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Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Dane County ParksHave you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to […]
Bird & Nature Festival
Bird & Nature Festival
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksAbout the event A free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day, and Earth Day. View live birds from Open Door […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, […]
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Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
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Family Movement Workshop
Family Movement Workshop
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterBond with your family through playful outdoor movement together! Explore movement as a family in this multi-generational natural movement workshop […]
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
Party for the Planet
Party for the Planet
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooThis year we are celebrating on Saturday, May 3rd (Rain date May 10th). Come to the Zoo between 10am – 2pm […]
Wander and Wonder: Celebrating Books and Birds
Wander and Wonder: Celebrating Books and Birds
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy and the Madison Reading Project invite you to this FREE event! Kids (Pre-K to […]
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Youth Screening of “An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands” , Sewage District Tour, & Family Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us at the Lussier Family Heritage Center for a special youth screening and discussion of An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa […]
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4th Annual Spring Festival
4th Annual Spring Festival
Organizer: Dane County ParksCalling all little adventurers (ages 2–9) and their families—join us for an afternoon of fairy door hunts, face painting, kite […]
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: Spring Birds
Bird & Nature Adventures: Spring Birds
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin us for this family-friendly spring walk. Learn how to look and listen for nesting and migrating birds in the […]
Pickle for Preschoolers in the Prairie
Pickle for Preschoolers in the Prairie
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterGet ready for an unforgettable afternoon! It’s fast-paced pickleball, gourmet charcuterie, and a visit from the bar cart—all for a […]
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Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshTuesday, May 6, 6-8pm May is prime birding at Horicon Marsh! The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival bird this year is […]
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Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAre you looking for fun activities to do in the gardens? Visit the Olbrich Discovery Cart for fun, hands-on, nature-based […]
Family: Learn to Paddle
Family: Learn to Paddle
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Family Learn to Paddle program is designed to introduce families to the joys and skills of canoeing in a safe, supportive, […]
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Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHoricon Marsh Bird Club invites birders of all skill levels—as well as anyone who enjoys the great outdoors—to the Annual […]
Little Naturalists: Nature Art 🎨
Little Naturalists: Nature Art 🎨
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
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Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Organizer: Badger Rock Neighborhood CenterThis month we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We will celebrate the contributions of our former […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison Parksoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
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Birding by Ear
Birding by Ear
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLearn Techniques to Identify Birds WITHOUT Relying on Sight Just as unique as their coloration and shape, bird sounds […]
Family Bird Lab
Family Bird Lab
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshBring your family out for the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 9-11th. Before the kids hit the trails in search […]
Spring Highlights
Spring Highlights
Organizer: UW ArboretumExplore the wonders of spring flowering woody plants in Longenecker Horticultural Gardens as garden horticultural specialist Neil Schmidt presents seasonal […]
Summer Camp Open House
Summer Camp Open House
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsJoin us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! This free public event is a great opportunity to […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksStormwater Stroll. Join Naturalists Beth Whitaker and Jane Worel for a free guided nature walk to enjoy early Spring. Where […]
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooJoin us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch at the Henry Vilas Zoo and give mom the gift she’s been […]
Feathers, Trails, and Tails
Feathers, Trails, and Tails
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us at Pheasant Branch Conservancy for an event promoting responsible dog ownership! We encourage courteous behavior from dog owners […]
Late Spring Ephemeral Hike
Late Spring Ephemeral Hike
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterExplore the beauty of Big Hill’s spring ephemeral flowers with volunteer Dave Bendlin. He will lead a hike where participants […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksMonth of Maying. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, let’s do it, let’s fall in […]
Mother’s Day at Cave of the Mounds
Mother’s Day at Cave of the Mounds
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsImagine a serene and unique Mother’s Day celebration at the Cave of the Mounds, where nature’s beauty and thoughtful touches […]
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2025 Clean Lakes Community Breakfast
2025 Clean Lakes Community Breakfast
Organizer: Dane County ParksPlease join us for our Clean Lakes Community Breakfast, presented by Johnson Financial Group, on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025! We […]
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp – Wild Garden Design
Growing Gardeners Series: Gardener’s Bootcamp – Wild Garden Design
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin Olbrich’s Director of Horticulture, Samantha Peckham, for a candid discussion about ecology and garden design along with tips you […]
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Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshWith over two dozen warblers moving in and through Madison this time of year, we always have fun tallying up […]
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 some basics about fish, […]
Mendota Unit, Conservation Park Tour
Mendota Unit, Conservation Park Tour
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshTime & Location May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, […]
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Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park, Horicon
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy an evening paddle on Dane County waterways! This is a beginner level paddle on the Yahara River from LaFollette […]
Eagle Watch Day
Eagle Watch Day
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host an Eagle Watch event for all ages to get a close up […]
Night Creature Search
Night Creature Search
Organizer: Dane County ParksHave you ever been out at dusk to listen for animals that are out at night? Now is your chance! Join […]
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Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksExplore the Creek. Join Friends of Starkweather Creek for a free fun family friendly canoe outing along Starkweather Creek! Some […]
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 […]
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Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Dane County ParksEvent Description Have you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksNature Journalling. Join Naturalist Steve Mansorge for a free guided walk to enjoy the natural areas at Warner Park. Bring […]
Family Nature Program: Terrific Turtles
Family Nature Program: Terrific Turtles
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Native Garden Learning Hub Community Gathering
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for an exciting new community learning and networking opportunity centered on creating, enhancing, and managing native plant gardens! […]
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Farm Explorers at Schumacher Farm Park
Farm Explorers at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us to explore the park and learn about a variety of topics through fun, hands-on activities. Sessions will take […]
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The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn how to find some of […]
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The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
The Stars of Summer 2025 Planetarium Show
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn how to find some of […]
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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 some basics about fish, […]
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Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterSigns of Spring Join Naturalist Mary Brinkley at the Children’s Shack at 10am We’ll hike through the grounds into Edna […]
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) – Diane Schwartz: Nature Happening
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) – Diane Schwartz: Nature Happening
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThis is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family-friendly program. FUN events occur on the 4th Saturdays of the […]
Farm to School Aid
Farm to School Aid
Organizer: RootedCelebrate the unofficial start to summer at Farm to School Aid, our first annual family-friendly music fundraiser. This year’s event […]
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Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, […]
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Whooper Wednesdays Talks
Whooper Wednesdays Talks
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin our Whooping Crane research and outreach team for our Whooper Wednesday Talks from 10 to 11 a.m. at the […]
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Nature School: End of Year Party 🎉
Nature School: End of Year Party 🎉
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshJoin us as we celebrate an amazing year of Nature School. Both Wilderness Academy and Little Naturalists are all welcome! […]
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Guided Birding Paddle
Guided Birding Paddle
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshJoin members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club, on a guided paddle of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. This will […]
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