold Week 2025
Leopold Week 2025
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring […]
4 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Wilderness Academy: Marvelous Mammals 🦝
Wilderness Academy: Marvelous Mammals 🦝
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Spring 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
Leopold Week 2025
Leopold Week 2025
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)This course is designed to help after school programs create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and their […]
The Canopy Sessions
The Canopy Sessions
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensKick off your weekend with a live concert in one of Madison’s most unique spots: the Bolz Conservatory! Immerse yourself […]
4 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Invasive Species Removal Workday
Invasive Species Removal Workday
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyHelp remove invasive species this spring. We’ll use loppers and hand saws to remove honeysuckle and buckthorn to help open […]
Orchid Sale
Orchid Sale
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAt the conclusion of Orchid Escape, a selection of orchids featured in the Bolz Conservatory will be offered for sale […]
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksEnjoy the outdoors, learn about the natural world, and forge new friendships by joining the Friends of Donald Park on a restoration […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Beginner BeeKeeping (FWEC Annual Meeting)
Beginner BeeKeeping (FWEC Annual Meeting)
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterEver wanted to keep bees? Thinking about it? Let’s talk! Laura Worachek and her husband has been beekeeping for over […]
2 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Spring 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us every week at the farm as we explore mindfulness, creativity, and nature! We'll read meaningful stories from the […]
Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Northern Lights Painting
Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Northern Lights Painting
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshTuesday, March 11: 6-8pm Get in Touch with Nature: Northern Lights Painting What are the mystifying northern lights? What makes […]
2 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAre you looking for fun activities to do in the gardens? Visit the Olbrich Discovery Cart for fun, hands-on, nature-based […]
4 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
🌱 Little Naturalists: Plant Life Cycle
🌱 Little Naturalists: Plant Life Cycle
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Spring 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
Wild & Witty: A Nature-Themed Trivia Night
Wild & Witty: A Nature-Themed Trivia Night
Organizer: Dane County ParksGet ready to test your wits and explore the wonders of the natural world at our Wild and Witty: A Nature-Themed […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Friends of Lower Mud Lake for our volunteer-led winter workdays! We will be working in two oak woodlands. One […]
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Equity and Inclusion in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)This course is designed to help after school programs create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and their […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksJoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
Full Moon Night Creature Search
Full Moon Night Creature Search
Organizer: Dane County ParksHave you ever been out at dusk to listen for animals that are out at night? Now is your chance! Join […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Northern Lights Painting
Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Northern Lights Painting
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshTuesday, March 11: 6-8pm Get in Touch with Nature: Northern Lights Painting What are the mystifying northern lights? What makes […]
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksEnjoy the outdoors, learn about the natural world, and forge new friendships by joining the Friends of Donald Park on a restoration […]
Maple Syrup Fest
Maple Syrup Fest
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterCelebrate spring with Maple Syrup Fest—a family-oriented festival at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center! Come one, come all to the […]
Cave After Dark St. Patty’s Celebration
Cave After Dark St. Patty’s Celebration
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsGo green for our St. Patty’s Celebration with a one-of-a-kind party at Cave of the Mounds! Embrace the spirit of […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Camping Knots 101
Camping Knots 101
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for Camping Knots 101 workshop, a hands-on class designed to teach the essential knot-tying skills every camper, hiker, […]
Dragonfly Monitoring
Dragonfly Monitoring
Organizer: UW ArboretumThe Arboretum relies on volunteers to help survey dragonfly diversity and habitat quality. Gain the knowledge and skills to participate […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Family Nature Program: Mud Season
Family Nature Program: Mud Season
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
3 events,
Welty’s No School Day Camp
Welty’s No School Day Camp
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo school? No problem! Welty’s lineup of No School Day Camps has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Spring 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Wilderness Academy: GPS & Geocaching 🧭
Wilderness Academy: GPS & Geocaching 🧭
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Kids on the Farm at Schumacher Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us every week at the farm as we explore mindfulness, creativity, and nature! We'll read meaningful stories from the […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Food Forest in Your Backyard
Food Forest in Your Backyard
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensImagine a beautiful perennial garden that improves soil, suppresses weeds, and feeds pollinators and your family. That’s a food forest! […]
Night Walk: Spring Equinox
Night Walk: Spring Equinox
Organizer: UW ArboretumLet your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Wilderness Academy: GPS & Geocaching 🧭
Wilderness Academy: GPS & Geocaching 🧭
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Spring 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
Native Bee House Workshop
Native Bee House Workshop
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThere are more than 4,000 species of native bees in North America alone! These bees are more effective pollinators than […]
Spring Equinox Women’s Wellness Workshop at Schumacher Farm
Spring Equinox Women’s Wellness Workshop at Schumacher Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis special workshop for women begins with relaxing restorative yoga in the candlelight. Then, we'll set intentions for the new […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Farm Explorers
Farm Explorers
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for Farm Explorers this winter! On Waunakee School District's days off school, join us […]
Farm Explorers
Farm Explorers
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for Farm Explorers this winter! On Waunakee School District's days off school, join us […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksFirst Birds of Spring Join Master Naturalist Paul Noeldner at the Children’s Shack at 10am We’ll hike through the grounds […]
Fledgling Fling
Fledgling Fling
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterSoar on over to Welty Environmental Center March 22nd for all things birds! We will be hosting Hoo’s Woods Raptor […]
Phenology – Keeping Track of Nature
Phenology – Keeping Track of Nature
Organizer: UW ArboretumRefund policy: Refunds will be given while registration is open, minus a $10 service fee. Privacy statement: The UW–Madison Arboretum […]
Annual Woodcock Walk with BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
Annual Woodcock Walk with BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshMar 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, […]
3 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Invasive Species Removal Workday
Invasive Species Removal Workday
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyHelp remove invasive species this spring. We’ll use loppers and hand saws to remove honeysuckle and buckthorn to help open […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, […]
1 event,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
1 event,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
1 event,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
2 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
🌱 Little Naturalists: Plant Life Cycle
🌱 Little Naturalists: Plant Life Cycle
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
2 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Winter Workdays at Lower Mud Lake
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Friends of Lower Mud Lake for our volunteer-led winter workdays! We will be working in two oak woodlands. One […]
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2 events,
Mini Explorer – National Take a Walk in a Park Day
Mini Explorer – National Take a Walk in a Park Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterLet’s celebrate National Take a Walk Day with a fun-filled outdoor adventure just for our mini explorers! This special day encourages little […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
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