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Connecting to the Wisdom of the Plants
Connecting to the Wisdom of the Plants
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAll plants have their own unique energy and healing wisdoms. Learn how to tune into a plant using one or […]
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Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
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Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
Step Outside Into Learning Workshop
Step Outside Into Learning Workshop
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionHarness the benefits of the most interactive instruction possible: learning on school grounds, outside the four walls of the classroom. […]
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Prairie Stewardship Fridays
Prairie Stewardship Fridays
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations at the Lussier Family Heritage Center. Dates: Friday mornings, 9-noon. Come when you can, for […]
Seed Saving Workshop
Seed Saving Workshop
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBringing together the time honored gardening traditions of seed saving with hands-on practice, this workshop offers a unique learning experience […]
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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. Check […]
Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host Restoration Workdays on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in April, May, September, […]
Watercolor with Helen Klebesadel: A Fresh Start
Watercolor with Helen Klebesadel: A Fresh Start
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThis is an introductory two-day watercolor workshop designed for absolute beginners and for those who have some experience painting with […]
Floral Bouquets with Alcohol Ink
Floral Bouquets with Alcohol Ink
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLearn simple techniques for using alcohol inks to create vibrant floral bouquets. Your finished 8x10” painting will be matted to […]
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Watercolor with Helen Klebesadel: A Fresh Start
Watercolor with Helen Klebesadel: A Fresh Start
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThis is an introductory two-day watercolor workshop designed for absolute beginners and for those who have some experience painting with […]
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Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
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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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Bumble Bee Surveys
Bumble Bee Surveys
Organizer: Dane County ParksWHAT WE DO: Naturalist Clare leads 2-hour bumble bee group surveys in restored prairie habitat. Volunteers take photos and tally […]
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Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
2 events,
Prairie Stewardship Fridays
Prairie Stewardship Fridays
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations at the Lussier Family Heritage Center. Dates: Friday mornings, 9-noon. Come when you can, for […]
Seed Saving Workshop
Seed Saving Workshop
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBringing together the time honored gardening traditions of seed saving with hands-on practice, this workshop offers a unique learning experience […]
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Acewood Conservation Volunteer Workday
Acewood Conservation Volunteer Workday
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMadison Parks is seeking volunteers in conservation to assist in removing invasive buckthorn in Acewood Conservation Park. Participants will learn […]
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. Check […]
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 […]
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Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
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 […]
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Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Essentrics – Mindful Movement for Strength, Balance & Stretching (4 Week Series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
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Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for important restoration work on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9am-12pm […]
Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz
Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center for the Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz project. This project is statewide and aims to document all […]
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Introduction to Nature Photography
Introduction to Nature Photography
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us for a morning of learning the basics of photographing our natural landscapes. Sevie Kenyon, our staff photographer for Dane […]
Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Monona Senior CenterSenior Adventures at Edna Taylor Conservation Park Starting at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Children’s Shack 3rd Wednesday of the Month […]
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Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Essentrics for Gardeners – Stretch, Strengthen and Grow! (4 week series)
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this […]
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KidWind Educator Workshop
KidWind Educator Workshop
KidWind Educator Workshop - Platteville, WI The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the […]
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Volunteer Day at The Glen
Volunteer Day at The Glen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Glen Golf Park is establishing an ongoing volunteer program that helps volunteers learn, grow personally and gain professional experience. […]
Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host Restoration Workdays on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in April, May, September, […]
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. Check […]
Advancing Your Watercolors with Helen Klebesadel
Advancing Your Watercolors with Helen Klebesadel
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us in this two-day watercolor workshop for painters with some experience. Designed for artists with an interested in advancing […]
Exploring Olbrich’s Orchids Walk
Exploring Olbrich’s Orchids Walk
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin Olbrich's conservatory and orchid horticulturist Irene Padlin for an inside look at Olbrich's orchid collection as she takes you […]
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Advancing Your Watercolors with Helen Klebesadel
Advancing Your Watercolors with Helen Klebesadel
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us in this two-day watercolor workshop for painters with some experience. Designed for artists with an interested in advancing […]
Autumn Leaves with Alcohol Ink and Foil
Autumn Leaves with Alcohol Ink and Foil
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensInterested in creating unique pieces of art to celebrate the autumn season? Learn how to use alcohol inks and foil […]
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North American Crane Workshop
Organizer: International Crane FoundationThe 16th North American Crane Workshop is October 23 to 26, 2023, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The conference will include a traditional […]
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KidWind Educator Workshop
KidWind Educator Workshop
KidWind Educator Workshop - Milwaukee, WI The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring […]
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 […]
Herbs for Winter Health: Hands on Fun!
Herbs for Winter Health: Hands on Fun!
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe fall is a great time to prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season. Learn about herbs that aid […]
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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. Check […]