Hosted by Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area

Join the Friends for the first Capital Springs bird walk of spring! Migrating ducks and other waterfowl can be seen from lagoon dikes this time of year, and wooded areas may reveal early spring wood warblers. Raptors are observed throughout the area as well. 

All ages are welcome, and families are encouraged to attend.

Event Details

Where:  Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Wildlife Observation Area and Nine Springs Marsh

Date:  Saturday, April 17, 9am – 11am

Meeting Place:  Lewis Nine Springs E-Way trailhead parking lot, 1947 Moorland Road, Madison, 53711

Walk Leader:  Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area’s naturalist, Clare Carlson

Signup:  Please email the number of people in your group to Clare (carlson.clare@countyofdane.com). Maximum attendance is 30 people.

Equipment:  Bring a pair of binoculars.  Spotting scopes can be set up along the lagoon dikes.

Covid-19 Safety:  Face coverings are strongly recommended outdoors when six feet spacing cannot be maintained.  For more information, please see the Dane County order with guidance below.

Inclement Weather Policy:  If the walk must be cancelled, attendees will be emailed by 8am on April 17.

Public Health Madison and Dane County has released Public Health Order #15. This Order goes into effect on April 7 and will remain in effect until May 5. A press release can be found here.  Gathering Limits: No set outdoor gathering limit. Numbers must be limited to ensure people who don’t live together can maintain six feet physical distancing at all times.  Face Coverings: There is no longer an outdoor face covering requirement. Face coverings are recommended for individuals partaking in outdoor activities where physical distancing of six (6) ft. is difficult to maintain.

Join us throughout the year

The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area hosts nature walks and educational events, citizen science opportunities, and volunteer stewardship days all year.
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