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Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Join us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
0 events,
1 event,
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,
2 events,
Midwest Environmental Education Conference
Organizer: WAEEJoin us in the greater La Crosse area November 2-4, 2023 at the Stoney Creek Hotel as WAEE hosts the Midwest Environmental Education […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
2 events,
Midwest Environmental Education Conference
Organizer: WAEEJoin us in the greater La Crosse area November 2-4, 2023 at the Stoney Creek Hotel as WAEE hosts the Midwest Environmental Education […]
No School Day Camp
No School Day Camp
No School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
6 events,
Midwest Environmental Education Conference
Organizer: WAEEJoin us in the greater La Crosse area November 2-4, 2023 at the Stoney Creek Hotel as WAEE hosts the Midwest Environmental Education […]
Member Morning
Member Morning
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMemberMornings provide exclusive time for museum members to access the museum outside of public operating hours. Not a member yet? […]
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. Check […]
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Fall Candlelight Hike and Campfire
Fall Candlelight Hike and Campfire
Organizer: Friends of MacKenzie CenterCome experience the trails by candlelight. Everyone is welcome to walk down a candlelit path beginning at the lodge, then […]
5 events,
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 […]
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. […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Join us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Blacklight Tour
Blacklight Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsWe will have a Guided Black Light Tour with one of our Cave Educators. Unique Experience to explore the Cave […]
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 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Bock Forest Seed Sowing
Bock Forest Seed Sowing
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin the Friends along with Adaptive Restoration staff and Bock Community Gardeners in sowing seed in the prairies at Bock […]
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 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Mini Explorer Hike
Mini Explorer Hike
Organizer: Dane County ParksCome to a free hike with a Dane County Staff member. This program's goal is to get our youngest explorers […]
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for a premium crane tour. The experience will begin with a presentation from Buddy Huffaker the Executive Director. This […]
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!
6 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Family Fall Hike
Family Fall Hike
Organizer: Dane County ParksEnjoy the fall season with your family this year for a short hike at Brigham County Park. Dane County Parks will […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Learn to Stargaze
Learn to Stargaze
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDo you know how to find the Big and Little Dippers in the night sky? How about Orion the hunter or […]
7 events,
Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWe are teaming up with staff from the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge to co-lead Whooping Crane tours through the summer […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
Wild Wonders: Flashlight Constellations
Wild Wonders: Flashlight Constellations
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemTake home your own night sky! Cut out a flashlight constellation that you can project onto the wall. This event […]
8 events,
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
STEAM Time: Seeds from Space
STEAM Time: Seeds from Space
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemHelp us plant seeds grown on the International Space Station! These seeds were transported by SpaceX CRS-23 Dragon, and spent […]
9 events,
Wildfire/Prescribed Fire Training
Wildfire/Prescribed Fire Training
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis all-day class, taught by Ralph Sheffer of the WIDNR, is for active volunteers who have been involved in prescribed […]
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. Check […]
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemEngage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. This event is free with general […]
7 events,
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemEngage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. This event is free with general […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
The CCC and the Arboretum
The CCC and the Arboretum
Organizer: UW ArboretumIn 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up its only camp on a university campus. More than 200 men […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Join us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
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 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
We are Gaurdians
We are Gaurdians
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore how the ecosystems of our world are intrinsically connected. With the help of satellites we […]
7 events,
Giving Day
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsSupport the camp you love! Tuesday, November 14th will mark our 3rd Annual Giving Day to support the summer staff […]
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 9am-12pm throughout […]
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 9am-12pm throughout […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs 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!
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 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Seasonal Guide to Caring for Trees
Seasonal Guide to Caring for Trees
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWant to learn more about how to care for the trees on your property? This virtual workshop will explore the […]
Conservancy Day – Spring Flowers and Folklore
Conservancy Day – Spring Flowers and Folklore
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyImagine 75+ years ago a walk in the woods and pasture with your grandfather sharing stories about the wildflowers and […]
6 events,
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Classic Crane Congregation Tour
Classic Crane Congregation 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 […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
Wild Wonders: Water Explorations
Wild Wonders: Water Explorations
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemDiscover the power of surface tension and find how many drops of water or oil will fit on everyday objects. […]
8 events,
Exclusive Crane Congregation Tour
Exclusive Crane Congregation 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 at the […]
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://signup.com/go/xhUUinJ; Space is limited 3 hour shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-3:30pm Our seed shed is filled up thanks to the […]
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
10 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. Check […]
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Restoration Workday at Donald County Park
Restoration Workday at Donald County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis winter we will focus on opening up a woodland area to expose beautiful old oak trees and young bur […]
Exploration Station: Planting Seeds with WSCB
Exploration Station: Planting Seeds with WSCB
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemPlant seeds and explore the importance of nature conservation with the UW Madison student chapter of the Wisconsin Society for […]
11 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 […]
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExercise your fine motor skills to make a festive winter bird feeder to take home. Hang it from a tree […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards with Kids
Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards with Kids
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLooking for a new approach to your seasonal greeting cards this year? Join watercolor artist Joyce Folgert for a Sunday […]
0 events,
4 events,
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for important restoration work on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9am-12pm […]
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for important restoration work on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9am-12pm […]
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for a premium crane tour. The experience will begin with a presentation from Buddy Huffaker the Executive Director. This […]
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,
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
2 events,
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
3 events,
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Blacklight Tour
Blacklight Tour
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsWe will have a Guided Black Light Tour with one of our Cave Educators. Unique Experience to explore the Cave […]
6 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. Check […]
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterPreparing for Winter Join Master Naturalist Alex Singer at the Children’s Shack at 10am. We’ll hike from ALNC into Edna […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksDiscover nature by foot, paddle or pedal or pontoon in a Bird & Nature Adventure! Bird & Nature Adventures are […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
5 events,
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday. Certified chainsaw volunteers will be cutting brush and […]
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExercise your fine motor skills to make a festive winter bird feeder to take home. Hang it from a tree […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Garden Stroll
Garden Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced stroll through the gardens around the Visitor Center is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about the […]
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Facebook Live Gardening Class
Join us for our weekly Facebook Live Gardening Class. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
1 event,
Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWalk in a moon-lit forest. We will practice walking silently, slowly, and observing the wonders of the park under a […]
5 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 9am-12pm throughout […]
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 9am-12pm throughout […]
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Premium Crane Congregation Tour
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationJoin us for a premium crane tour. The experience will begin with a presentation from Buddy Huffaker the Executive Director. This […]
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!
Behind the Scenes Holiday Show and Greenhouse Walk
Behind the Scenes Holiday Show and Greenhouse Walk
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensEver wonder what it takes to transform the Atrium into a beautiful blooming paradise for Olbrich’s Holiday Express Show? Come […]
1 event,
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
4 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 Arrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In case of cancellation due to weather, a […]
Games in the Wonderground
Games in the Wonderground
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSpend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free […]
Classic Crane Congregation Tour
Classic Crane Congregation 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 […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum […]
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