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Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Dane County ParksHave you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to […]
Bird & Nature Festival
Bird & Nature Festival
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksAbout the event A free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day, and Earth Day. View live birds from Open Door […]
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, […]
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Organizer: Dane County ParksEvent Description Join us for an exciting new community learning and networking opportunity centered on creating, enhancing, and managing native […]
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“Into the Wind, Above the Clouds,” an author visit by Diane Ballweg
“Into the Wind, Above the Clouds,” an author visit by Diane Ballweg
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWe’re excited to welcome Diane Ballweg, a long-time friend of Aldo Leopold Nature Center, to share excerpts from her recent […]
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Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksLate spring and summer are perfect days to be at beautiful Lower Mud Lake while restoring habitat and working alongside […]
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
Designing and Assessing Child Outcomes
Designing and Assessing Child Outcomes
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)This course is designed to provide 12 hours of training experience to help program staff understand the importance and benefits of […]
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Family Movement Workshop
Family Movement Workshop
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterBond with your family through playful outdoor movement together! Explore movement as a family in this multi-generational natural movement workshop […]
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
Party for the Planet
Party for the Planet
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooThis year we are celebrating on Saturday, May 3rd (Rain date May 10th). Come to the Zoo between 10am – 2pm […]
Wander and Wonder: Celebrating Books and Birds
Wander and Wonder: Celebrating Books and Birds
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy and the Madison Reading Project invite you to this FREE event! Kids (Pre-K to […]
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
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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 […]
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 […]
4th Annual Spring Festival
4th Annual Spring Festival
Organizer: Dane County ParksCalling all little adventurers (ages 2–9) and their families—join us for an afternoon of fairy door hunts, face painting, kite […]
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. […]
Bird & Nature Adventures: Spring Birds
Bird & Nature Adventures: Spring Birds
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin us for this family-friendly spring walk. Learn how to look and listen for nesting and migrating birds in the […]
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Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshTuesday, May 6, 6-8pm May is prime birding at Horicon Marsh! The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival bird this year is […]
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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 […]
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Organizer: UW ArboretumMonarch Joint Venture and the Arboretum will co-lead a virtual one-day training on how to collect monarch data. Participants learn […]
Walk Into Wonder: Shirin-Yoku for the Weary
Walk Into Wonder: Shirin-Yoku for the Weary
Organizer: Dane County ParksWant to have nothing to do? Join us May 7 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm for rest, beauty and community […]
Family: Learn to Paddle
Family: Learn to Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Family Learn to Paddle program is designed to introduce families to the joys and skills of canoeing in a safe, supportive, […]
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Photo Adventure
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Photo Adventure
Organizer: Dane County ParksEmbark on a hike through one of the county's largest and most recent wetland restoration projects with Dane County Parks […]
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Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHoricon Marsh Bird Club invites birders of all skill levels—as well as anyone who enjoys the great outdoors—to the Annual […]
Little Naturalists: Nature Art 
Little Naturalists: Nature Art
Organizer: Friends of Horicon Marsh Helping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
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Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterThis month we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We will celebrate the contributions of our former […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison Parksoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
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Birding by Ear
Birding by Ear
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLearn Techniques to Identify Birds WITHOUT Relying on Sight Just as unique as their coloration and shape, bird sounds […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Family Bird Lab
Family Bird Lab
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshBring your family out for the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 9-11th. Before the kids hit the trails in search […]
Land Steward Work Day
Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterInterested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April […]
Troy Farm Plant Sale
Troy Farm Plant Sale
Organizer: RootedTroy Farm grows a wide variety of certified organic plant starts for our annual plant sale. This year we will […]
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooJoin us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch at the Henry Vilas Zoo and give mom the gift she’s been […]
Feathers, Trails, and Tails
Feathers, Trails, and Tails
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us at Pheasant Branch Conservancy for an event promoting responsible dog ownership! We encourage courteous behavior from dog owners […]
Late Spring Ephemeral Hike
Late Spring Ephemeral Hike
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterExplore the beauty of Big Hill’s spring ephemeral flowers with volunteer Dave Bendlin. He will lead a hike where participants […]
Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna
Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksMonth of Maying. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, let’s do it, let’s fall in […]
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2025 Clean Lakes Community Breakfast
2025 Clean Lakes Community Breakfast
Organizer: Dane County ParksPlease join us for our Clean Lakes Community Breakfast, presented by Johnson Financial Group, on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025! We […]
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
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 […]
Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshAbout the event Pulling garlic mustard is a great way to spend time in the woods while also helping the […]
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp – Wild Garden Design
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp – Wild Garden Design
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin Olbrich’s Director of Horticulture, Samantha Peckham, for a candid discussion about ecology and garden design along with tips you […]
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Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshWith over two dozen warblers moving in and through Madison this time of year, we always have fun tallying up […]
Mendota Unit, Conservation Park Tour
Mendota Unit, Conservation Park Tour
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshTime & Location May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, […]
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Dane County ParksIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn some basics about fish, […]
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Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshAbout the event Pulling garlic mustard is a great way to spend time in the woods while also helping the […]
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
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 […]
Conservancy Days: Birding by Ear with Tim Hansel
Conservancy Days: Birding by Ear with Tim Hansel
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us for an immersive birding experience as we explore the world of birding by ear. In this presentation, you’ll […]
Gardening for Good
Gardening for Good
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoe Lamp’l is the creator and host of The joe gardener® Show podcast and founder of joegardener.com and the joegardener® Online Gardening Academy™. He’s […]
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy an evening paddle on Dane County waterways! This is a beginner level paddle on the Yahara River from LaFollette […]
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksLate spring and summer are perfect days to be at beautiful Lower Mud Lake while restoring habitat and working alongside […]
Eagle Watch Day
Eagle Watch Day
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host an Eagle Watch event for all ages to get a close up […]
Night Creature Search
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 […]
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Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Native Plant Sale Fundraiser
Native Plant Sale Fundraiser
Organizer: Dane County ParksMake your garden a beautiful, vibrant landscape while supporting birds, bees, butterflies, and other native wildlife! Gardening with native plants […]
Wildflowers for Wildlife
Wildflowers for Wildlife
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshCreate a beautiful native garden with colorful flowers that attract butterflies, birds and pollinating insects, and find the plants to […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksExplore the Creek. Join Friends of Starkweather Creek for a free fun family friendly canoe outing along Starkweather Creek! Some […]
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
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Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Dane County ParksEvent Description Have you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS […]
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksNature Journalling. Join Naturalist Steve Mansorge for a free guided walk to enjoy the natural areas at Warner Park. Bring […]
Family Nature Program: Terrific Turtles
Family Nature Program: Terrific Turtles
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for an exciting new community learning and networking opportunity centered on creating, enhancing, and managing native plant gardens! […]
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Farm Explorers at Schumacher Farm Park
Farm Explorers at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us to explore the park and learn about a variety of topics through fun, hands-on activities. Sessions will take […]
Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Garlic Mustard Pulling Party
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshAbout the event Pulling garlic mustard is a great way to spend time in the woods while also helping the […]
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Invasive Weed Workday at Lake View Hill
Invasive Weed Workday at Lake View Hill
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-up is required, click sign up button below Join Dane County Parks Natural Areas staff at these summer workdays. We […]
Garden to the Max: Maximalist Gardening with Teresa Woodard and Dale Sievert
Garden to the Max: Maximalist Gardening with Teresa Woodard and Dale Sievert
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensIn this program, Teresa Woodard, author of Garden to the Max, will share an overview of the maximalist style, including […]
Nature Photography Workshop at Schumacher Farm
Nature Photography Workshop at Schumacher Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm and award-winning local photographer Rona Neri to learn about Nature Photography! The first half […]
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The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn how to find some of […]
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How To Clean And Cook Wild Turkey
How To Clean And Cook Wild Turkey
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterThis class will provide participants with skills and resources to clean and cook wild turkeys. It will begin with a […]
Beat the Weeds! Savvy Tips for Early Weed Prevention
Beat the Weeds! Savvy Tips for Early Weed Prevention
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin Olbrich horticulturist Erin Presley on this outdoor garden walk filled with Olbrich’s best tips on garden weed control. Our […]
The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn how to find some of […]
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Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Dane County ParksIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn some basics about fish, […]
Invasive Weed Workday at Lake View Hill
Invasive Weed Workday at Lake View Hill
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-up is required, click sign up button below Join Dane County Parks Natural Areas staff at these summer workdays. We […]
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Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterSigns of Spring Join Naturalist Mary Brinkley at the Children’s Shack at 10am We’ll hike through the grounds into Edna […]
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) – Diane Schwartz: Nature Happening
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) – Diane Schwartz: Nature Happening
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThis is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family-friendly program. FUN events occur on the 4th Saturdays of the […]
Farm to School Aid
Farm to School Aid
Organizer: RootedCelebrate the unofficial start to summer at Farm to School Aid, our first annual family-friendly music fundraiser. This year’s event […]
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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, […]
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Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin our Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm throughout […]
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Certified Land Steward Orientation
Certified Land Steward Orientation
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis orientation and the corresponding Natural Areas Program Volunteer Handbook empower volunteers who want to take a leadership role as […]
Weed Warriors
Weed Warriors
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancySummer is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to see our beautiful prairie come alive! But […]
Whooper Wednesdays Talks
Whooper Wednesdays Talks
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin our Whooping Crane research and outreach team for our Whooper Wednesday Talks from 10 to 11 a.m. at the […]
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Nature School: End of Year Party 
Nature School: End of Year Party
Organizer: Friends of Horicon Marsh Join us as we celebrate an amazing year of Nature School. Both Wilderness Academy and Little Naturalists are all welcome! […]
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Invasive Weed Workday at CamRock
Invasive Weed Workday at CamRock
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-up is required, click sign up button below Join Dane County Parks Natural Areas staff at these summer workdays. We […]
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksLate spring and summer are perfect days to be at beautiful Lower Mud Lake while restoring habitat and working alongside […]
Guided Birding Paddle
Guided Birding Paddle
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshJoin members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club, on a guided paddle of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. This will […]
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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 […]
Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail
Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the fascinating lives of bluebirds, their behavior, why their populations declined, and restoration efforts. Instructor Sylvia Marek, Arboretum […]
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