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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 […]
2 events,
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 1 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT EXPERIENCE To recreate the wonder of discovery experienced by those quarry […]
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 […]
1 event,
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 1 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT EXPERIENCE To recreate the wonder of discovery experienced by those quarry […]
4 events,
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 1 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT EXPERIENCE To recreate the wonder of discovery experienced by those quarry […]
Parks Alive ~ Meadowood Park
Parks Alive ~ Meadowood 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 […]
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 […]
Native Grasses
Native Grasses
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Garden Tour Susan Carpenter, Wisconsin Native Plant Garden curator, will focus on color, size, and features of native Wisconsin […]
5 events,
Upham Woods Service Project
Upham Woods Service Project
Organizer: Upham WoodsOn Thursday, August 4th join Upham Woods and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help manage Barberry on Blackhawk […]
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 1 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT EXPERIENCE To recreate the wonder of discovery experienced by those quarry […]
Upham Woods Service Project
Upham Woods Service Project
Organizer: Upham WoodsOn Thursday, August 4th join Upham Woods and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help manage Barberry on Blackhawk […]
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. […]
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 […]
4 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 […]
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsMONDAY, AUGUST 1 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT EXPERIENCE To recreate the wonder of discovery experienced by those quarry […]
Garden Club Mini-Camp
Garden Club Mini-Camp
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemDiscover the fun of gardening and composting on the museum’s green rooftop and in the Wonderground. We will use things […]
Jenni & Kyle Preserve – Aquatic Pond Cleanup
Jenni & Kyle Preserve – Aquatic Pond Cleanup
Organizer: City of Madison ParksPlease join our staff at the beautiful Jenni & Kyle Preserve to help remove aquatic invasive species from two spring-fed […]
6 events,
Beginning birders at Cherokee Marsh
Beginning birders at Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshIf you’re curious about birds, this outing is for you! Cherokee Marsh South contains many diverse habitats, including wetlands, ponds, […]
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 […]
Cranes of the World Celebration
Cranes of the World Celebration
Organizer: International Crane FoundationFun for the entire family! Learn about all 15 crane species from around the world. Enjoy stories and songs with […]
Paddling – Outdoor – Intro to canoe
Paddling – Outdoor – Intro to canoe
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshLearn the basics to start paddling safely. These clinics give introductory information about boats, safety equipment, water safety and paddling […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksPontoon Nature with Dane Gallagher and Robin Kling ~ Enjoy seeing Madison's Lakes from a duck's point of view! A […]
3 events,
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Organizer: City of Madison ParksLearn Prairie Plant Identification with Lynn Persson and Eva Roos ~ Cherokee Marsh is Madison’s largest conservation park with three […]
Birding by boat at Cherokee Marsh
Birding by boat at Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin Madison Audubon and the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for a slow paddle exploring the incredible diversity of Cherokee […]
0 events,
1 event,
Learning Together—Animals in the Prairie
Learning Together—Animals in the Prairie
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Family Class Walk by plants taller than you as we look for animals that live among prairie grasses and […]
6 events,
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 […]
Story Time with Animals
Story Time with Animals
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterLearn about animal life through stories read aloud by MacKenzie Naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in our […]
Underwater Explorers
Underwater Explorers
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterHave you ever wondered what lives on and below the water’s surface? Drop in any time between 1:30 and 3:30 […]
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin the Arboretum and Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for […]
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 […]
4 events,
In the Field: University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, Madison, WI
In the Field: University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, Madison, WI
Organizer: UW ArboretumPresenters: Susan Carpenter, Michael Hansen, Darrel Morrison, & Larry Weaner 9 AM - 4:30 PM CT Our visit will begin […]
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 on Black Earth Creek
Paddle in the Parks on Black Earth Creek
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks staff on this 3.8 mile paddle on Black Earth Creek. Enjoy a late afternoon paddle on […]
Public Information Meeting #2 – Acacia Ridge | Acer | Birchwood Point
Public Information Meeting #2 – Acacia Ridge | Acer | Birchwood Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe City of Madison Parks Division will hold a second online public information meeting for the master planning process of […]
2 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 […]
Anderson County Park Seed Collection
Anderson County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of early summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are […]
4 events,
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. […]
Land Steward Work Day
Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLand Stewards & Restorationists — We Need YOU! Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksPrairies in Bloom ~ Join a Naturalist for a free fun family-friendly guided tour or take a healthy nature walk […]
Full Moon Night Walk and Stargazing
Full Moon Night Walk and Stargazing
Organizer: UW ArboretumLet your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk, […]
3 events,
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMushrooms & Fungi ~ Join Master Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a guided tour or take a walk on your own […]
Summer Sounds
Summer Sounds
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Family Nature Program This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to […]
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 […]
1 event,
Summer Morning Nature Walks
Summer Morning Nature Walks
Organizer: Dane County ParksLed by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area Details: Trails are moderate with some hills. Walks are […]
1 event,
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 […]
3 events,
Nature Journaling Workshop
Nature Journaling Workshop
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterThis free workshop will give you the basic knowledge needed to create your own nature journal. You don’t need to […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 events,
Carbon Trading in South Africa
Carbon Trading in South Africa
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin our From the Field Webinar with South African Regional Manager Dr. Damian Walters and Resource Extension Officer Pieter Botha, […]
Dragonflies & Damselflies – Presentation & Nature Walk
Dragonflies & Damselflies – Presentation & Nature Walk
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIn the presentation, you'll hear about how these insects make their livings. You'll learn details of mating and reproduction and […]
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 […]
Cranes in Culture
Cranes in Culture
Organizer: International Crane FoundationInterested in birds and looking for a relaxing artistic outlet? Join us for a presentation about the cultural importance of […]
3 events,
Anderson County Park Seed Collection
Anderson County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of early summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are […]
Schumacher Farm County Park Seed Collection
Schumacher Farm County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of early summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are […]
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 […]
8 events,
Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day 2022
Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day 2022
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshSnapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive […]
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 […]
Soils 101 Workshop/Growers Field Day
Soils 101 Workshop/Growers Field Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksWorkshop: 9-11:30 am in the Stonehouse Visitors’ Center The UW Soils program will share what makes good living soils and […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksEken Parkland with the Friends of Starkweather ~ Outings in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure […]
Paddling – Outdoor – Intro to Kayak
Paddling – Outdoor – Intro to Kayak
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshLearn the basics to start paddling safely. These clinics give introductory information about boats, safety equipment, water safety and paddling […]
3 events,
Wisconsin Daylily Society annual plant sale
Wisconsin Daylily Society annual plant sale
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis is an annual sale of daylilies. Please visit event webpage for more information.
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMushrooms & Fungi with Kathlean Wolf ~ Enjoy an informal family and kid-friendly nature walk around the scenic Warner Pond […]
0 events,
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
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 […]
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 […]
4 events,
Festge County Park Seed Collection
Festge County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are ready […]
Phragmites work day – Cherokee Marsh South Unit
Phragmites work day – Cherokee Marsh South Unit
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshHelp keep invasive phragmites (giant reed grass) from impacting the wetlands of Cherokee Marsh. Phragmites spreads quickly through a network […]
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 […]
7 events,
Early Birding Hike
Early Birding Hike
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterBirds are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these feathered friends bright and early as we meander the […]
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
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterBirds, Bugs, and Bees! Saturday, August 27th • 10 to 11:30 am Join Naturalist Julie Melton at the Children’s Shack […]
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 […]
Upham Woods Expansion Celebration
Upham Woods Expansion Celebration
Organizer: Upham WoodsThanks to the generosity of Robin C. Buerki and Blackhawk Wawbeek Foundation we have expanded our mainland to the Northwest. […]
1 event,
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, […]
0 events,
7 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 […]
Ice Age Reddan Seed Collection
Ice Age Reddan Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are ready […]
CamRock County Park Seed Collection
CamRock County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSummer Seed Collection Sign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/oHmXtJB Several species of summer blooming flowers have gone to seed and are ready […]
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 […]
Make A Memory Day – The Healing Power Of Nature
Make A Memory Day – The Healing Power Of Nature
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyTuesday, August 30th 2022 (1:00 – 3:30pm) Orchid Heights Park in Middleton, WI The Friends of Pheasant Branch will host […]
1 event,
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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