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Bethel Horizons Reunion Weekend
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsCome join us for a celebration and reconnection of all staff and volunteers from the past 50 years of Bethel […]
Building Buddies
Building Buddies
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCalling all little builders! Think like an engineer with collaborative building-play that encourages risk assessment, fine motor skills, and social […]
Prairie Volunteer Workday @ Welty
Prairie Volunteer Workday @ Welty
Join Welty and our prairie partners, Rock County Conservationists and Green-Rock Audubon, for a morning of prairie restoration. We are […]
Taste of Tech: 3D Printing
Taste of Tech: 3D Printing
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us in the Pie in the Sky Diner to watch a 3D printing demonstration and learn about everything from […]
Fall Flowers in Grady Oak Savanna and Greene Prairie
Fall Flowers in Grady Oak Savanna and Greene Prairie
Enjoy goldenrods, asters, sunflowers, gentians, and the many insects living among them. Learn about plant and insect relationships. Free, no […]
Garden Excursion
Garden Excursion
Learn about Arboretum history, land, and science on a gently paced walk in the gardens. This monthly stroll offers a […]
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Prairie Seed Cleaning Volunteer Days
Prairie Seed Cleaning Volunteer Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksIt's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. […]
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Fergus Garrett Lecture: The Spirit of a 20th Century Garden
Fergus Garrett Lecture: The Spirit of a 20th Century Garden
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear Fergus Garrett, head gardener at Great Dixter in Northiam, England and holder of the Royal […]
GLEAM: Art in a New Light
GLEAM: Art in a New Light
GLEAM, Art in a New Light, is an annual public art exhibit featuring light-based installations throughout Olbrich's 16-acre outdoor gardens created by […]
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Prairie Work Days at Lussier
Prairie Work Days at Lussier
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners Association for our Friday workdays in the prairie. We will weed […]
Olbrich Member Movie Night
Olbrich Member Movie Night
Enjoy a night under the stars on Olbrich's great lawn with movies on the big screen! Bring a blanket, lawn […]
Sina Davis Movies in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon
Sina Davis Movies in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the free show. Presenting Movies with Madison Parks in partnership with Madison's […]
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Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Restoration Workdays
Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksOur 2019 plan for workdays has changed. We are planning two “regular” workdays in April, May, September and October. They […]
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party
Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The […]
Digital Observation Technology Skills (DOTS) Training
Digital Observation Technology Skills (DOTS) Training
Organizer: Upham WoodsDOTS Training Events cover the basics of DOTS kits tool use, background history of the program, and teaching methodology for […]
Firearm Safety for Beginning Hunters
Firearm Safety for Beginning Hunters
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationDesigned for adults 18 and over who are new to hunting, this course provides knowledge, skills, and experience in firearm […]
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Heritage Fest
Heritage Fest
Organizer: Dane County ParksKeeping true to our heritage and mission of preservation and education, demonstrations of steam-powered antique threshing machines and 1920-30s harvesting […]
Curtis Prairie Walk
Curtis Prairie Walk
The tallgrass prairie is at peak height and color in early September. Big bluestem can grow more than seven feet […]
Fungus Among Us
Fungus Among Us
The season is right to observe mushrooms and other types of fungus. Learn about the important roles they play in […]
True North Festival
True North Festival
Organizer: Community GroundworksAn entertainment stage featuring local artists and performers, local food vendors, hands-on activities for all ages, Chocolate Shop Ice Cream, […]
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterIntroduce your toddler or preschool aged child to a wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages […]
Homeschool Program
Homeschool Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterJoin us to add an environmental education component to your home school curriculum! Classes are offered weekly on Tuesdays from 1 to 3pm during the […]
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte. $5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and […]
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Conservation Park Tour – Knollwood
Conservation Park Tour – Knollwood
Organizer: City of Madison ParksAdjacent to the Grady Tract of the UW Madison Arboretum, recent efforts have begun to restore the oak woodland on […]
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Warner Park Family Fun Night
Warner Park Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin Us: •Warner Park Community Recreation Center – 1625 Northport Dr. •5:00 - 8:00 pm, 2nd Friday of the month […]
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Friends of Anderson Farm County Park Restoration Workday
Friends of Anderson Farm County Park Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksAnderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled […]
Paddling with MSCR
Paddling with MSCR
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshEnjoy a calm fall morning paddling at Cherokee Marsh. You'll see plenty of wildlife and hopefully the start of some […]
Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party
Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party
Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The […]
Fall in the Native Plant Garden
Fall in the Native Plant Garden
Color, fruits, seeds, late blooming plants, late-season insects—we will find these and more in the diverse native plant gardens around […]
Wild Edible and Poisonous Plants
Wild Edible and Poisonous Plants
There are many reasons why people might have an interest in learning more about wild edible plants: an interest in […]
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Meet the Friends of Cherokee Marsh at the Northside Farmers Market
Meet the Friends of Cherokee Marsh at the Northside Farmers Market
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshStop by to say hi and learn what's new at our table at the market.
Native by Design: Gardening for a Sustainable Future
Native by Design: Gardening for a Sustainable Future
The annual Native Gardening Conference teaches and promotes the use of native plants in home landscapes for biodiversity, habitat, beauty, […]
Grady Grasslands
Grady Grasslands
We will look for five species of gentian, as well as asters and goldenrods, that grow in the Grady Tract […]
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Celebration of Bill Lunney
Celebration of Bill Lunney
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Foundation for Dane County Parks invites you to come celebrate the conservation legacy of Bill Lunney. Bill is retiring […]
Friends of Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
Friends of Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFriends members and the public are welcome at our monthly board meetings. Occasionally we reschedule, so contact us to confirm: […]
Law Park – Community Workshop
Law Park – Community Workshop
Organizer: City of Madison ParksImagine fishing, biking, water sports and outdoor play along with arts, entertainment, and food while people and families gather and […]
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Bird Migration & Nature Walk
Bird Migration & Nature Walk
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterLet’s find migratory birds along Lake Waubesa shoreline, in the prairie, and woods! Lead by naturalist Clare Carlson, don’t forget […]
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Member Morning
Member Morning
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemStop in Saturday morning for exclusive members-only playtime! We know that Madison Children’s Museum members love and value the museum more than […]
Chainsaw Safety Level 1
Chainsaw Safety Level 1
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationThis course is certified through the Safety and Woods Worker (SAWW) training program and part of a four-level series designed […]
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Chainsaw Safety Level 2
Chainsaw Safety Level 2
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationThis course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and part of a four-level series designed […]
Shaving Cream Colors
Shaving Cream Colors
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome and make some fun prints using the hydrophobic properties of shaving cream! Even small children can begin to absorb […]
Autumn Woodlands
Autumn Woodlands
Join a naturalist to look for fallen and falling leaves, mushrooms, and other natural delights that are possible this time […]
Leaping from Summer to Fall
Leaping from Summer to Fall
Join us as we explore the ecosystems of the Arboretum, looking for changes in the plants and animal behavior as […]
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Crackle Fire & Froth
Crackle Fire & Froth
Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich's outdoor gardens! Watch the flames from bonfires dance […]
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National Public Lands Volunteer Day
National Public Lands Volunteer Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterWe will work to improve a habitat within the Centennial State Park, a lakeshore unit of the Capital Springs Recreation […]
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterFree, family-friendly, naturalist-led hike from Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Edna Taylor Conservancy! 4th Saturday of Every Month – 10am […]
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Birds, Bikes and Brews
Birds, Bikes and Brews
Organizer: Dane County ParksNew and improved this year: Birds, Bikes, & Brews REVAMP! This awesome event combines three of our favorite things in […]
Taste of Tech: VR
Taste of Tech: VR
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome and explore Virtual Reality with the Google Cardboard Virtual Reality apps! Kids will have the opportunity to interact with […]
The CCC and the Arboretum
The CCC and the Arboretum
In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up its only camp on a university campus. More than 200 men […]
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Hiker Adirondack Pack Basket Class
Hiker Adirondack Pack Basket Class
Join us for a day of weaving to make your own pack basket, patterned after traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Linda […]
Hike with MSCR
Hike with MSCR
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshTake a guided walk and enjoy views of the upper Yahara River and Cherokee Marsh wetlands. Learn about the plants […]
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