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Bird & Nature Adventures
August 5, 2023 @ 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
An event every month that begins at 2:30 PM on day First of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:30 PM on day First of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 2:30 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:30 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 10:00 AM on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:30 PM on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
An event every month that begins at 10:00 AM on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
Discover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure!
Bird & Nature Adventures are 90-minute, easy-paced, walking tours and periodically offered as a pedal — biking adventure or a paddle. Most meeting locations and times are the same each month, but can occasionally change, as does the topics each month. Be sure to check the individual calendar event under “Upcoming Events” to confirm the meeting location and other details.
| Day of the Month | Time | Location (Click link for additional park information.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Saturday | 2:30 – 4pm | Tenney Park Beach 1330 Sherman Ave. Exact meeting location may vary. See event listing. |
| 1st Sunday | 1:30 – 3pm | Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Meet at the end of the gravel road, near the restroom building. |
| 2nd Saturday | 2:30 – 4pm | Owen Conservation Park 6021 Old Sauk Rd. |
| 2nd Sunday | 1:30 – 3pm | Turville Point Conservation Park 1202 Olin-Turville Ct. Meet at the Turville Point parking lot, entrance at E. Olin Ave. stoplight. |
| 3rd Saturday | 10 – 11:30am | Starkweather Creek Area Meeting location varies; see event listing. |
| 3rd Sunday | 1:30 – 3pm | Warner Park 2930 N. Sherman Ave. |
| 4th Saturday | 10 – 11:30am | Edna Taylor Conservation Park Meet at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Dr. |
Bird & Nature Adventures happen year-round, in rain, snow or shine. Events are always family-friendly and free to attend. No registration is required. Participants are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and the outing. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. Pets are not allowed.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Paul Noeldner (608) 698-0104. See Madison Friends of Urban Nature for additional locations, including Pheasant Branch Conservancy and UW Lakeshore Preserve, adventure topics and educational tools.
