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6 events,
Summer Stewards at Holy Wisdom Monastery
Organizer: Dane County ParksAre you worried about climate change but don’t know what to do? Would you like time away for reflection, discernment […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
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, […]
Gardening Virtual Workshop
Gardening Virtual Workshop
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our weekly Gardening Virtual Workshop. Each week brings a tip, trick or idea to grow your green […]
Badger Rock Community Market
Badger Rock Community Market
Organizer: RootedThe Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand returns on Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm. Featuring hot food vendors, community market, Badger […]
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 […]
4 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 […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Elver Park
MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Elver Park
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Elver Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects […]
Parks Alive | Elver Park
Parks Alive | Elver Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksParks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events […]
9 events,
Indian Lake – Invasive Weed Workday
Indian Lake – Invasive Weed Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-up is required, click sign up button below Join Dane County Parks Natural Areas staff at these summer workdays. We […]
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and […]
Creative Movement & Dance: Pathways of the Nice Age Trail (Member Morning!)
Creative Movement & Dance: Pathways of the Nice Age Trail (Member Morning!)
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate the Nice Age Trail and deepen our connection to nature with Isthmus Dance Collective! Each Tuesday, these imaginative, immersive, and […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
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 […]
6 events,
Behind the Scenes: Blooming Butterflies
Behind the Scenes: Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us for a behind the scenes look at Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies Exhibit! Work side-by-side with staff to feed the […]
Mini Explorer – Read with a Ranger
Mini Explorer – Read with a Ranger
Organizer: Dane County ParksWe are celebrating National Park Ranger day with our "Read with a Ranger" program! Come meet a Dane County Park […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
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 […]
Evening Meadow Stroll
Evening Meadow Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensIn the golden afternoon hours of summer smell the sweet scent of garden phlox, and observe how different grasses sway […]
1 event,
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
1 event,
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
4 events,
Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party
Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Seed Collection
Seed Collection
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThank you for your interest in helping with seed collection in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Volunteering for these events is a great […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
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 […]
4 events,
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
Nature Hike
Nature Hike
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover sloping terrain. […]
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. […]
Badger Rock Community Market
Badger Rock Community Market
Organizer: RootedThe Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand returns on Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm. Featuring hot food vendors, community market, Badger […]
2 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 […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
4 events,
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and […]
Learning Together: Everywhere Plants
Learning Together: Everywhere Plants
Organizer: UW ArboretumOnce a month we offer a program for preschool-age children and their adult caregivers. We will share stories, an outdoor […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
Olbrich After Hours
Olbrich After Hours
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe Summer Concert Series is back with a fresh twist and new name - Olbrich After Hours! We’re open late! […]
3 events,
Learn to Bike
Learn to Bike
Organizer: Dane County ParksIs your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer? Join our staff to learn how to […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
Native Grasses Garden Tour
Native Grasses Garden Tour
Organizer: UW ArboretumSusan Carpenter, garden curator, will focus on color, size, and features of native Wisconsin grasses, from purple love grass to […]
1 event,
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
2 events,
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for important restoration work the 2nd Friday of the month from 9am-12pm through the […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
6 events,
Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day
Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin the statewide search for aquatic invasive species in this annual event. The Friends of Cherokee Marsh and DNR staff […]
Cranes of the World Celebration
Cranes of the World Celebration
Organizer: International Crane FoundationFun for the entire family! Save the date for our annual Cranes of the World Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 10, at our […]
ALNC Land Steward Work Day
ALNC Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterInterested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, pond, and woodlands? Join us the second Saturday of the month, April […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
Second Saturday Strolls
Second Saturday Strolls
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAll ages are welcome for this casual overview of the outdoor gardens. Second Saturday Strolls will vary somewhat according to […]
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 sloping terrain. […]
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBlooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical […]
Badger Rock Community Market
Badger Rock Community Market
Organizer: RootedThe Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand returns on Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm. Featuring hot food vendors, community market, Badger […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and […]
Olbrich After Hours
Olbrich After Hours
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThe Summer Concert Series is back with a fresh twist and new name - Olbrich After Hours! We’re open late! […]
1 event,
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish
Organizer: Dane County ParksIs your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them! Learn some basics about fish, […]
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2 events,
Grady Tract Work Party
Grady Tract Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
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 […]
6 events,
Seed Collection
Seed Collection
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThank you for your interest in helping with seed collection in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Volunteering for these events is a great […]
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 […]
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 sloping terrain. […]
Family Nature Program: Wonderful Water
Family Nature Program: Wonderful Water
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Badger Rock Community Market
Badger Rock Community Market
Organizer: RootedThe Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand returns on Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm. Featuring hot food vendors, community market, Badger […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Lil’ Explorer Storytime
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and […]
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2 events,
Core Area and Curtis Prairie Work Party
Core Area and Curtis Prairie Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
Adult Summer Camp
Adult Summer Camp
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterThis NEW fundraiser is one you do NOT want to miss! Featuring summer camp activities and locally-brewed beverages, an exciting day of […]
2 events,
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, […]
Badger Rock Community Market
Badger Rock Community Market
Organizer: RootedThe Badger Rock Community Market and Farm Stand returns on Sundays from 2:00-6:00pm. Featuring hot food vendors, community market, Badger […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
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Seed Collection
Seed Collection
Organizer: Pheasant Branch ConservancyThank you for your interest in helping with seed collection in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Volunteering for these events is a great […]
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 […]
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