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6 events,
MREA Annual Energy Fair
MREA Annual Energy Fair
Organizer: Midwest Renewable Energy AssociationThe 31st Annual Energy Fair: June 24-26, 2022 The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join us in […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFree guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens Sundays, June - August Tours depart at 1:30 & 3 p.m. Get […]
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Organizer: RootedGardeners and community members will be working together to sort materials, turn compost piles, and measure the progress of the […]
2 events,
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Parks Alive ~ Allied Park
Parks Alive ~ Allied Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
6 events,
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage Center¡Únase a nosotros todos los martes para una hora de cuento y ua actividad basada en las maravillas de nuestro […]
Summer Morning Nature Walks led by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area
Summer Morning Nature Walks led by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area
Organizer: Dane County ParksDetails: Trails are moderate with some hills. Walks are leisurely as we stop to observe wildlife and interesting flora along […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-12pm throughout the year […]
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
4 events,
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Junior Naturalist: Session 1
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Parks Alive ~ Increase the Peace
Parks Alive ~ Increase the Peace
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
A Wild Rumpus at Reindahl Park
A Wild Rumpus at Reindahl Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksEnjoy child-led play at Reindahl Park based on the educational approach of AnjiPlay. Madison Public Library will provide special play […]
3 events,
Bumble Bee Brigade Training
Bumble Bee Brigade Training
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterBumble Bee Brigade Training: Learn to identify, photograph, and monitor bumble bees with the Wisconsin DNR’s newest citizen-based monitoring project! […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedCome pick up your fresh, organic Troy Farm produce from 3:30-6:30. For most of the summer, farm stands run concurrent […]
6 events,
Lil’ Explorers – Outdoor Adventure
Lil’ Explorers – Outdoor Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterYour preschooler loves to get their hands into everything, run around, and explore! Come help foster that sense of wonder […]
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations in the Prairie Learning Center, centered at the Heritage Center. Dates: every Friday […]
Kids Fishing Adventure
Kids Fishing Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy a beautiful day of fishing and learning on our Fishing Adventure! Your child will get to practice their fishing […]
Ponds, Pines, and Birds—Finding Mary Oliver
Ponds, Pines, and Birds—Finding Mary Oliver
Organizer: UW ArboretumMary Oliver has given us hundreds of poems featuring ponds, pines, and birds, all of which we can find at […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
5 events,
Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald Park
Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe are continuing our Saturday restoration work parties at Donald Park this summer and would love to have you join […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Wingra Oak Savanna Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome […]
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore art, science and nature in changing weekly activities. Program takes place on the Rooftop Ramble; in the event of […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Bird & Nature Outing – Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Outing – Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksNature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus […]
7 events,
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years. At the […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFree guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens Sundays, June - August Tours depart at 1:30 & 3 p.m. Get […]
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. […]
0 events,
5 events,
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required Join us for Tuesday and Friday workdays throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the park system […]
Lil’ Explorers – Story Time (English)
Lil’ Explorers – Story Time (English)
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us every Tuesday for a story and activity based on the wonders of our natural world! This event will […]
Parks Alive ~ Lift Leopold
Parks Alive ~ Lift Leopold
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
Learn About Small-Scale Composting
Learn About Small-Scale Composting
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWe've partnered with Rooted and UW-Extension to offer this free class held at the community garden at Reindahl Park. Participants […]
5 events,
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between […]
Bumble Bee Surveys
Bumble Bee Surveys
Organizer: Dane County ParksNaturalist Clare Carlson leads bumble bee group surveys in Cap Springs Recreation Area prairies and native plant gardens. Volunteers take […]
Learn to Bike
Learn to Bike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer? Join our staff to learn how to […]
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data […]
Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand
Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe weekly Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand features community vendors, hot food for sale, farm stand, games, health […]
5 events,
Thursday Nights at Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Thursday Nights at Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Organizer: RootedJoin us for Thursday Nights at Troy! Come for your Troy Farm veggies and stay for dinner. This week’s meal […]
Weeds & Wildflowers
Weeds & Wildflowers
Organizer: Dane County ParksSpace is limited; Sign-Up is required here. Invasive Species Management Techniques: Join Lars Higdon, Dane County Botanist/Naturalist, for a guided […]
Drop-In Milkweed Soup Tasting
Drop-In Milkweed Soup Tasting
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensIn the Herb Garden Visit the Herb Garden for free samples of delicious milkweed soup featuring milkweed grown in our […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedCome pick up your fresh, organic Troy Farm produce from 3:30-6:30. For most of the summer, farm stands run concurrent […]
7 events,
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required Join us for Tuesday and Friday workdays throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the park system […]
Cranes Over Wisconsin
Cranes Over Wisconsin
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin our Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Schmidt to learn about the cranes of Wisconsin through the Urban Ecology Center’s […]
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations in the Prairie Learning Center, centered at the Heritage Center. Dates: every Friday […]
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn how to cast and […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
11 events,
Anderson County Park – Volunteer Workday
Anderson County Park – Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksThese regularly scheduled monthly workdays occur on the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (or […]
Full Moon Night Walk
Full Moon Night Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumLet your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. […]
Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald Park
Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe are continuing our Saturday restoration work parties at Donald Park this summer and would love to have you join […]
Reading the Landscape – Prairies and Savannas
Reading the Landscape – Prairies and Savannas
Organizer: UW ArboretumIn this two-part class (July 9 and 23), explore the hidden treasures of Curtis Prairie, Greene Prairie, and the Grady […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. […]
11 events,
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years. At the […]
Chris Gavin, Naturalist & Outdoor Enthusiast–Summer Foraging at Festge County Park
Chris Gavin, Naturalist & Outdoor Enthusiast–Summer Foraging at Festge County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Foraging, 12 pm to 2 pm $20/person At Festge County Park, 4894 Scherbel Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528 Meet […]
Prairie Play Date
Prairie Play Date
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Environmental Fun Fair
Environmental Fun Fair
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks at our first ever Environmental Fun Fair located on the grounds of our Lussier Family Heritage […]
4 events,
Gathering of Teachers) Climate Change Teach-In
Gathering of Teachers) Climate Change Teach-In
Organizer: Wisconsin Association for Environmental EducationMaawanji’iding gekinoo’amaagejig (Gathering of Teachers) Climate Change Teach-In. This professional development will be held on August 18th at the Fond […]
Summer Morning Nature Walks led by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area
Summer Morning Nature Walks led by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area
Organizer: Dane County ParksDetails: Trails are moderate with some hills. Walks are leisurely as we stop to observe wildlife and interesting flora along […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Parks Alive ~ Allied Park
Parks Alive ~ Allied Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
7 events,
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage Center¡Únase a nosotros todos los martes para una hora de cuento y ua actividad basada en las maravillas de nuestro […]
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-12pm throughout the year […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Learning Together—Bumble Bees and Butterflies
Learning Together—Bumble Bees and Butterflies
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Family Class Explore the Native Plant Garden, look for insects and the flowers they visit, and learn about pollination. […]
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
12 events,
Clean Lakes 101 – Aquatic Plant Management on the Yahara Lakes
Clean Lakes 101 – Aquatic Plant Management on the Yahara Lakes
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Clean Lakes Alliance in-person or virtually Wednesday, July 13th to learn about how Dane County manages the lakes' abundant […]
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Organizer: FIELD EdventuresA four-day virtual Institute on July 13,14, 20, and 21 from 8:30-12:00 and a one-day in-person regional immersion field experience […]
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between […]
Bumble Bee Surveys
Bumble Bee Surveys
Organizer: Dane County ParksNaturalist Clare Carlson leads bumble bee group surveys in Cap Springs Recreation Area prairies and native plant gardens. Volunteers take […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
6 events,
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Organizer: FIELD EdventuresA four-day virtual Institute on July 13,14, 20, and 21 from 8:30-12:00 and a one-day in-person regional immersion field experience […]
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWisconsin Craniacs! Learn about Whooping Cranes with us at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Weather permitting, our new Whooping Crane […]
Plains, Cranes and a Watershed
Plains, Cranes and a Watershed
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin us for an encore From the Field Webinar with Conservation Photographer Michael Forsberg, who will join us for a […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedCome pick up your fresh, organic Troy Farm produce from 3:30-6:30. For most of the summer, farm stands run concurrent […]
5 events,
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required Join us for Tuesday and Friday workdays throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the park system […]
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations in the Prairie Learning Center, centered at the Heritage Center. Dates: every Friday […]
Kids Fishing Adventure
Kids Fishing Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy a beautiful day of fishing and learning on our Fishing Adventure! Your child will get to practice their fishing […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Sky’s the Limit STEM Camp
Sky’s the Limit STEM Camp
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWelty is happy to be the location for The Sky’s the Limit STEM Camp for middle and high school aged […]
9 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Grady Tract Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with […]
Bird & Nature Outing – Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Outing – Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksBird & Nature Adventures in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure to check the website (linked […]
Birds of the World Day
Birds of the World Day
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooWe don't want to make things HAWKWARD, but we think it's time to celebrate all things avian! This year, we […]
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWisconsin Craniacs! Learn about Whooping Cranes with us at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Weather permitting, our new Whooping Crane […]
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore art, science and nature in changing weekly activities. Program takes place on the Rooftop Ramble; in the event of […]
9 events,
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years. At the […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Friends of Stewart Park Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, the FoSP have an open workday in the Oak Trail […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFree guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens Sundays, June - August Tours depart at 1:30 & 3 p.m. Get […]
3 events,
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
White-tailed Deer and Our Forests Workshop
White-tailed Deer and Our Forests Workshop
Organizer: University of Wisconsin – stevens pointWorkshop for Middle & High School Educators Hear from DNR experts and get hands-on field experience in this summer workshop […]
Chicken Wrangler Workshop at Schumacher Farm County Park
Chicken Wrangler Workshop at Schumacher Farm County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin one of our knowledgeable Chicken Wranglers for a free workshop this summer. You will learn how to care for […]
9 events,
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Organizer: FIELD EdventuresA four-day virtual Institute on July 13,14, 20, and 21 from 8:30-12:00 and a one-day in-person regional immersion field experience […]
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Lil’ Explorers – Hora del cuento (Español)
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage Center¡Únase a nosotros todos los martes para una hora de cuento y ua actividad basada en las maravillas de nuestro […]
Summer Morning Nature Walks
Summer Morning Nature Walks
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterWalks are led by naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area, and feature the most scenic trails of […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Junior Naturalist: Middle School Session
Junior Naturalist: Middle School Session
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterThis session is for children ages 12 – 14. Join a small group of other young naturalists as we explore […]
10 events,
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Organizer: FIELD EdventuresA four-day virtual Institute on July 13,14, 20, and 21 from 8:30-12:00 and a one-day in-person regional immersion field experience […]
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between […]
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 […]
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Junior Naturalist: Session 2
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin a small group of other young naturalists as we explore and observe nature. We’ll hike, bike, and canoe through […]
Learn to Bike
Learn to Bike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer? Join our staff to learn how to […]
4 events,
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Health and Healing of Our Hearts, Minds, and Homes
Organizer: FIELD EdventuresA four-day virtual Institute on July 13,14, 20, and 21 from 8:30-12:00 and a one-day in-person regional immersion field experience […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedCome pick up your fresh, organic Troy Farm produce from 3:30-6:30. For most of the summer, farm stands run concurrent […]
Thursday Nights At Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Thursday Nights At Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Organizer: RootedJoin us for Thursday Nights at Troy! Come for your Troy Farm veggies and stay for dinner. This week’s meal […]
8 events,
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Summer Volunteer Restoration Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required Join us for Tuesday and Friday workdays throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the park system […]
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations in the Prairie Learning Center, centered at the Heritage Center. Dates: every Friday […]
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn how to cast and […]
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWisconsin Craniacs! Learn about Whooping Cranes with us at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Weather permitting, our new Whooping Crane […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
9 events,
Youth Fishing Event
Youth Fishing Event
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterYouth (kindergarten - 8th grade) are invited to join us at Stewart Lake County Park for a free Youth Fishing […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. […]
Bird & Nature Outing – Edna Taylor
Bird & Nature Outing – Edna Taylor
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and […]
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWisconsin Craniacs! Learn about Whooping Cranes with us at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Weather permitting, our new Whooping Crane […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
7 events,
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years. At the […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFree guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens Sundays, June - August Tours depart at 1:30 & 3 p.m. Get […]
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Organizer: RootedGardeners and community members will be working together to sort materials, turn compost piles, and measure the progress of the […]
2 events,
White-tailed Deer and Our Forests Workshop
White-tailed Deer and Our Forests Workshop
Organizer: University of Wisconsin – stevens pointWorkshop for Middle & High School Educators Hear from DNR experts and get hands-on field experience in this summer workshop […]
Leopold Community Garden Workday
Leopold Community Garden Workday
Organizer: RootedGardeners and garden enthusiasts will work together to care for community garden common areas, perennial beds, turn compost piles, and […]
5 events,
Lil’ Explorers – Story Time (English)
Lil’ Explorers – Story Time (English)
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us every Tuesday for a story and activity based on the wonders of our natural world! This event will […]
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-12pm throughout the year […]
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Parks Alive ~ Darbo/Worthington Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Facebook Live Cooking Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Cooking Class. Each week brings a new kitchen delight!
Welty Weeknight Paddle
Welty Weeknight Paddle
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterJoin Welty for a summer of weeknight kayaking/canoeing/paddle boarding on the Rock River. Meet us at the Buccaneer Boathouse, twice […]
5 events,
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Dane County Farmers’ Market – Wednesday Market
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between […]
Learn to Bike
Learn to Bike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer? Join our staff to learn how to […]
Parks Alive ~ Increase the Peace
Parks Alive ~ Increase the Peace
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
A Wild Rumpus at Meadowood Park
A Wild Rumpus at Meadowood Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksEnjoy child-led play at Meadowood Park based on the educational approach of AnjiPlay. Madison Public Library will provide special play […]
Badger Rock Community Market And Farm Stand
Badger Rock Community Market And Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe weekly Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand features community vendors, hot food for sale, farm stand, games, health […]
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Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Parks Alive ~ It Takes a Village
Parks Alive ~ It Takes a Village
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. Parks Alive […]
Troy Farm Stand
Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedCome pick up your fresh, organic Troy Farm produce from 3:30-6:30. For most of the summer, farm stands run concurrent […]
Thursday Nights At Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Thursday Nights At Troy: Dinner In The Garden
Organizer: RootedJoin us for Thursday Nights at Troy! Come for your Troy Farm veggies and stay for dinner. This week’s meal […]
Paddle in the Parks @ Falk Wells Sugar River Wildlife Area
Paddle in the Parks @ Falk Wells Sugar River Wildlife Area
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 3.3 mile paddle on the Sugar River. Learn canoe paddle strokes, practice […]
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Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Prairie Work Days at the Prairie Learning Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksWhere: Native plant gardens & prairie restorations in the Prairie Learning Center, centered at the Heritage Center. Dates: every Friday […]
Nature Explorers Mini-Camp
Nature Explorers Mini-Camp
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore plants, animals, and nature on the museum’s green rooftop and in the Wonderground. Learn about pollinators, gardens, make a […]
Kids Fishing Adventure
Kids Fishing Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterEnjoy a beautiful day of fishing and learning on our Fishing Adventure! Your child will get to practice their fishing […]
Butterfly Action Day
Butterfly Action Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensNo cost to attend or participate, but there is a separate cost to enter Blooming Butterflies. Join us for a […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
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Chris Gavin, Naturalist & Outdoor Enthusiast, Presents Summer Foraging
Chris Gavin, Naturalist & Outdoor Enthusiast, Presents Summer Foraging
Organizer: Dane County ParksChris Gavin, Naturalist & Outdoor Enthusiast Presents Summer Foraging at Festge County Park, 4894 Scherbel Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528 […]
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Whooping Crane Conservation Cart
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWisconsin Craniacs! Learn about Whooping Cranes with us at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Weather permitting, our new Whooping Crane […]
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore art, science and nature in changing weekly activities. Program takes place on the Rooftop Ramble; in the event of […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
Guided Public Shack Tour
Guided Public Shack Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin Us on a Guided Tour of the Leopold Shack and Farm! Come hear the stories about the pioneering restoration […]
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Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Northside Farmers Market Troy Farm Stand
Organizer: RootedThe Northside Farmers Market has been bringing fresh, healthy food to the Northside of Madison for 15 years. At the […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your […]
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFree guided garden strolls of the outdoor gardens Sundays, June - August Tours depart at 1:30 & 3 p.m. Get […]
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Prairie Hills Community Composting Project
Organizer: RootedGardeners and community members will be working together to sort materials, turn compost piles, and measure the progress of the […]
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