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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
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
0 events,
2 events,
Lil’ Explorers at Walking Iron County Park
Lil’ Explorers at Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterLil' Explorers are on the go! We are visiting Walking Iron Couty Park with the Mazomanie Free Library on September 26th and […]
Twilight Trek in Wingra Oak Savanna
Twilight Trek in Wingra Oak Savanna
Organizer: UW ArboretumExplore Arboretum woodlands and wetlands along the northwest shoreline of Lake Wingra. This leisurely naturalist-led walk is suitable for adults […]
4 events,
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 how to cast and […]
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data […]
Learn to Fish with WI DNR
Learn to Fish with WI DNR
Organizer: City of Madison ParksLearn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is […]
3 events,
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedHeld every Thursday from June 15 to October 12, from 4-7 p.m. Come get some fresh, certified organic veggies! We […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
3 events,
Open Shack Friday
Open Shack Friday
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationMeander the Shack and Farm trails with a self-guided tour experience with a twist. One of our incredible docents or […]
7 events,
Member Morning
Member Morning
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMemberMornings provide exclusive time for museum members to access the museum outside of public operating hours. Not a member yet? […]
Seed Collection in the Prairie
Seed Collection in the Prairie
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us on select weekends, June through October, collecting native seed at Pheasant Branch Conservancy to be used to expand […]
Garden Babies
Garden Babies
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemEnjoy sunny Saturday mornings in the Urb Garden with your little one. Join us for special baby-friendly activities just outside […]
Guided Public Shack Tour
Guided Public Shack Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationEnter the world-famous Shack, hear illuminating stories about the pioneering restoration work initiated by Aldo and the Leopold family, and […]
Trails & Tasting – A Hiking Event
Trails & Tasting – A Hiking Event
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsPlease join us for the 2nd Annual Trails & Tasting at Bethel Horizons, Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1pm - […]
2 events,
Family Fall Hike
Family Fall Hike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy the fall colors with your family this year for a short hike at Indian Lake County Park. Dane County […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
0 events,
0 events,
5 events,
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 how to cast and […]
Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Senior – Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterSenior Adventures at Edna Taylor Conservation Park Starting at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Children’s Shack 3rd Wednesday of the Month […]
Conservation Park Tour: Sandburg Woods
Conservation Park Tour: Sandburg Woods
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThis 30-acre tract is extremely valuable to resident wildlife and migratory birds. Renewed management efforts aim to restore and maintain […]
4 events,
Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWe are teaming up with staff from the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge to co-lead Whooping Crane tours through the summer […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedHeld every Thursday from June 15 to October 12, from 4-7 p.m. Come get some fresh, certified organic veggies! We […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
5 events,
Welty’s No School Day Camp
Welty’s No School Day Camp
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 […]
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 […]
Open Shack Friday
Open Shack Friday
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationMeander the Shack and Farm trails with a self-guided tour experience with a twist. One of our incredible docents or […]
Kid’s Night Out in Nature
Kid’s Night Out in Nature
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterDrop off your children for a night out in nature! We will enjoy fishing, a cookout, night hike and more! […]
6 events,
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 […]
Garden Babies
Garden Babies
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemEnjoy sunny Saturday mornings in the Urb Garden with your little one. Join us for special baby-friendly activities just outside […]
Guided Public Shack Tour
Guided Public Shack Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationEnter the world-famous Shack, hear illuminating stories about the pioneering restoration work initiated by Aldo and the Leopold family, and […]
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
3 events,
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Fall Colors
Fall Colors
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Lantern Tour
Lantern Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel like you are […]
1 event,
Lil’ Explorers
Lil’ Explorers
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
0 events,
2 events,
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 how to cast and […]
4 events,
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
Wisconsin Science Festival on the Square
Wisconsin Science Festival on the Square
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us for one fantastic night that blends science with downtown Madison businesses. Back for its fifth year, the ever […]
Madison Night Market
Madison Night Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMadison Night Market is a celebration of Madison's unique and inspiring creative culture. Vendors showcase handmade products, local art, artisan […]
5 events,
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
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 […]
Open Shack Friday
Open Shack Friday
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationMeander the Shack and Farm trails with a self-guided tour experience with a twist. One of our incredible docents or […]
Lantern Tour
Lantern Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel like you are […]
7 events,
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Guided Public Shack Tour
Guided Public Shack Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationEnter the world-famous Shack, hear illuminating stories about the pioneering restoration work initiated by Aldo and the Leopold family, and […]
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Organizer: Friends of MacKenzie CenterFall themed activities, food for purchase, a great way to celebrate a great season! One per vehicle admission charge of […]
Autumn Ephemeral Arts
Autumn Ephemeral Arts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhat is ephemeral art? Art that is only created with natural materials and is meant to get blown away by […]
Hayrides & Hikes
Hayrides & Hikes
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshTour Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit aboard a tractor-pulled hay wagon, take a short guided hike, or do […]
3 events,
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens around the Visitor Center is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the […]
Geode Talk
Geode Talk
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the world of geodes! These quartz-filled rocks seem unassuming on the outside but a treasure within. It’s fun to […]
Seed Collection in the Prairie
Seed Collection in the Prairie
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us on select weekends, June through October, collecting native seed at Pheasant Branch Conservancy to be used to expand […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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 how to cast and […]
3 events,
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
Luminary Night Walk
Luminary Night Walk
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterBring your friends and family for a ¾ mile candle-lit evening walk around the Lussier Family Heritage Center! Stroll through […]
4 events,
Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Organizer: Playful AcornsJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Playful Acorns for a morning coffee, tea, or snack with old and new friends while […]
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 […]
Open Shack Friday
Open Shack Friday
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationMeander the Shack and Farm trails with a self-guided tour experience with a twist. One of our incredible docents or […]
5 events,
Good Neighbor Day
Good Neighbor Day
Organizer: International Crane FoundationA non-perishable donation for our local food pantry is your ticket to our site, Cranes of the World, to celebrate Good […]
Guided Public Shack Tour
Guided Public Shack Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationEnter the world-famous Shack, hear illuminating stories about the pioneering restoration work initiated by Aldo and the Leopold family, and […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWalk in a moon-lit forest. We will practice walking silently, slowly, and observing the wonders of the park under a […]