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Spring Flower Show
Spring Flower Show
As spring approaches, most people are ready to get away from the long winter. Breath in the fresh smells of […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Date Sunday, March 26 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description This gently […]
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 […]
0 events,
2 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 […]
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!
0 events,
3 events,
Global Approaches to Sustainable Development
Global Approaches to Sustainable Development
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Thursday, March 30 Time 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Alberto Vargas […]
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas. No registration required, […]
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 […]
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9 events,
Maple Festival
Maple Festival
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterBefore it winds up on your pancakes and waffles, maple syrup begins its journey high up in the canopy, in […]
Annual Dog Park Cleanup Day
Annual Dog Park Cleanup Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a morning of cleanup! Even though April 1st is technically “spring”, be prepared for any type of weather! […]
Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host Restoration Workdays on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in April, May, September, […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Fishing Education Instructor Certification Workshop
Fishing Education Instructor Certification Workshop
Organizer: Upham WoodsWho: 4-H volunteers/educators, classroom teachers, community center staff, fishing club members and more! What: This training will certify you as a Fishing […]
4 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 […]
Family Nature Walk
Family Nature Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksCherokee Marsh is Madison’s largest conservation park with three units - North, South, and Mendota. Each month, year-round we explore […]
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3 events,
Breakfast with the Birds
Breakfast with the Birds
Join Naturalist Jim Marlow, Saturday, March 4th from 9am - 11am for an entertaining morning of Bird watching & lore at […]
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Who: Middle and high school educators, but educators of any level are welcome to attend. Dates: March 14: Whose Science? […]
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,
Cover Crop Field Day
Cover Crop Field Day
Organizer: Dane County Land and Water ResourcesLearn how to incorporate cover crops after winter wheat, soybeans, and corn grain to reduce erosion and increase cover. Tom […]
Heritage Center Mural Unveiling & Meet the Artist Open House
Heritage Center Mural Unveiling & Meet the Artist Open House
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us in celebration of our new 250 square foot mural featuring realistic artwork of the prairies, wetlands and native […]
Supporting Youth Mental Health for Volunteers Training
Supporting Youth Mental Health for Volunteers Training
Organizer: University of Wisconsin ExtensionAdults who volunteer with young people, care about young people. One way to show we care is to give help […]
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0 events,
4 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Free Vegetable Seeds
Free Vegetable Seeds
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterAre you ready! If you haven’t already started, it is time to start planning your garden. For Wisconsin, many vegetables […]
Wisconsin Landscape: An Art and Science Fusion Workshop
Wisconsin Landscape: An Art and Science Fusion Workshop
Organizer: UW ArboretumLocation Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Learn how water, plants, and animals are interconnected in Wisconsin landscapes. We […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksExplore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and […]
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksFollow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point Conservation Park woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and […]
0 events,
2 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 […]
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,
Climate Science Concepts Fit Your Classroom
Climate Science Concepts Fit Your Classroom
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description A free, 2-hour interactive online workshop for high school science teachers, college faculty, and anyone who wants to better […]
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Who: Middle and high school educators, but educators of any level are welcome to attend. Dates: March 14: Whose Science? […]
Spring Into Gardening – Get Ready for the Season!
Spring Into Gardening – Get Ready for the Season!
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMotivate yourself for the growing season through this lively spring garden walk! For beginners, we will discuss the basics of […]
2 events,
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas. No registration required, […]
Thinking Like a Scientist (Outside)
Thinking Like a Scientist (Outside)
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Thinking Like a Scientist (Outside) Exploring the Nature of Science Through the Science of Nature STEM (Science, Technology, […]
2 events,
(Virtual) Woody Plants for Butterflies
(Virtual) Woody Plants for Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDid you know an oak tree is the larval host for more than 500 species of butterflies and moths? Discover […]
WPCRC Family Fun Night
WPCRC Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin 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 […]
9 events,
Project Sunshine 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
Project Sunshine 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us for a fun 5K Run/Walk in the downtown Madison area to support pediatric patients and their families. All […]
Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host Restoration Workdays on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in April, May, September, […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate: Saturday, April 15 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Meet at Grady Tract parking lot (SE corner Seminole […]
Geology Museum Open House
Geology Museum Open House
Organizer: UW Geology MuseumCome enjoy expanded hours and some special displays at the Geology Museum as part of the UW's Science Expeditions!
8 events,
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
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 […]
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 […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, April 16 Time 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Learn about […]
Mystical Herbs for Prosperity and Vitality
Mystical Herbs for Prosperity and Vitality
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMugwort, Wood Betony, Blue Vervain, and Yarrow are a few of the many herbs used throughout history for healing and […]
Science Expeditions
Science Expeditions
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, April 16 Time 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description This program […]
1 event,
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work […]
6 events,
Nature’s Heart Glass Art
Nature’s Heart Glass Art
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensCreate unique glass art and bring the garden inside to enjoy year round. Using a 6x6" heart as a base, […]
Earth Day 2023: Species on the Move
Earth Day 2023: Species on the Move
Organizer: Nelson Institute for Environmental StudiesAcross the globe, climate change has put people, animals, and plants in a constant state of movement. What do these […]
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Changing Climate, Changing Culture
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Who: Middle and high school educators, but educators of any level are welcome to attend. Dates: March 14: Whose Science? […]
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!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work […]
3 events,
Earth Day 2023: Species on the Move
Earth Day 2023: Species on the Move
Organizer: Nelson Institute for Environmental StudiesAcross the globe, climate change has put people, animals, and plants in a constant state of movement. What do these […]
Numbers by Nature: Inspiring Great Conversations in Math
Numbers by Nature: Inspiring Great Conversations in Math
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description FIELD Edventures, in partnership with High Marq Environmental Charter School and DPI, will be hosting a series of […]
Astronomy Night
Astronomy Night
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsWatch the stars in an area with less light pollution. Cave of the Mounds is located on the south slope […]
0 events,
2 events,
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 […]
Remake Learning Days Kickoff Party
Remake Learning Days Kickoff Party
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us in the Wonderground to celebrate Earth Day, explore the museum, and learn about dozens of free family events […]
14 events,
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas. No registration required, […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Saturday, April 22 Time 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Volunteer for […]
Local to Global: Conversations of Our Healing Actions
Local to Global: Conversations of Our Healing Actions
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterOne man took a risk 53 years ago when he said, "Our goal is not just an environment of clean […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
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 […]
6 events,
Birds and Binoculars at the 2023 Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens Earth Day Celebration
Birds and Binoculars at the 2023 Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens Earth Day Celebration
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterJoin the Welty Environmental Center for Birds and Binoculars at the 2023 Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens’ Earth Day Celebration. At […]
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterOn Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rotary Botanical Gardens will host an Earth Day Celebration, […]
Bird & Nature Festival 2023
Bird & Nature Festival 2023
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe 2023 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day. […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, April 23 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description This gently […]
Creating the Urban Pollinator Garden
Creating the Urban Pollinator Garden
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensPollinator gardens can thrive in urban areas in many different ways. Join us to explore how both native and non-native […]
0 events,
2 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 […]
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!
0 events,
1 event,
Native Plants and Pollinators
Native Plants and Pollinators
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThis virtual lecture will focus on groups of insect pollinators and how you can attract and support them by growing […]
3 events,
Book Signing with Dannelle Gay
Book Signing with Dannelle Gay
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsCave of the Mounds is having an author-signing event with Dannelle Gay. Wisconsin native and travel enthusiast Dannelle Gay brings […]
A Natural History of Elms
A Natural History of Elms
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensFrom pre-settlement to today, discover the many ways humans, birds, animals and insects have used and treasured these magnificent trees. […]
Sensory Friendly Night
Sensory Friendly Night
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMadison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or sensory challenges to experience the museum […]
4 events,
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop
Organizer: Dane County ParksLooking for a way to protect your local waterways? Become a volunteer stream monitor with the Rock River Coalition! From […]
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training: Northern States
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training: Northern States
Organizer: UW ArboretumMonarch Joint Venture and the Arboretum will co-lead a virtual one-day training to collect monarch data. Participants learn about monarch […]
Early Signs of Spring
Early Signs of Spring
Organizer: UW ArboretumAs trees begin to leaf out, Dutchman’s breeches, twinleaf and rue-anemones might be blooming in the woodland gardens, and prairie-smoke […]
Remake Learning Days: Micro-Universes
Remake Learning Days: Micro-Universes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCome discover the small, the tiny, and the microscopic universes that are all around us. Get hands-on experience using digital […]
4 events,
Barks in Parks: Sculpture Unveiling
Barks in Parks: Sculpture Unveiling
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin the Madison Parks Foundation at Quann Dog Park on April 30 as they unveil the new custom pet tribute […]
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 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 […]