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January Thaw Walk @UW Arboretum
January Thaw Walk @UW Arboretum
It is common in the Midwest to experience a few days of warming later in the month. Learn about the […]
Winter Animals Family Nature Program @UW Arboretum
Winter Animals Family Nature Program @UW Arboretum
Learn about animals that stay in Wisconsin through the winter and how they survive the cold. Naturalist-led walk, 1:30–2:30 p.m., […]
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1 event,
Toddler Story & Stroll: The Great Kapok Tree @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Toddler Story & Stroll: The Great Kapok Tree @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm#ChildrenFamily
4 events,
Utilizing the School Building as a Teaching Tool: Investigations in Energy Efficiency
Utilizing the School Building as a Teaching Tool: Investigations in Energy Efficiency
Organizer: Unnamed OrganizerEmpower students and staff to be part of the energy solution through relevant experimentation using cutting-edge technology. This workshop utilizes […]
Once in a Blue Moon Night Walk @UW Arboretum
Once in a Blue Moon Night Walk @UW Arboretum
We will venture out under the second full moon of the month to stargaze and listen for owls and other […]
Wednesday Nite @ the Lab with Dr. Barry Hartup @ UW-Madison Campus
Wednesday Nite @ the Lab with Dr. Barry Hartup @ UW-Madison Campus
https://www.savingcranes.org/events/
2 events,
Restoration and ‘‘Novel Ecosystems’’: Priority Or Paradox? @UW Arboretum
Restoration and ‘‘Novel Ecosystems’’: Priority Or Paradox? @UW Arboretum
Dr. Curt Meine, senior fellow, Aldo Leopold Foundation, and contributor, Center for Humans and Nature. Fee: $10, series $70. Register […]
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2 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Animal Scat @ MCM
Animal Scat @ MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/animal-scat/
1 event,
Feathered Travelers Walk @UW Arboretum
Feathered Travelers Walk @UW Arboretum
February often brings the return of early migratory birds, some on their way to more northern breeding grounds. Join a […]
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2 events,
Forest Garden Design @UW Arboretum
Forest Garden Design @UW Arboretum
https://arboretum.wisc.edu/learn/classes/ Tues., February 6, 6–9 p.m. Forest Garden Design. This permaculture technique can help you grow plants for food, fuel, and […]
Forest Garden Design @UW Arboretum
Forest Garden Design @UW Arboretum
This permaculture technique can help you grow plants for food, fuel, and more. Learn about site considerations, plant guilds, plant […]
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1 event,
Frogs, Karner Blue Butterflies, and Trout: Fifty Years of Citizen Science @UW Arboretum
Frogs, Karner Blue Butterflies, and Trout: Fifty Years of Citizen Science @UW Arboretum
John Shillinglaw, M.D. Fee: $10, series $70. Register by February 5. https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/
4 events,
Vacation Day: Cabin Fever @ ALNC
Vacation Day: Cabin Fever @ ALNC
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature Centerhttp://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/events/category/vacation-day-programs/upcoming/
Toddler Story & Stroll: Elephants @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Toddler Story & Stroll: Elephants @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm#ChildrenFamily
Nature Explorations @MCM
Nature Explorations @MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/nature-explorations/2018-02-09/
Snowshoe Illuminated Night Hike @ Mackenzie Center
Snowshoe Illuminated Night Hike @ Mackenzie Center
http://dnr.wi.gov/calendar/events/parks/index.asp?location=MacKenzie%20Center
2 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Family Class: Inspecting Insect Metamorphosis @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Family Class: Inspecting Insect Metamorphosis @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm#ChildrenFamily
2 events,
Life Underground Walk @UW Arboretum
Life Underground Walk @UW Arboretum
To survive the cold, animals may travel through tunnels in the snow or sleep in burrows. Join a naturalist to […]
Animal Tracks Family Walk @UW Arboretum
Animal Tracks Family Walk @UW Arboretum
Animal tracks are easy to spot in the snow and mud. If neither are present, we will look for animal […]
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterAnother adventure retold by Lois Ehlert awaits you today. Get ready to dig the games and join mole and fox […]
5 events,
Science Day: An Annual Research Symposium @UW Arboretum
Science Day: An Annual Research Symposium @UW Arboretum
Students, faculty, and other researchers will present findings from projects on Arboretum land and in the Lake Wingra watershed. Free, […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterAnother adventure retold by Lois Ehlert awaits you today. Get ready to dig the games and join mole and fox […]
Tapping Maple Syrup @UW Arboretum
Tapping Maple Syrup @UW Arboretum
https://arboretum.wisc.edu/learn/classes/ Thurs., February 15, 6–8:30 p.m. Tapping Maple Syrup. Learn about the history and process of maple syruping, tree selection, tapping […]
New Moon Night Walk @UW Arboretum
New Moon Night Walk @UW Arboretum
Since there is no full moon in February, we will walk with no moon in sight. A naturalist will guide […]
3 events,
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Moon Rope
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterAnother adventure retold by Lois Ehlert awaits you today. Get ready to dig the games and join mole and fox […]
Toddler Story & Stroll: Tigers @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Toddler Story & Stroll: Tigers @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm#ChildrenFamily
Nature Explorations @MCM
Nature Explorations @MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/nature-explorations/2018-02-16/
5 events,
Member Morning @MCM
Member Morning @MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/programs-and-events/special-events/
Winter Fun Day at Capital Springs Recreation Area
Winter Fun Day at Capital Springs Recreation Area
Organizer: Friends of Capital Springs Recreation AreaHead to the Capital Springs Recreation Area for Winter Fun Day! At 9:15, there will be an ice fishing demonstration […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Children of the Rainforest @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Children of the Rainforest @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
The Children of the Rainforest series offers performances for families to celebrate cultural differences in rainforest regions around the world, […]
Candlelit Walk @ Cherokee Marsh
Candlelit Walk @ Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksTour the marsh by candlelight, then warm up with hot cocoa by the fire. This event will take place with […]
3 events,
Enduring a Woodland Winter Walk @UW Arboretum
Enduring a Woodland Winter Walk @UW Arboretum
Explore how people before European settlement survived a harsh winter using the natural resources around them. Free, no registration required. […]
BEHIND-THE-SCENES Greenhouse Tour @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
BEHIND-THE-SCENES Greenhouse Tour @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm
Bird and Nature Outing @ Warner Park
Bird and Nature Outing @ Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksBundle up and join Naturalist Jean Krieg for a family friendly walk in the Wild Side of Warner Park. Look […]
2 events,
WonderBugs PreSchool Program: Snowballs
WonderBugs PreSchool Program: Snowballs
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterOne, two, three- make some snowballs for me! We will read the story by Lois Ehlert and make our own […]
Vacation Day: Great Backyard Bird Count @ ALNC
Vacation Day: Great Backyard Bird Count @ ALNC
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature Centerhttp://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/events/category/vacation-day-programs/upcoming/
3 events,
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow (AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow (AM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWood you believe that the groundhog is chuck full of surprises? Wood you come down for songs, crafts, and a […]
Homeschool Program: Standing Tall
Homeschool Program: Standing Tall
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterRegistration Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2018 In the middle of winter, it must be hard to be a tree. Covered […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow (PM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow (PM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWood you believe that the groundhog is chuck full of surprises? Wood you come down for songs, crafts, and a […]
1 event,
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWood you believe that the groundhog is chuck full of surprises? Wood you come down for songs, crafts, and a […]
2 events,
Restoration Stories: Behind the Scenes at the Arboretum @UW Arboretum
Restoration Stories: Behind the Scenes at the Arboretum @UW Arboretum
Marian Farrior, restoration work party manager and Michael Hansen, land care manager, UW–Madison Arboretum. Fee: $10, series $70. Register by […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWood you believe that the groundhog is chuck full of surprises? Wood you come down for songs, crafts, and a […]
3 events,
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Me and My Shadow
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWood you believe that the groundhog is chuck full of surprises? Wood you come down for songs, crafts, and a […]
Toddler Story & Stroll: Monkeys @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Toddler Story & Stroll: Monkeys @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm#ChildrenFamily
Nature Explorations @MCM
Nature Explorations @MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/nature-explorations/2018-02-23/
3 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Ecological Restoration Work Party @UW Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
DreamBank Maple Syruping 101
DreamBank Maple Syruping 101
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterThe Aldo Leopold Nature Center is teaming up with DreamBank to celebrate this Wisconsin tradition! Spend a fun morning with […]
Bird & Nature Outing – Edna Taylor Conservation Park Area
Bird & Nature Outing – Edna Taylor Conservation Park Area
http://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/events/category/public-programs/upcoming/
4 events,
Signs of Spring Walk @UW Arboretum
Signs of Spring Walk @UW Arboretum
Even in the February cold, plants have buds and birds and mammals prepare for a warmer season. Free, no registration […]
Pawsome Snow Adventure @ Capital Springs
Pawsome Snow Adventure @ Capital Springs
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a snowshoe hike through the disc golf course at Capital Springs. Get to know other park users […]
Bird and Nature Outing @ UW’s Lakeshore Preserve
Bird and Nature Outing @ UW’s Lakeshore Preserve
Organizer: City of Madison ParksBurning Questions with Paul Noeldner. Join other nature lovers, family and friends for a beautiful winter nature hike at Picnic […]
All About Snow Family Program @UW Arboretum
All About Snow Family Program @UW Arboretum
Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, one of the first people to photograph snowflakes, said “every crystal is a masterpiece of design.” He […]
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6 events,
Nurturing STEM Exploration Outdoors
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVSuu6uNVwOcM16nYlrjhjoI_XYSyTL8ylf-pQ10GITYFwaQ/viewform
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines (AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines (AM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWhat is as tall as a house and green all year round? Why pine trees of course! Count needles, smell […]
Homeschool Program: The Eyes Have It
Homeschool Program: The Eyes Have It
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterRegistration Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2018 How do our eyes work? See a model eye up close and experience how […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines (PM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines (PM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWhat is as tall as a house and green all year round? Why pine trees of course! Count needles, smell […]
COCKTAILS IN THE CONSERVATORY @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
COCKTAILS IN THE CONSERVATORY @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens
http://www.olbrich.org/events/calendar17/January2017.cfm
4 events,
FREE Green & Healthy Workshops – Bring Your Team!
FREE Green & Healthy Workshops – Bring Your Team!
Organizer: Green and Healthy Schools WisconsinTeams of up to 4 from a school or district are encouraged to attend. Participants receive $100 to support substitute […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program: Those Prickly Pines
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWhat is as tall as a house and green all year round? Why pine trees of course! Count needles, smell […]
Locavorasaurus @MCM
Locavorasaurus @MCM
Organizer: Madison Children’s Musuemhttp://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/locavorasaurus-5-2017-10-11-2017-11-29-2017-12-20-2018-01-24/2018-02-28/