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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, […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
Perennial Plant Sale
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensSpring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual […]
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 […]
6 events,
Ice Age Junction PD — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Ice Age Junction PD — 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 […]
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be removing invasive trees and shrubs from an oak woods and from an oak savanna/prairie area. If there […]
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be removing invasive trees and shrubs from an oak woods and from an oak savanna/prairie area. If there […]
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 […]
Quarterly Earth Day: Winter Clean Up
Quarterly Earth Day: Winter Clean Up
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterWinter is messy… Let’s clean it up! Ditch work early on Friday, February 2nd for a winter clean up along […]
8 events,
Restoration Work Party at Festge County Park
Restoration Work Party at Festge County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of Festge will be hosting an all-day work party on Saturday, February 3, 2024 starting at 8:30 AM […]
Breakfast with the Birds
Breakfast with the Birds
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsBethel Horizons is again hosting “Breakfast with the Birds” Saturday, February 3, 2024 . Relax in the Nature Center classroom […]
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 Workshop at Schumacher Farm Park
Crochet Your Own Basket Workshop at Schumacher Farm Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park to make your own crocheted basket. In this workshop you will learn the […]
Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk
Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk
Organizer: Clean Lakes AllianceJoin Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets 5K and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake! Take a […]
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 […]
Winter Afternoon on the Farm
Winter Afternoon on the Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksActivities will depend on the weather and snow cover, but may include: a winter scavenger hunt animal tracking clues salt […]
3 events,
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 […]
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,
Lake View Hill — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Lake View Hill — 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 […]
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 […]
Luminary Night Hike
Luminary Night Hike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterHead out to the trails for an illuminated trail experience. We will have our trails lit up for the evening […]
5 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 […]
From the Field Webinar – Secure the Future for Loved Ones (and Cranes!) With Estate Planning
From the Field Webinar – Secure the Future for Loved Ones (and Cranes!) With Estate Planning
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWhether it’s saving cranes around the world or sitting down at your dinner table to discuss family finances, planning is a critical […]
Wild Wonders: Friendship Rocks
Wild Wonders: Friendship Rocks
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCreate a pet rock for Valentine’s Day! Make a sweet gift for a friend, or a cute companion that’s all […]
Aldo Leopold and the Wilderness Movement with Dr. Curt Meine
Aldo Leopold and the Wilderness Movement with Dr. Curt Meine
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationOne hundred years ago, Aldo Leopold proposed that the U.S. Forest Service designate the Gila Wilderness Area, on the Gila […]
7 events,
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 […]
Lake View Hill — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Lake View Hill — 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 […]
STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Friends
STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Friends
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemPlant your own wheatgrass buddy to grow at home! When your plant sprouts, add wheatgrass cuttings to your smoothies or […]
Seed a Native Prairie
Seed a Native Prairie
Organizer: Dane County ParksSpace is limited, Sign-Up Required After many hours of seed collecting last summer and fall, followed by many more hours […]
4 events,
Art-ventures in Nature
Art-ventures in Nature
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterColorful Snow Art Join us for a fun and creative winter art workshop designed for families with children ages 3-10 […]
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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksAnimals In Winter ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner on a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to learn about […]
4 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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksAnimal Tracks ~ Explore beautiful trails at Turville Point on Lake Monona on a free fun educational family friendly guided […]
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 […]
4 events,
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks Workshop
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks Workshop
Organizer: Wiconsin Salt WiseFree training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on parking lots and […]
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 […]
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,
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 […]
Love at Lussier
Love at Lussier
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us for a Valentine's Day for a night of learning about and exploring our environment. We will spend the […]
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 […]
Wild Wonders: Clothespin Animals
Wild Wonders: Clothespin Animals
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemDecorate wooden clothespins to mimic your favorite animal! Imagine what they’d eat and sounds they would make. This event is […]
7 events,
Welty’s No School Day Camp
Welty’s No School Day Camp
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 […]
School’s Out Day
School’s Out Day
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterSchool's out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through […]
Token Creek– Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Token Creek– 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 […]
STEAM Time: Earth’s Systems through VR
STEAM Time: Earth’s Systems through VR
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemExplore the science of Earth’s systems using virtual reality viewers. This event is free with general museum admission.
9 events,
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 […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Grady Tract Date Saturday, February 17 Time 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location Meet at Grady Tract parking lot […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWinter Seed Greenhouses ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner for a free fun educational family friendly hands-on activity to learn about […]
Story Walk® in the Snow
Story Walk® in the Snow
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Stoughton Parks and Recreation and Dane County Parks to take a snowy walk along the trail at Viking County Park! Along […]
Olbrich’s Annual Open House
Olbrich’s Annual Open House
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensKick off 2024 with a free, fun-filled day of activities at Olbrich Gardens, including FeLion Studios’ community iron pour, Pour’n […]
7 events,
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series, featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, culture, and more. […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, February 18 Time 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Learn about […]
Nature Alphabet Art – Volunteering
Nature Alphabet Art – Volunteering
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin us to paint alphabet bricks for our trails! Each brick will have a native species of flora or fauna […]
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 Friends of Stewart Park (FoSP) have an open workday […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksTracks and Signs ~ Join Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to explore the […]
1 event,
3 events,
Silverwood — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Silverwood — 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. Locations listed are meeting places, late comers may not […]
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series, featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, culture, and more. […]
1 event,
8 events,
Spiders: Tiny Tool-Users in Wisconsin and Beyond
Spiders: Tiny Tool-Users in Wisconsin and Beyond
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Thursday, February 22 Time 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location Online Description Michael Draney, Professor of Biology, and Chair, […]
Inspire, Engage, Connect, and Reflect Workshop
Inspire, Engage, Connect, and Reflect Workshop
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Workshop by Experiential Tools presented by Jennifer Stanchfield: Educator, Author Tuition includes lunch and a copy of Jen's Inspired Educator, Inspired […]
Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour
Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour
Organizer: Dane County ParksExperience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore the winter landscape. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead […]
ACP (Academic & Career Planning ) Toolbox
ACP (Academic & Career Planning ) Toolbox
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description During this two-part webinar series, KEEP staff will be joined by partners from Focus on Energy (2/15) and […]
Wild Wonders: Mod Podge Magnets
Wild Wonders: Mod Podge Magnets
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCreate your own mod podge magnets using tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission.
7 events,
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 […]
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be removing invasive trees and shrubs from an oak woods and from an oak savanna/prairie area. If there […]
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe will be removing invasive trees and shrubs from an oak woods and from an oak savanna/prairie area. If there […]
Silverwood — Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday
Silverwood — 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. Locations listed are meeting places, late comers may not […]
STEAM Time: Frozen Maple Candy
STEAM Time: Frozen Maple Candy
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemWatch liquid maple syrup turn into a solid, delicious candy with heat and snow. This event is free with general […]
10 events,
Welty’s 16th Annual Maple Sugar Fest!
Welty’s 16th Annual Maple Sugar Fest!
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterWHEN: February 24, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm WHERE: Welty Environmental Center 1201 Big Hill Court COST: See […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie Date Saturday, February 24 Time 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor […]
Winter Day Camps
Winter Day Camps
Organizer: Upham WoodsDATE: Saturday, February 24 *NEW DATE* AGES: Kindergarten- 6th grade TIME: 10 am – 3pm Drop off between 9:30-10:00 am Pick […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMaple Syrupping ~ Join Naturalist Alex Singer for a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to look for and […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterBird and Nature Adventures at Edna Taylor Conservation Park Starting at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Children’s Shack 4th Saturday of […]
6 events,
Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this […]
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series, featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, culture, and more. […]
Scenic Stroll
Scenic Stroll
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Sunday, February 25 Time 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description This gently […]
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 […]
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
FULL MOON HIKES – SPRING 2024
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterTake a guided moon-lit hike in the forest with naturalist Dave Bendlin! We will practice walking silently and slowly, observing […]
1 event,
6 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 […]
Great Lakes School Forest Webinar
Great Lakes School Forest Webinar
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionEvent Description Join us to learn about: State Forest Programs in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota Engaging activities using Project Learning […]
Learn to Nordic Walk
Learn to Nordic Walk
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWhat is Nordic walking? Join us at Elver Park on Friday, December 8 and get ready for winter! We've partnered […]
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our Black History Month Virtual Workshop Series, featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, culture, and more. […]
Bringing the Tropics to the Midwest: A Look Inside the Thai Garden
Bringing the Tropics to the Midwest: A Look Inside the Thai Garden
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensA tropical effect can be achieved in Wisconsin using both tropical plants and Midwest natives. Join us to discuss how […]
1 event,
5 events,
Arboretum Research Symposium
Arboretum Research Symposium
Organizer: UW ArboretumDate Thursday, February 29 Time 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum Description Student, faculty, […]
Wild Wonders: Leap Day Frog Origami
Wild Wonders: Leap Day Frog Origami
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemFlex your fine motor skills with the art of paper folding! Celebrate Leap Day by making your very own origami […]
Starting Seeds for a Beautiful Yard
Starting Seeds for a Beautiful Yard
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLearn how to start seeds and create a beautiful flower border for your yard in this hands-on class. We will […]
Green Thumb Gardening – Winter Vegetable Series 2024
Green Thumb Gardening – Winter Vegetable Series 2024
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Dane County Extension Horticulture Program is delighted to announce a Winter Green Thumb Gardening Class. The course is a […]