50th Anniversary of Conservation Parks with Paul Quinlan ~ Join Madison Conservation Supervisor Paul Quinlan to Celebrate 50 Years of Madison Conservation Parks to see and enjoy this conservation park success story. Learn about the history of Cherokee Marsh preservation and land acquisition that continues today. Visit beautiful Yahara River wetland and Oak Opening woodland areas that continue to be restored and managed for native species by conservation park staff and volunteers like you.

Cherokee Marsh is Madison’s largest conservation park with three units – North, South, and Mendota. Each month, year-round we explore the north unit’s beautiful trails through the woodlands, wetlands, and restored prairies along the Yahara ‘Catfish’ River. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Friends of Cherokee Marsh , and Madison Audubon Society . Follow North Sherman Ave. to the parking lot at the end of the gravel entrance road. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park – North are held on the 1st Sunday of each month, year-round 1:30-3pm. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.