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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 […]
Winter Afternoon at the Farm
Winter Afternoon at the Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksActivities will depend on the weather and snow cover, but possibilities include: a winter scavenger hunt -animal tracking clues -salt […]
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 […]
1 event,
Clean Lakes 101: Women in Water & Sustainability
Clean Lakes 101: Women in Water & Sustainability
Organizer: Dane County ParksAbout this Talk This Clean Lakes 101 will feature a panel discussion with three women working in water and sustainability […]
4 events,
Halfway Prairie School House — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Halfway Prairie School House — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required Please arrive by 8:50 am as we would like to be ready to start at 9:00 am […]
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
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!
Public Information Meeting – Vilas Park
Public Information Meeting – Vilas Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe City of Madison Parks Division is beginning planning efforts for improvements to the western playground at Vilas Park, otherwise […]
1 event,
Winter Sports Camp
Winter Sports Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis Winter Upham Woods is excited to run programs with the Dells/Delton Parks and Rec department. Winter Sports Camp Join […]
2 events,
Addressing Invasive Species in a Changing Climate
Addressing Invasive Species in a Changing Climate
Virtual lecture by Carrie Brown-Lima, Director and Senior Extension Associate, New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Cornell University. Fee: $10. […]
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
4 events,
Snow Carving Demonstration
Snow Carving Demonstration
We’re celebrating Winter in the Wonderground all month! Watch guest artists from Martino Studios create snow sculptures that will live in the […]
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 […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsWe will have a Guided Black Light Tour with one of our Cave Educators. Unique Experience to explore the Cave […]
Groove and Glide
Groove and Glide
Make the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under […]
5 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Frozen Assets Festival
Frozen Assets Festival
Festival attendees can see skydiving, figure skating, dance, speed skating, science, and large show kite demonstrations. Festival goers can also […]
Orchid Quest
Orchid Quest
Orchid Growers Guild of Madison presents the annual Orchid Quest and Sale! In this event you will have the chance […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Nature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus […]
Full Moon Night Walk
Full Moon Night Walk
Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk […]
7 events,
Snow Carving Demonstration
Snow Carving Demonstration
We’re celebrating Winter in the Wonderground all month! Watch guest artists from Martino Studios create snow sculptures that will live in the […]
Orchid Quest
Orchid Quest
Orchid Growers Guild of Madison presents the annual Orchid Quest and Sale! In this event you will have the chance […]
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 […]
Bird and Nature Adventure
Bird and Nature Adventure
Free, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. […]
0 events,
2 events,
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
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!
2 events,
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Take an in depth look at plants and animals to gain a better understanding of nature’s cycles and processes.
Winter Sports Camp
Winter Sports Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis Winter Upham Woods is excited to run programs with the Dells/Delton Parks and Rec department. Winter Sports Camp Join […]
2 events,
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
Madison Mini Night Hike
Madison Mini Night Hike
If you find yourself looking at listings for winter candlelit night hikes but always change your mind before venturing out, […]
7 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 […]
Fossil Tours
Fossil Tours
Walk through an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many […]
WPCRC Family Fun Night
WPCRC Family Fun Night
Join Us: •5:30-8:00pm, monthly •$5 per family •Sign up online for email reminders of monthly themes •Like our Facebook page for additional event details •Kids age […]
Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland
Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland
Adult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum honors the public pool tradition of kicking the kids out so adults can have […]
Candlelight Hike at Viking County Park
Candlelight Hike at Viking County Park
It's time for a Night Hike! Join Dane County Parks and Stoughton Parks & Recreation on Friday, February 10, from […]
5 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Friends of Stewart Park — Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday
Friends of Stewart Park — Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Stewart Lake during their "goat squad" workdays as they continue restoration work on a beautiful remnant […]
Skate Cinema
Skate Cinema
The Sina Davis Movies in the Park continue this winter at Tenney Park! Join us for an evening of ice skating and […]
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
Join us at the MacKenzie Center for a fun Friday night of hiking and snowshoeing on our illuminated path. Snowshoes […]
Enchantment Under the Stars
Enchantment Under the Stars
Spend a magical evening with your special young person. Stargaze and discover the twinkling sky with your child in the […]
5 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 […]
Winter Trees Walk
Winter Trees Walk
This walk is a fun and fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural […]
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 Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsWe will have a Guided Black Light Tour with one of our Cave Educators. Unique Experience to explore the Cave […]
Enchantment Under the Stars
Enchantment Under the Stars
Spend a magical evening with your special young person. Stargaze and discover the twinkling sky with your child in the […]
1 event,
An Evening with American Roots Authors Nick & Allison McCullough
An Evening with American Roots Authors Nick & Allison McCullough
Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and hear from Nick and Allison McCullough at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Take […]
4 events,
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin our Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from […]
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
Sunset Snowshoe
Sunset Snowshoe
Enjoy an outdoor winter walk at Cherokee Marsh, a great place to view winter wildlife. We provide snowshoes, or you’re welcome […]
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!
1 event,
Winter Sports Camp
Winter Sports Camp
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis Winter Upham Woods is excited to run programs with the Dells/Delton Parks and Rec department. Winter Sports Camp Join […]
2 events,
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
Free Family Night: Black History Month Celebration
Free Family Night: Black History Month Celebration
MCM invites our entire community to enjoy the museum, with free admission from 5 to 8 pm this evening. Tonight […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge
Join us for the 2023 Polar Plunge and Go Polar! Support Special Olympics Wisconsin as we usher in the next […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fossil Tours
Fossil Tours
Walk through an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many […]
0 events,
2 events,
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
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!
3 events,
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Take an in depth look at plants and animals to gain a better understanding of nature’s cycles and processes.
Winter Bird Walk
Winter Bird Walk
Join an MSCR Naturalist for an afternoon of birding adventure and identifying year-round residents. Learn about using binoculars, identifying species visually and […]
Winter Tree ID
Winter Tree ID
Which trees can we identify this winter at MacKenzie Center? Let’s learn together as we explore and identify trees, using […]
1 event,
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
2 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 […]
Fossil Tours
Fossil Tours
Walk through an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many […]
3 events,
Welty’s 15th Annual Maple Sugar Fest
Welty’s 15th Annual Maple Sugar Fest
Join Welty for our 15th Annual Maple Sugar Fest from 8:00 AM to Noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023! See […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Bird and Nature Outing
Bird and Nature Outing
Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park […]
2 events,
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
This 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 […]
1 event,
Public Information Meeting – Sycamore Park
Public Information Meeting – Sycamore Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMadison Parks is updating the master plan for Sycamore Park and we want to hear from you! The update process […]
3 events,
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin our Natural Areas Staff at Walking Iron County Park on every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from […]
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Prairie Moraine Friends — Winter Woodland Restoration Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksPrairie Moraine Friends and volunteers have extended their restoration efforts into a previously un-managed 12 acre pine forest addition of […]
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!