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First Day Hike
First Day Hike
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterCelebrate the first day of 2022 with us in the snow! We’ll be trekking along the south trails to explore […]
2 events,
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW Arboretum1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr), UW–Madison Arboretum Learn about the land, plants, animals, […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
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2 events,
Donald County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Donald County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
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0 events,
1 event,
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. […]
1 event,
Friends of Anderson Farm Workday
Friends of Anderson Farm Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Anderson Park Friends, Inc. for their monthly workdays as they continue restoration work at Anderson Farm County Park. Potential activities will be […]
2 events,
Family Nature Walk
Family Nature Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumSunday, January 9 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr), UW–Madison Arboretum This walk is […]
Facebook Live Garden Class
Facebook Live Garden Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
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5 events,
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-12pm throughout the year to restore and […]
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDiscover the ease and stabilization that a simple chair can provide when practicing stretches and traditional yoga poses! Join us […]
Volunteer Training Series: Successful Event Planning, Social Media and Communications
Volunteer Training Series: Successful Event Planning, Social Media and Communications
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks staff to learn some social media tips and tricks, how to plan a successful event with […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
Get To Know Your NativePlants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Get To Know Your NativePlants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us to learn how native plants can be powerful allies against winter ailments of all kinds! This virtual lecture […]
2 events,
Clean Lakes 101: Changing How We See Algal Blooms
Clean Lakes 101: Changing How We See Algal Blooms
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Clean Lakes Alliance to hear from Igor Mrdjen as he discusses research to better monitor and study harmful algal […]
Pop-ups in the Park– Owl Walk
Pop-ups in the Park– Owl Walk
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center Education Staff for pop-up events around our Dane County Parks! These events are for all […]
2 events,
Doggy Play Day at Anderson Farm Dog Park
Doggy Play Day at Anderson Farm Dog Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Healthy Parks Healthy You partnership for a celebration of National Walk Your Dog Month at the brand new […]
Hardscaping to Enhance Your Garden or Landscape
Hardscaping to Enhance Your Garden or Landscape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensREGISTRATION BEGINS 11/16/2021 1:00 AM LAST DAY TO REGISTER 1/6/2022 11:55 PM Hardscapes can improve the function of a garden […]
6 events,
Festival of the Cranes
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWHEN: 01/14/2022 – 01/16/2022 all-day WHERE: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge 3121 Visitors Center Rd Decatur AL Join us at the Festival […]
Schumacher Farm — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Schumacher Farm — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. […]
Music with Junebug
Music with Junebug
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, […]
Lil’ Explorers
Lil’ Explorers
Organizer: Dane County ParksYour preschooler loves to get their hands into everything, run around, and explore! Come help foster that sense of wonder […]
Healthy Houseplants
Healthy Houseplants
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensREGISTRATION BEGINS 11/16/2021 1:00 AM LAST DAY TO REGISTER 1/6/2022 11:55 PM Houseplants liven and rejuvenate indoor spaces, but how […]
Groove and Glide
Groove and Glide
Organizer: City of Madison ParksFriday, January 14 - Westmorland Park, no skate rentals, a limited number of loaner skates available Make the most of […]
5 events,
Arctic Owls With Hoo’s Woods
Arctic Owls With Hoo’s Woods
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterArctic Owls with Hoo’s Woods Arctic owls are some of the most beautiful, fascinating, and elusive birds in the world. Snowy […]
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Organizer: City of Madison ParksIn partnership, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona Parks & Recreation & Madison Parks present this wonderful snowshoe event! Hundreds of […]
Wolf Moon Hike
Wolf Moon Hike
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterCome experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year called the “Wolf Moon”. […]
Full Moon Night Walk
Full Moon Night Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumSaturday, January 15 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr), UW–Madison Arboretum Naturalists lead this […]
5 events,
Learn to Play Hockey
Learn to Play Hockey
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin Madison Capitols Hockey and Learn to Play Hockey at Tenney Park! This free class is free to attend and advanced registration is […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumSunday, January 16 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr), UW–Madison Arboretum Learn about the […]
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, the FOSP have an open workday in the Oak Trail […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
4 events,
Welty’s 2022 No School Day Camps
Welty’s 2022 No School Day Camps
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
ALNC Vacation Day Program
ALNC Vacation Day Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterYour child has off of school – now what? Bring them for a day of exciting learning and adventure at one […]
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of Stewart Park are making a big push to remove invasive brush (e.g. honeysuckle, buckthorn, autumn olive, etc.) […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWalk in a moon-lit forest. We will practice walking silently, slowly, and observing the wonders of the park under a […]
2 events,
Festge County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Festge County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
1 event,
Orion’s Hidden Treasures
Orion’s Hidden Treasures
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumThe constellation Orion is home to a vast array of beautiful astronomical objects: huge stars, and glowing clouds of gas […]
2 events,
My Journey With Cranes
My Journey With Cranes
Organizer: International Crane FoundationCREATING COMMUNITIES THAT GIVE A WHOOP ABOUT CRANES IN INDIANA, ALABAMA AND LOUISIANA Calendar Learn more about our From the Field […]
2022 Garden Trends
2022 Garden Trends
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensStay on top of the newest garden trends for the upcoming year! Be the first to know about the newest […]
5 events,
Welty’s 2022 No School Day Camps
Welty’s 2022 No School Day Camps
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
ALNC Vacation Day Program
ALNC Vacation Day Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterYour child has off of school – now what? Bring them for a day of exciting learning and adventure at one […]
Festge County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Festge County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start 9:00 am sharp. […]
Rainforest Rhythms
Rainforest Rhythms
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFriday, January 21, 2022 - Wisconsin Surma No School Day for Madison Metropolitan & Middleton-Cross Plains Area School Districts! The Rainforest Rhythms […]
Pop-ups in the Park– Snowshoe
Pop-ups in the Park– Snowshoe
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center Education Staff for pop-up events around our Dane County Parks! These events are for all […]
1 event,
Winter Fun & Outdoor Gear Demo
Winter Fun & Outdoor Gear Demo
Organizer: Dane County ParksDane County Parks and the Sierra Club Four Lakes Group invite you to join us for some winter fun and outdoor gear […]
2 events,
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
3 events,
WI Salt Awareness Week 2022
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of Stewart Park are making a big push to remove invasive brush (e.g. honeysuckle, buckthorn, autumn olive, etc.) […]
Pop-ups in the Park– Snowshoe
Pop-ups in the Park– Snowshoe
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center Education Staff for pop-up events around our Dane County Parks! These events are for all […]
4 events,
Volunteer Training Series: Friends Group Organization and Incorporation
Volunteer Training Series: Friends Group Organization and Incorporation
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Steve Battenberg, Partner and founding member of Carlson Black O’Callaghan & Battenberg LLP, to learn about best practices to […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
A Year in the Garden
A Year in the Garden
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensTime travel through each month of the year and get an in-depth look at the maintenance, design, research and everyday […]
2 events,
Pop-ups in the Park– Owl Walk
Pop-ups in the Park– Owl Walk
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center Education Staff for pop-up events around our Dane County Parks! These events are for all […]
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
Impressions in Clay
Impressions in Clay
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsA collaboration between Adamah Art Studio and Bethel Horizons Nature Center. Enjoy a guided hike on Bethel Horizons trails with naturalist James Marlow. […]
Animal Tracking
Animal Tracking
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterAs part of Beloit Winterfest 2022, Welty would like to invite you to discover the wonder of animal tracking. We […]
Winter Prom
Winter Prom
Organizer: City of Madison ParksOne night. Two dances. Hundreds of memories. ~ All families are welcome! This dance is perfect for children aged 13 […]
2 events,
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 […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
3 events,
Family Vaccination Clinic at MCM
Family Vaccination Clinic at MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemAbout the free family vaccination clinic Families will be able to get children ages 5–11 vaccinated with the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech […]
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Friends of Stewart Park — Brush Removal Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of Stewart Park are making a big push to remove invasive brush (e.g. honeysuckle, buckthorn, autumn olive, etc.) […]
Women in Water & Sustainability
Women in Water & Sustainability
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for this FREE in person/virtual hybrid event on Monday, January 31st to learn from women leading water and […]