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Information and Observation Station
Information and Observation Station
Organizer: UW ArboretumNaturalists will be available in the outdoor classroom to answer questions and share knowledge and stories of the land. Add […]
Summer Garden Stroll
Summer Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens on wheelchair accessible routes is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, […]
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Monday Morning Summer Walks Series
Monday Morning Summer Walks Series
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterWalk dates: June 7, June 28, July 12, July 19, August 16, August 23 | 10:00 – 11:30am | No […]
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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensRare Element The new Madison, Wisconsin based horn band, Rare Element performs high-energy instrumental funk music in a truly unique […]
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Movies in the Park – Disney Nature Earth
Movies in the Park – Disney Nature Earth
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCome to the Lussier Family Heritage Center for an outdoor screening of Disney Nature's Earth. Please bring your own chairs […]
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Bird and Nature Adventure
Bird and Nature Adventure
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. […]
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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensTony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band The TCLJB was formed in 1998 when the band landed a weekly Sunday night residency […]
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Story Time with Animals
Story Time with Animals
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterIntroduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to the outdoors during story time. Please meet inside the wildlife area near […]
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Presentations in the Park – Wisconsin Wetlands
Presentations in the Park – Wisconsin Wetlands
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterThe Lussier Family Heritage Center will be hosting a variety of speakers throughout the summer, this week's presentation is curtesy of […]
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Nature Journaling Workshop
Nature Journaling Workshop
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterThis free workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed to create your own nature journal. You don’t need to […]
Needle Felting – Felt a Small Cotswold Sheep
Needle Felting – Felt a Small Cotswold Sheep
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsJoin Tami Bower owner of Windridge Fibers. In this course you will learn the basics of needle felting sculpture, explore […]
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Summer Nature Hike
Summer Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land; plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecological practices and concepts. Geared for adults, these longer walks […]
Art in the Park – Marsh View
Art in the Park – Marsh View
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us for Art in the Park at the Lussier Family Heritage Center! No artistic talent needed, just the desire […]
Madison Contemporary Dance
Madison Contemporary Dance
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMCM welcomes Madison Contemporary Dance. Join our guest dancers for a short performance and an informal dance class–no previous dance experience […]
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Nature Writing Class- Journaling Urban Nature Appreciation at Pheasant Branch
Nature Writing Class- Journaling Urban Nature Appreciation at Pheasant Branch
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyWe all know that nature journaling can be a constructive practice for observing and describing details in nature, but this […]
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Family Field Trip- Goodman Youth Farm
Family Field Trip- Goodman Youth Farm
Organizer: RootedBring the whole family out for a fun-filled afternoon in the Goodman Youth Farm! The field trip will feature hands-on […]
Movies with Madison Parks- Raya and the Last Dragon
Movies with Madison Parks- Raya and the Last Dragon
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! In partnership with the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource […]
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe Blue Olives - blueolives.com $10/person; kids 5 & under are free and do not need a ticket Regular artists at House […]
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Youth Archery Clinic
Youth Archery Clinic
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterThis free archery clinic for kids ages 8-15, will introduce your child to the sport of archery or help sharpen […]
Bock Forest Restoration Workday
Bock Forest Restoration Workday
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyFriends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy volunteers along with Bock Community Gardeners will meet at 6 pm to pull invasive and […]
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CONSERVANCY DAY: WONDER OUTSIDE THE LINES WITH COLLEEN ROBINSON
CONSERVANCY DAY: WONDER OUTSIDE THE LINES WITH COLLEEN ROBINSON
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin Colleen Robinson from Nature’s Good Company, LLC for a guided mindful outdoor experience. We will gently explore the benefits of getting […]
Let’s Whoop It Up!
Let’s Whoop It Up!
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWith our spectacular new Cranes of the World exhibits as a backdrop, your hosts for the evening, President and CEO Rich Beilfuss […]
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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMadison Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsodie Quartet -madisonsymphony.org FREE Community Concert, but tickets are required! Register for tickets using the ticket link at […]
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Movies in the Park – Detective Pikachu
Movies in the Park – Detective Pikachu
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCome to the Lussier Family Heritage Center for an outdoor screening of Detective Pikachu. Please bring your own chairs and blankets […]
Moth Theater and Night Hike @ Schumacher Farm Park
Moth Theater and Night Hike @ Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for an eventing outing to celebrate National Moth Week. This event is all […]
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Information and Observation Station
Information and Observation Station
Organizer: UW ArboretumNaturalists will be available in the outdoor classroom to answer questions and share knowledge and stories of the land. Add […]
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Chicken Wrangler Workshop at Schumacher Farm County Park
Chicken Wrangler Workshop at Schumacher Farm County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Bob Bennin, Head Chicken Wrangler, for one of our free Workshops this summer. You will learn how to care […]
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Story Time
Story Time
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us every Tuesday at 9 AM under our gorgeous Heritage Oak tree for a story, activity and/or craft! These […]
Movies with Madison Parks – Aladdin
Movies with Madison Parks – Aladdin
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! In partnership with the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource […]
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe German Art Students - germanartstudents.com $10/person; kids 5 & under are free and do not need a ticket "The German Art […]
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Medical Mask Exemption Hours-Children’s Museum
Medical Mask Exemption Hours-Children’s Museum
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe museum will be open for play time for visitors who are not able to visit during regular hours, when […]
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Bumble Bee Brigade: Citizen Science Survey Team
Bumble Bee Brigade: Citizen Science Survey Team
Organizer: Friends of Capital Springs Recreation AreaThis is a free event. Throughout the summer, Friends naturalist, Clare Carlson will lead surveys in different locations in the […]
Presentations in the Park – Monarch Butterfly Biology & Conservation
Presentations in the Park – Monarch Butterfly Biology & Conservation
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterThe Lussier Family Heritage Center will be hosting a variety of speakers throughout the summer, this week's presentation is curtesy of […]
Movies with Madison Parks – Godzilla vs. Kong
Movies with Madison Parks – Godzilla vs. Kong
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! In partnership with the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource […]
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Prairie Stewardship Work Days
Prairie Stewardship Work Days
Organizer: Friends of Capital Springs Recreation AreaJoin us as we work on native plant gardens and prairie restoration at the Lussier Family Heritage Center. Tasks include planting, […]
Nature Writing Class- Writing Nature Memories
Nature Writing Class- Writing Nature Memories
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyWe live in a fast-paced “attention-economy” and spend plenty of time tuned-into executive function tasks or mulling over the future, […]
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Bird and Nature Outings
Bird and Nature Outings
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLIMITED GROUP SIZE: GUIDED HIKE FOR THE FIRST 20 PEOPLE With consideration of the health of our community and following […]
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Movies with Madison Parks – The Croods: A New Age
Movies with Madison Parks – The Croods: A New Age
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! In partnership with the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource […]
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensKinfolk - facebook.com/KinFolkSoulMadison $15/person; kids 5 & under are free and do not need a ticket Kinfolk is an American R&B […]
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Presentations in the Park – Climate Action in Dane County
Presentations in the Park – Climate Action in Dane County
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterThe Lussier Family Heritage Center will be hosting a variety of speakers throughout the summer, this week's presentation is curtesy of […]
Movies with Madison Parks – Toy Story 4
Movies with Madison Parks – Toy Story 4
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! In partnership with the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource […]
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Movies with Madison Parks – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Movies with Madison Parks – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGrab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! All are welcome!