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Laser Shows @ MMSD Planetarium
Look for playlists for each show below the schedule. What's a laser show? Lasers draw animations on the dome to […]
HOLLOW-een @ Cave of the Mounds
Organizer: Unnamed OrganizerOctober 25-31 – A Special Kids & Family Halloween Event Daily Events Gift Shop & Grounds Open: 9AM each day […]
Halloween at the Zoo
Halloween at the Zoo
Dress up as your favorite goblin, ghoul or witch and head to the Zoo for fun, family-friendly, and spooky activities […]
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Tues AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Tues AM)
- All sessions include indoor and outdoor time. Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. – All sessions include a snack. – […]
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Gates Close for Season @ International Crane Foundation
Gates Close for Season @ International Crane Foundation
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Wed AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Wed AM)
Notes: – All sessions include indoor and outdoor time. Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. – All sessions include a snack. […]
Locavorasaurus – Pumpkin Day!
Locavorasaurus – Pumpkin Day!
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemA demonstration exploring the bounty that local and seasonal produce has to offer, including tastings of what’s growing in the […]
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Thurs AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Thurs AM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterNotes: – All sessions include indoor and outdoor time. Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. – All sessions include a snack. […]
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Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Fri AM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Fri AM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterNotes: – All sessions include indoor and outdoor time. Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. – All sessions include a snack. […]
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Night Hike and Campfire @ MacKenzie Center
Night Hike and Campfire @ MacKenzie Center
Come on out to the MacKenzie Center for an evening hike through the MacKenzie Center trails. The illuminated path will […]
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Total Darkness Tours
Total Darkness Tours
Your guide will teach you about cave light – or should we say the lack of it – along the […]
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Deadline to apply for “Groundwater Workshops for Educators”
Educators from schools and nature centers are invited to apply for a free groundwater sand tank model and workshop (valued […]
Nature Explorations @ MCM
Nature Explorations @ MCM
Explore plants, animals, and the cycles and processes of nature through investigations in science, STEM, and art. We will learn […]
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Vacation Day: Blowing in the Wind
Vacation Day: Blowing in the Wind
Fall breezes are here bringing cooler weather and tossing colorful leaves all around ALNC! We will spend the day observing […]
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Armed Forces Appreciation Days
FREE Gemstone Mining and Cave Tour discount for members of the armed forces.
International Science Museum Day
International Science Museum Day
Saturday, November 10 is International Science Center and Science Museum Day. Madison Children’s Museum is pleased to be a member […]
Every Drop Counts @ Olbrich
Every Drop Counts @ Olbrich
EVERY DROP COUNTS Learn all about water at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Participants will make a personal connection with ways that […]
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Indoor Northside Farmers’ Market
Indoor Northside Farmers’ Market
We're moving indoors to the Warner Park Community Recreation Center: Sunday, October 28 – Sunday, December 16. Join us from […]
Reintroducing the Wild Turkey
Reintroducing the Wild Turkey
Learn about these native birds and how they disappeared from Wisconsin by the late 1880s. Thanks to a successful reintroduction […]
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Prairie Seed Weighing & Bagging – Volunteer Project
You are invited to join us for the next step of our prairie seed restoration process. We will be weighing […]
Planetarium Show: To Go Boldly
Planetarium Show: To Go Boldly
Most people dream of traveling to space. Join us to explore the current state of human spaceflight. We’ll take a […]
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Homeschool Program
Homeschool Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterFor all sessions, registration deadline is the Friday prior to the class. This is done to allow for ALNC to […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Tues PM)
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (Tues PM)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterNotes: – All sessions include indoor and outdoor time. Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing. – All sessions include a snack. […]
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Vacation Day: Cozey Hidey Homes
Vacation Day: Cozey Hidey Homes
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterHideaway with us for the day as we learn about where animals go to stay warm, safe, and sound! We […]
Museum Storytime @ UW Geology Museum
Museum Storytime @ UW Geology Museum
Museum storytime is geared toward preschool-aged children and each week features a book, museum specimens and a craft to take home. […]
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International Crane Foundation Pop-up Shop
International Crane Foundation Pop-up Shop
Organizer: International Crane FoundationShop for a cause and benefit conservation action around the world! Our new pop-up shop will be located in downtown […]
Cocktails in the Conservatory
Cocktails in the Conservatory
Sip Cocktails in the Bolz Conservatory and enjoy the beats of local DJs!
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Land Steward Work Party @ ALNC
Land Steward Work Party @ ALNC
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLand Stewards & Restorationists — We Need YOU! Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, marsh, and woodlands? Join […]
History of the Arboretum’s Lost City
History of the Arboretum’s Lost City
An in-depth look at the fascinating history of the failed Lake Forest development project. Who were the personalities involved? Why […]
Cave After Dark – Say Cheese
Cave After Dark – Say Cheese
Live Music & Cash Bar in the Visitor Center, Wine & Cheese Tasting Inside the Cave, Self-Guided Photography Tour of the Cave
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Talk Turkey
Talk Turkey
Learn about the natural history of the wild turkey and how it almost became the national symbol of United States […]
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Vacation Day: Gobble Gobble
Vacation Day: Gobble Gobble
Calling all Jakes and Jennys! Come join us for a very “fowl” morning of fun as we learn all about […]
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Bird & Nature Outing @ Edna Taylor Conservation Park
Bird & Nature Outing @ Edna Taylor Conservation Park
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterJoin a naturalist for a free and easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor […]
Winter Bird Feeders @ MCM
Winter Bird Feeders @ MCM
Join us in our Rooftop Clubhouse to learn about attracting native birds that winter in Wisconsin! Visitors will use their […]
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Native November
Native November
Explore native plant and animal communities and learn how they prepare for winter on a walk designed for families with […]
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Brew Lights
Brew Lights
Join our Young Professionals Group, PACK, for another 21+ event at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Sip on bubbles of beer […]
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Caroling in the Cave
Experience the 12th Annual Caroling in the Cave concerts, a series of charity fundraisers and Holiday festivities featuring talented music […]
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