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Perennial Plant Sale
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensSpring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual […]
Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, February 25 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description This gently […]
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
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Wild Wonders: Leap Day Frog Origami
Wild Wonders: Leap Day Frog Origami
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemFlex your fine motor skills with the art of paper folding! Celebrate Leap Day by making your very own origami […]
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Spring Flower Show
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensReady to blast off into the cosmos? Olbrich’s Atrium becomes its own universe during our 2024 Spring Flower Show: Olbrich […]
Exploration Station: Dried Flower Bookmarks
Exploration Station: Dried Flower Bookmarks
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCreate your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms from the museum’s rooftop garden. This event is free with the price […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksSpring Buds For You ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner at Tenney Park Beach for a free family friendly guided walk […]
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Exploration Station: Dried Flower Bookmarks
Exploration Station: Dried Flower Bookmarks
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCreate your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms from the museum’s rooftop garden. This event is free with the price […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Organizer: City of Madison ParksLet it be an Oak ~ Join Naturalist Kathlean Wolf at the Cherokee Marsh North Unit 6098 N Sherman for […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
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Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
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Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensYouth and their families are invited to explore the wonders of the Bolz Conservatory at the Discovery Cart on the […]
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Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach
Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!
Free! UW Science Night
Free! UW Science Night
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome along for a free night of exploration at MCM, from our own insides to the wide-open cosmos! Join our […]
Wild Wonders: Stargazing with UW Astronomy Club
Wild Wonders: Stargazing with UW Astronomy Club
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin the UW Astronomy Club on the Rooftop Ramble to view the night sky! The Club will operate several telescopes […]
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Maple Syrup Making Workshop
Maple Syrup Making Workshop
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park and instructor Mary Binkley to learn how to make maple syrup in your […]
Saturday Art Adventures: “Stained Glass” Suncatchers
Saturday Art Adventures: “Stained Glass” Suncatchers
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome drop into a new art experience each week with Laurie and the Art Studio team. Explore art through a […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksStormwater Stroll ~ Join Naturalist Beth Whitaker for a free guided nature walk to enjoy early Spring and melting snow. […]
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Exploration Station: Animal Masks
Exploration Station: Animal Masks
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemDecorate a mask to look like your favorite animal! This event is free with the price of general admission.
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksAnimal Adaptations ~ Explore beautiful trails at Turville Point on Lake Monona on a free naturalist guided walk with Stephanie […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
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Babywearing and Hiking with your Mini Explorer
Babywearing and Hiking with your Mini Explorer
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks and Madison Babywearing to learn about the ways you can get outside with your mini explorers this spring! We […]
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
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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Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Playful Acorns for a morning coffee, tea, or snack with old and new friends while […]
Wild Wonders: Clay Animals
Wild Wonders: Clay Animals
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse air-dry clay to create your own pocket-sized animal buddy.
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
STEAM Time: Planting Tomatoes
STEAM Time: Planting Tomatoes
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemHelp us plant heirloom tomatoes that will be added to the museum’s summer garden! Plant a tomato seed of your […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
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Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksFungus Among Us ~ Join MycoRising mushroom enthusiasts Aaron Cutler and Kacy Zander to learn about the fascinating world of […]
Maple Syrup Fest
Maple Syrup Fest
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterMaple Syrup Fest is a free and family-friendly event that features stations set throughout the nature center grounds to lead […]
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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 Friends of Stewart Park (FoSP) have an open workday […]
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 Friends of Stewart Park (FoSP) have an open workday […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksSeasons' Creep ~ Join Naturalist Alex Singer on a free family friendly guided walk to enjoy the Spring Equinox and […]
Family Nature Program: Mud Season
Family Nature Program: Mud Season
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
2 events,
5 events,
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us for a planetarium experience exploring the full dome video production "Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge" that […]
Spring Equinox Hike
Spring Equinox Hike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks and your community to say goodbye the darkness and welcome in the light that comes with the […]
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Wild Wonders: Flying Birds
Wild Wonders: Flying Birds
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemDecorate a paper bird and watch it soar, propelled by your breath!
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us for a planetarium experience exploring the full dome video production "Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge" that […]
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Living in Balance – Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us for a planetarium experience exploring the full dome video production "Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge" that […]
6 events,
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival highlights the spring return of Sandhill Cranes to the greater Othello area and Columbia National […]
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
STEAM Time: World Water Day
STEAM Time: World Water Day
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate World Water Day by testing local samples. Gain a better understanding of how our ecosystems filter water, and what […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
7 events,
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park […]
Science Takes Flight! with Women in Aviation
Science Takes Flight! with Women in Aviation
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemTake science to new heights with our friends from Women in Aviation. Put yourself in the pilot seat with their plane […]
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
4 events,
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsUpham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team […]
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 […]
School’s Day Out
School’s Day Out
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 […]
6 events,
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsUpham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team […]
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 […]
School’s Day Out
School’s Day Out
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: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls
Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCreate seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum’s Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes […]
4 events,
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsUpham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team […]
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 […]
School’s Day Out
School’s Day Out
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 […]
6 events,
Welty’s No School Day Camp – Maple Sugaring
Welty’s No School Day Camp – Maple Sugaring
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 […]
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsUpham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team […]
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 […]
School’s Day Out
School’s Day Out
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 […]
Wild Wonders: Animal Puppets
Wild Wonders: Animal Puppets
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate “Something on a Stick” Day by making popsicle stick puppets of your favorite animals!
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Easter EGGstravaganza
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsCome for our Easter EGGstravaganza! With many events and activities to spend the day visiting. March 29th through 31st. During […]
Welty’s No School Day Camp – Dreaming of the Beach
Welty’s No School Day Camp – Dreaming of the Beach
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 […]
School’s Day Out
School’s Day Out
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 […]
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
March 2024: Spring Break Day Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsUpham Woods is offering a weeklong, day camp over local school districts’ Spring Break. Activities include Hikes, Archery, Fishing, Team […]
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: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
4 events,
Learn to Nordic Walk
Learn to Nordic Walk
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWhat is Nordic walking? Join us at Door Creek Park on Saturday, March 30 and learn what it's all about! […]
Exploration Station: Planting Shiitake Mushrooms
Exploration Station: Planting Shiitake Mushrooms
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemHelp staff inoculate mycelium into wooden logs to grow shiitake mushrooms, and learn how to plant edible fungi at home! […]