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Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
Trail Ride
Trail Ride
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsWe would like to invite you out to ride with us on Sunday, October 30th from 1pm - 3pm. You […]
Touring the Lost City
Touring the Lost City
Organizer: UW ArboretumIn the 1920s, developers planned a "Venice of the North," to be called Lake Forest. That land is now part […]
2 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
3 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Tuesday, November 1st: Planning/Techniques for the Organic Vegetable Garden (Guest […]
3 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Owen Conservation Park Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Owen Conservation Park Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us to thank our volunteers for all the work they did at Owen Conservation Park this year and to […]
2 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
6 events,
Lower Mud Lake Fall Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Fall Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be working in a little gem of an oak woods that is home to a Native American linear […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Ducks
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Ducks
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
8 events,
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. […]
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 […]
Friends of Badger Mill Creek Environmental Corridor — Restoration Workday
Friends of Badger Mill Creek Environmental Corridor — Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of BMCEC will have an open workday at an oak tree line located just west of the Military […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
All About Owls
All About Owls
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about Wisconsin’s twelve owl species, focusing on the three that nest in Madison, and how to identify these elusive […]
5 events,
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be cleaning native prairie seeds at this event. As seed comes in from the field, help is needed […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
Touring the Lost City
Touring the Lost City
Organizer: UW ArboretumIn the 1920s, developers planned a "Venice of the North," to be called Lake Forest. That land is now part […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Organizer: City of Madison ParksIce Age Geology with UW Emeritus Professor David Mickelson ~ Join UW Emeritus Professor David Mickelson for a free family-friendly […]
Guided Black Light Tour
Guided Black Light Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
5 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyNOVEMBER- WRITING IN AUTUMN GROUP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 1:00-2:30 PM Meeting place: Prairie Café and Bakery For this 2-class gathering, […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Monday, November 7th: Vegetable Garden Crop Management, Pests and Diseases […]
Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge: Public Event Series
Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge: Public Event Series
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMadison Parks is holding a public event series for the Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge! The event series is an […]
4 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Hummingbirds
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Hummingbirds
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWalk in a moon-lit forest. We will practice walking silently, slowly, and observing the wonders of the park under a […]
3 events,
Clean Lakes 101 – Native Seeds for the Future: Dane County’s Seed Program
Clean Lakes 101 – Native Seeds for the Future: Dane County’s Seed Program
Organizer: Dane County ParksAbout this Talk The Dane County Park System manages over 17,000 acres of land that staff, volunteers, and partner organizations […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
7 events,
Great Midwest Crane Fest – Celebrating Community and Conservation
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationSave the date! Register now for the first annual Great Midwest Crane Fest – Celebrating Community and Conservation in Baraboo, […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Growing Resilient Trees – Zoom Class
Growing Resilient Trees – Zoom Class
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensIn our changing climate, maintaining healthy trees has become increasingly challenging. This virtual lecture will discuss current management issues brought […]
Playground Workshop – Maple Prairie | Oak Park Heights | Raemisch Homestead
Playground Workshop – Maple Prairie | Oak Park Heights | Raemisch Homestead
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe City of Madison Parks Division is improving the playgrounds at Maple Prairie, Oak Park Heights and Raemisch Homestead parks […]
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Thursday, November 10th: Tree Fruits Learn proper planting, pruning and […]
9 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Hummingbirds
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Hummingbirds
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Hibernation Preparation Hike
Hibernation Preparation Hike
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterHave you ever wondered how our animals prepare for winter? Now is your chance to get a guided tour of […]
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited It's that time again! We had a successful seed collection and now it's […]
10 events,
Rock County Conservationists Work Day
Rock County Conservationists Work Day
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterJoin Welty and our prairie partners, Rock County Conservationists, for a morning of prairie restoration. We will be scatttering a […]
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. […]
Friends of Donald County Park – Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald
Friends of Donald County Park – Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald
Organizer: Dane County ParksLast winter, volunteers with Friends of Donald Park and Dane County Parks began restoring an oak savanna—one of the rarest […]
Exploration Station: Nature Sculptures
Exploration Station: Nature Sculptures
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemToday we’ll a sculpture out of natural materials. Exploration Stations introduces concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
6 events,
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be cleaning native prairie seeds at this event. As seed comes in from the field, help is needed […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
Loving Nature
Loving Nature
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Family Nature Program This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to […]
Workshop: Volunteer to Grow Native Plants
Workshop: Volunteer to Grow Native Plants
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNative plants have tremendous water quality benefits and increase habitat and food sources for pollinators. Because of this, the Dane […]
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 […]
2 events,
Public Information Meeting – Warner Park Community Recreation Center
Public Information Meeting – Warner Park Community Recreation Center
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMadison Parks is starting community engagement for the Warner Park Community Recreation Center expansion project. Working with City of Madison […]
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Monday, November 14th: Wildlife in the Garden (David Drake) Learn […]
1 event,
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
2 events,
Classic Crane Tour
Classic Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationWe invite you to spend an evening with our education and land stewardship fellows to experience the phenomena of crane […]
Conservancy Day- Fantastic Fungi: Movers and Shapers of Forest Ecosystems
Conservancy Day- Fantastic Fungi: Movers and Shapers of Forest Ecosystems
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyLocation: Middleton Public Library (In the downstairs Archer Room through the lobby stairwell.) Registration required– please register at Middleton Public […]
1 event,
Premium Crane Tour
Premium Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for a premium crane tour starting with a guided tour of the National Historic Landmark, the Leopold Shack. […]
4 events,
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Premium Crane Tour
Premium Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for a premium crane tour starting with a guided tour of the National Historic Landmark, the Leopold Shack. […]
Fun with Science
Fun with Science
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin UW Women in Science and Engineering for drop-in STEM activities.
7 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 Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDesigns in Nature with JoAnn Riecke ~ Nature's designs are fascinating as well as adaptive! Join Master Naturalist Joanne Riecke […]
Friends of Donald County Park – Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald
Friends of Donald County Park – Saturday Restoration Workdays at Donald
Organizer: Dane County ParksLast winter, volunteers with Friends of Donald Park and Dane County Parks began restoring an oak savanna—one of the rarest […]
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Little Sprouts Story & Stroll: Wild Turkeys
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
6 events,
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Youth Volunteers 4 Conservation
Organizer: Dane County ParksWith the arrival of late fall/winter, we switch to more labor-intensive tasks such as cutting and hauling invasive brush. We'll […]
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
Welty Weekends
Welty Weekends
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCurious about the natural world? Looking for something to do on the weekend? Come out to the Welty Environmental Center. […]
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 ParksPrairie Seed Collection with Alex Singer ~ Anyone can help start native wildflower seeds and plant them for birds, butterflies, […]
4 events,
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
On the Yahara Writing Workshop
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin Troy Hess for this 2 part writing workshop. Second class November 21 meet at the Conservancy finding our own […]
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumBig Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome […]
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Monday, November 21st: Intro to Growing Berries Learn about planting, […]
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumBig Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome […]
2 events,
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumBig Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome […]
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Big Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumBig Astronomy: People, Places & Discoveries Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome […]
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills […]
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
Guided Black Light Tour
Guided Black Light Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
5 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. […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMasting and Natural Excess with Alex Singer ~ Join Master Naturalist Alex Singer for a free family-friendly guided walk to […]
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemToday we’ll a sculpture out of natural materials. Exploration Stations introduces concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) […]
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
3 events,
Exclusive Crane Tour
Exclusive Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for an exclusive crane tour – beginning with a presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow […]
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, […]
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooExperience the Zoo after hours under the glow of almost one million lights! All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Santa […]
1 event,
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Extension for their Green Thumb gardening series! Monday, November 28th: Perennials Learn about how to select shade […]
2 events,
Morton Forest — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Morton Forest — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/GahZBrQ Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start at 9:00 […]
Classic Crane Tour
Classic Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationWe invite you to spend an evening with our education and land stewardship fellows to experience the phenomena of crane […]
1 event,
Classic Crane Tour
Classic Crane Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationWe invite you to spend an evening with our education and land stewardship fellows to experience the phenomena of crane […]
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