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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 […]
Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterHave you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to […]
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, […]
Early Spring Wildflower Hike and Migrating Birds Hike
Early Spring Wildflower Hike and Migrating Birds Hike
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCelebrate early spring ephemerals on this Wildflower Hike! Starting from the Welty Environmental Center, this hike begins in Big Hill […]
Celebrating Nature-Based Play: A Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Celebrating Nature-Based Play: A Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterLibby has been working this year to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award with Dane County Parks! Libby is a […]
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Cranes of the World Opening Day
Cranes of the World Opening Day
Organizer: International Crane FoundationThe International Crane Foundation's crane gates are open for the 2024 visitor season from May 1 to Oct. 31! Visit […]
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 […]
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
Waksik Woosga Revitalization Class
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterIn collaboration with the Ho-Chunk Nation, ALNC is holding space for Waksik Woosga Revitalization classes (Traditional Feast Ceremony classes), to […]
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Frog walk at Cherokee Marsh
Frog walk at Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshOne of the joys of spring in Wisconsin is hearing the wonderful choruses of breeding frogs that signal the return […]
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
EAGLE NEST VIEWING PARTY
EAGLE NEST VIEWING PARTY
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyCome out and observe our eagle family from our viewing platform. Spotting scopes (for those who can’t reach the permanently […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Live from the Wonderground: Son del Atlantico
Live from the Wonderground: Son del Atlantico
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemEvery first Friday this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to […]
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Birding by Ear
Birding by Ear
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLearn Techniques to Identify Birds WITHOUT Relying on Sight Just as unique as their coloration and shape, bird sounds […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Party for the Planet
Party for the Planet
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooJOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL PARTY FOR THE PLANET! THIS EVENT IS A WAY FOR US TO CELEBRATE THIS AMAZING PLANET […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
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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. […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
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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 […]
Birding By Boat: Cherokee Marsh South
Birding By Boat: Cherokee Marsh South
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin SoWBA and the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for a slow paddle exploring the incredible diversity of Cherokee Marsh. […]
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Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Warbler Walk: Cherokee Marsh South
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshWith over two dozen warblers moving in and through Madison this time of year, we always have fun tallying up […]
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Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Guided Whooping Crane Tours at Horicon Marsh
Organizer: International Crane FoundationPlease meet at the parking lot for the Egret Trail Boardwalk on the Autoloop at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The […]
Free Night: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
Free Night: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin MCM for a free celebration 4-8 pm featuring performances from Beni Daiko and lion dancers from the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association […]
Restoring the Sacred in Leopold’s Borderlands: Scientists and Indigenous Spiritual Leaders Safeguarding Ceremonial Plants in the Southwest
Restoring the Sacred in Leopold’s Borderlands: Scientists and Indigenous Spiritual Leaders Safeguarding Ceremonial Plants in the Southwest
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationFor the first 15 years of his career, Aldo Leopold worked in the arid landscapes of the Southwest. This region […]
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our free monthly dinner. Come for a great meal while learning about the amazing things going on […]
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Dragonfly Monitoring Virtual Training
Dragonfly Monitoring Virtual Training
Organizer: UW ArboretumThe Arboretum relies on volunteers to help survey dragonfly diversity and habitat quality. Gain the knowledge and skills to participate […]
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCalling all High Schoolers! Come join Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) and explore Dane County Parks while contributing to conservation. […]
Troy Farm Plant Sale
Troy Farm Plant Sale
Organizer: RootedThe Troy Farm Plant Sale is the perfect place to stock up on plants for your home or community vegetable […]
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn some basics about fish, […]
Spring Highlights
Spring Highlights
Organizer: UW ArboretumExplore the wonders of spring flowering woody plants in Longenecker Horticultural Gardens as curator David Stevens presents seasonal highlights from […]
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Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna
Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
Learn to Bike
Learn to Bike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterIs your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer? Join our staff to learn how to […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
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The Stars of Summer 2024
The Stars of Summer 2024
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumThe Stars of Summer Join us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn […]
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Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCalling all High Schoolers! Come join Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) and explore Dane County Parks while contributing to conservation. […]
Learn to Paddle
Learn to Paddle
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Park staff for a Learn to Paddle experience. Staff will instruct you on basic paddling techniques, water […]
Reading Group: The Simplicity of Cider
Reading Group: The Simplicity of Cider
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensTime to get into summer beach read mode with the charming novel, The Simplicity of Cider. This story features a […]
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The Stars of Summer 2024
The Stars of Summer 2024
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumThe Stars of Summer Join us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn […]
CONSERVANCY DAYS: BIRDING BY EAR WITH TIM HANSEL
CONSERVANCY DAYS: BIRDING BY EAR WITH TIM HANSEL
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyJoin us for an immersive birding experience as we explore the world of birding by ear. In this presentation, you’ll […]
Wisconsin Butterflies Watercolor Class
Wisconsin Butterflies Watercolor Class
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensIn this class, you will learn how to paint four different types of butterflies found in the state of Wisconsin: […]
The Stars of Summer 2024
The Stars of Summer 2024
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumThe Stars of Summer Join us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn […]
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Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
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SPRING MIGRATION WALK
SPRING MIGRATION WALK
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyTake a hike down the newly refurbished creek corridor with our naturalists as we look for colorful warblers and other […]
Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
Organizer: Friends of the ArboretumIn the large tents on the lawn near the Visitor Center, shop for more than 200 species of native grasses, […]
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
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Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping […]
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 […]
Family Nature Program: Flower Power
Family Nature Program: Flower Power
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
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Learning Together Family Class: Birds!
Learning Together Family Class: Birds!
Organizer: UW ArboretumWe will share stories and create nature art and crafts. This class is for preschool-age children and their adult caregivers. […]
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Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages
Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages
Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionParticipate in a 2-part Project WILD Workshop! Instructor: Shannon Davis-Foust Dates/Times: Wednesday, May 22 6:00 - 9:00 pm AND Wednesday, May 29 […]
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Volunteer at Brat Fest
Volunteer at Brat Fest
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterCalling all supporters of environmental education! We’re looking for members of the community to volunteer with us at this year’s Brat […]
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
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Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies. Help identify species and collect data […]
Volunteer at Brat Fest
Volunteer at Brat Fest
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterCalling all supporters of environmental education! We’re looking for members of the community to volunteer with us at this year’s Brat […]
FRIENDS OF URBAN NATURE (FUN) – RECREATE: THE MAGIC OF FEATHERS
FRIENDS OF URBAN NATURE (FUN) – RECREATE: THE MAGIC OF FEATHERS
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThis is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family friendly program. FUN events occur on the 4th Saturdays of […]
Full Moon Night Walk
Full Moon Night Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumLet your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk […]
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Volunteer at Brat Fest
Volunteer at Brat Fest
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterCalling all supporters of environmental education! We’re looking for members of the community to volunteer with us at this year’s Brat […]
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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Free Dad Visit to International Crane Foundation
Free Dad Visit to International Crane Foundation
Organizer: International Crane FoundationSave the date for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, when dads get free admission to our site, Cranes of the […]
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The Gila Centennial Speaker Series: Live from Silver City, New Mexico
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationThe history of the Gila is a microcosm of a long-standing debate: what is wilderness? Does Wilderness–big W–even exist in […]
Camrock – Invasive Weed Workday
Camrock – Invasive Weed Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-up is required, click here to sign up. Join Dane County Parks Natural Areas staff at these summer workdays. We […]
Lower Mud Lake Work Days
Lower Mud Lake Work Days
Organizer: Dane County ParksWork days will be approximately every two weeks. Activities will depend on what needs doing at that time, but could […]
MCM Free Day: SummerPalooza
MCM Free Day: SummerPalooza
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMCM’s 11th annual free family celebration and kickoff-to-summer returns to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission all day […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemBe very, very quiet… we’re hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we’ll sharpen our observation skills and […]
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