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Schumacher Farm — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Schumacher Farm — 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 cancelation due to weather, a […]
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Donald County Park–Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Donald County Park–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 […]
2 events,
2024 ANNUAL MEETING
2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyPlease join us for the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Annual Meeting Saturday, January 6, 2024 8:00 AM at Holy Wisdom […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMy First of Year Birds ~ Join Master Naturalist Paul Noeldner at Tenney Park Beach for a guided walk or […]
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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 […]
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 | Cherokee Marsh, North
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMy Nature Resolutions with Sheila Leary ~ Celebrate New Years 2024 outdoors on a free family friendly nature walk with […]
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Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Organizer: Dane County ParksAbout: You are invited to join Dane County's Land Management staff in the next step of our prairie seed restoration process. […]
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
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Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park – 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park – 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
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 […]
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Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Organizer: Dane County ParksAbout: You are invited to join Dane County's Land Management staff in the next step of our prairie seed restoration process. […]
Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensYouth and their families are invited to explore the wonders of the Bolz Conservatory at the Discovery Cart on the […]
Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Prairie Seed Weighing, Bagging, and Mixing
Organizer: Dane County ParksAbout: You are invited to join Dane County's Land Management staff in the next step of our prairie seed restoration process. […]
3 events,
Certified Land Steward Orientation
Certified Land Steward Orientation
Organizer: Dane County ParksThis orientation and the corresponding Natural Areas Program Volunteer Handbook empower volunteers who want to take a leadership role as […]
Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Lil’ Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Playful Acorns for a morning coffee, tea, or snack with old and new friends while […]
Nighttime Rainforest Sounds
Nighttime Rainforest Sounds
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe rainforest is a noisy place! Through squeals, hisses, grunts, howls, and songs, the creatures of the rainforest are constantly […]
3 events,
Donald County Park–Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Donald County Park–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 […]
STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs
STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore the science of phase changes and melt animal figurines out of little “icebergs” (ice cubes). STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
Groove & Glide
Groove & Glide
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMake the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under […]
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Women’s* Tree & Brush Workdays
Women’s* Tree & Brush Workdays
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for the first of our women's* invasive tree and brush removal workdays! It can often be hard for […]
Exploration Station: Succulent Planters
Exploration Station: Succulent Planters
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemPick out and plant your own succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day […]
Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday at Stewart Lake
Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday at Stewart Lake
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Stewart Lake during their "goat squad" workdays as they continue restoration work on a beautiful remnant prairie […]
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterHundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails of Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Edna Taylor Conservancy, and Woodland Park. Join us […]
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Candlelit Snowshoe Hike
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterHundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails of Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Edna Taylor Conservancy, and Woodland Park. Join us […]
2 events,
Exploration Station: Succulent Planters
Exploration Station: Succulent Planters
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemPick out and plant your own succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day […]
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 […]
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Welt’s 2023-2024 No School Day Camps
Welt’s 2023-2024 No School Day Camps
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
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Camrock County Park — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Camrock County Park — 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 cancelation due to weather, a […]
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Winter Sowing 101
Winter Sowing 101
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensDiscover the secret to a thriving garden even in the chill of Winter. Join us for an enlightening Winter Sowing […]
Reading Group: Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell
Reading Group: Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensOf Time and Turtles immerses readers in the delicate work, observed by Montgomery and Patterson, of protecting and rescuing sea […]
3 events,
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 […]
Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking
Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemGet creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks! This event […]
CONSERVANCY DAY: BOBCATS IN THE MIDWEST AND BEYOND
CONSERVANCY DAY: BOBCATS IN THE MIDWEST AND BEYOND
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyLearn about the life history, population, and landscape ecology of bobcats based on long-term field studies in Iowa. Intensive sampling […]
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Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — 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 […]
Native Plant Propagation – Pot and Tray Washing Day!
Native Plant Propagation – Pot and Tray Washing Day!
Organizer: Dane County ParksDid you know the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department has a program that provides free native plants to schools […]
Luminary Cross Country Ski Trail
Luminary Cross Country Ski Trail
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterGrab your cross country skis and head out to the trails for an illuminated ski trail experience. We will have […]
Groove & Glide
Groove & Glide
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMake the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under […]
Cocktails in the Conservatory
Cocktails in the Conservatory
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensStay-cation in the tropics! Sip botanically-inspired cocktails and groove to a variety of music spun by local DJs in Olbrich's […]
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WINTER BURN/BRUSH REMOVAL WORKDAY
WINTER BURN/BRUSH REMOVAL WORKDAY
Organizer: Pheasant Branch Conservancy2024 Winter burn and invasive brush removal workdays Thank you for your interest in helping with restoration activities in Pheasant […]
Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park
Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksDue to popular demand, we've added a second workshop! You will learn the basics of crochet to make a large […]
Silverwood Park Candlelight Hike
Silverwood Park Candlelight Hike
Organizer: Friends of Sliverwood ParkFriends Of Silverwood Park, candlelight hike: fundraiser, Free parking, $5 per person or $15 a car, hike the candlelight trails, […]
Candlelight Snowshoe Walk
Candlelight Snowshoe Walk
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin Madison Parks, Wild Warner and the Friends of Cherokee Marsh in this free, family-friendly event at Warner Park. See the park […]
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Winter Fun Extravaganza
Winter Fun Extravaganza
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Winter Fun Extravaganza will be a great opportunity to get outside this winter! Here is a list of fun […]
Learn to Ice Fish
Learn to Ice Fish
Organizer: City of Madison ParksLearn to Ice Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! Participants will learn ice fishing techniques and how […]
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExercise your fine motor skills to create take-home winter bird feeders. Hang it from a tree or balcony outside to […]
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 […]
Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park
Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksDue to popular demand, we've added a second workshop! You will learn the basics of crochet to make a large […]
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Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
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Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park – 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
Restoration Workdays — Walking Iron County Park – 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month
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 […]
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
Using GIS as a Springboard for Mathematics and Environmental Literacy
Using GIS as a Springboard for Mathematics and Environmental Literacy
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Join educators from High Marq Environmental Charter School, instructional coach Kelly Llanas, and Sandy Benton, FIELD Edventures to explore […]
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery. Experience the wonder of totality! […]
2 events,
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
Agriculture and Environmental Education as Entry Points for Content Area Inquiry-based Learning
Agriculture and Environmental Education as Entry Points for Content Area Inquiry-based Learning
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Join LEAP Elementary Staff (Watertown Unified School District), Sandy Benton, FIELD Edventures, and Victoria Rydberg-Nania, DPI Environmental Education […]
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Forestry Field Skills for Educators
Forestry Field Skills for Educators
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Join us for a day of field practice as we brush up on timber cruising skills such as […]
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
Virtual Lecture Series: A World of Discovery: How Science and Heart Can Make You a More Ecological Gardener with Nancy Lawson
Virtual Lecture Series: A World of Discovery: How Science and Heart Can Make You a More Ecological Gardener with Nancy Lawson
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMuch has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals perceive the world around them? […]
Wolf Moon Hike
Wolf Moon Hike
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterCome experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year, called the “Wolf Moon.” […]
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders and Wows
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore fascinating eclipse stories--from long ago scariness--to amazing stories of discovery. Experience the wonder of totality! […]
6 events,
Welt’s 2023-2024 No School Day Camps
Welt’s 2023-2024 No School Day Camps
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area — 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 […]
STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Monsters
STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Monsters
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate National Green Juice Day by planting your own wheat grass plant to grow at home. When your wheatgrass sprouts, […]
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024 Webinars
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseJoin us to learn more about the impacts of salt and how you can be a part of the Salt […]
Container Gardening for Flowers, Foliage, and Food
Container Gardening for Flowers, Foliage, and Food
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensGather inspiration for fresh container designs from traditional to contemporary. We’ll also cover container growing basics including watering, drainage, composition, […]
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Winter Day Camps
Winter Day Camps
Organizer: Upham WoodsDATE: Saturday, January 27 AGES: Kindergarten- 6th grade TIME: 10 am – 3pm Drop off between 9:30-10:00 am Pick up […]
Orchid Escape
Orchid Escape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMarvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming […]
Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts
Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. This event is free with […]
Full Moon Hikes
Full Moon Hikes
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
Family Winter Prom
Family Winter Prom
Organizer: City of Madison ParksPut on your dancing shoes and join us at Monona Terrace for Family Winter Prom 2024! The evening will be […]
3 events,
Orchid Escape
Orchid Escape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMarvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming […]
Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts
Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. This event is free with […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, […]
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Orchid Escape
Orchid Escape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMarvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming […]
3 events,
Halfway Prairie — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Halfway Prairie — 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 cancelation due to weather, a […]
Orchid Escape
Orchid Escape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMarvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming […]
Understanding the Atmosphere: Winter Weather
Understanding the Atmosphere: Winter Weather
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWinter storms are fascinating and impactful, but how well do you understand how they actually work? Storms are a useful […]
2 events,
Orchid Escape
Orchid Escape
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMarvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming […]
Get to Know Your Native Plants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Get to Know Your Native Plants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us to learn how these native plants can be allies against winter ailments! This virtual lecture will focus on […]
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