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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 sloping terrain. […]
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 […]
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2 events,
CamRock County Park Seed Collection
CamRock County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats – prairie, woodland, oak […]
Picnic with an Author Series
Picnic with an Author Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks and local authors for this special family friendly picnic lunch series. Bring a blanket or chair […]
3 events,
Anderson County Dog Park Seed Collection
Anderson County Dog Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Anderson Dog Park Sign-up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in […]
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Seed Collection
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Walking Iron Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
Whooper Wednesdays
Whooper Wednesdays
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin our Whooping Crane research and outreach team for our Whooper Wednesday Talks from 10 to 11 a.m. at our […]
2 events,
Little Naturalists: Apple Discovery
Little Naturalists: Apple Discovery
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
Free Thursday Evenings
Free Thursday Evenings
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemVisit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check […]
4 events,
Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center
Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksVolunteers are needed to help maintain and improve the prairies surrounding the Lussier Family Heritage Center. These work days could […]
Swamplovers Preserve – Joint Seed Collection
Swamplovers Preserve – Joint Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Swamplovers Preserve Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a joint workday with Ice Age […]
Yahara Heights County Park Seed Collection
Yahara Heights County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Yahara Heights Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
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,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumEcological Restoration Work Party - Wingra Oak Savanna Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and […]
Cranes Over Wisconsin Presentation
Cranes Over Wisconsin Presentation
Organizer: International Crane FoundationLearn the history of the cranes of Wisconsin and how you can help safeguard their future in our popular “Cranes […]
Heritage Fest
Heritage Fest
Organizer: Dane County ParksStart off the fall with a trip to the farm! Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park to learn what […]
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 […]
Workshop: Panicle Hydrangeas for Pollinators
Workshop: Panicle Hydrangeas for Pollinators
Organizer: UW ArboretumAlthough panicle hydrangeas are not native to Wisconsin, they grow well here and support diverse native pollinators. This indoor/outdoor workshop […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Organizer: Dane County ParksNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
5 events,
Restoration Workdays – Walking Iron Park
Restoration Workdays – Walking Iron 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 […]
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 […]
Picnic with an Author Series
Picnic with an Author Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks and local authors for this special family friendly picnic lunch series. Bring a blanket or chair […]
2024 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
2024 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Organizer: Dane County ParksAre you a Dane County Parks and/or a Land & Water Resources Department volunteer? If yes, please join your fellow […]
Taste of Orienteering
Taste of Orienteering
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin the Taste of Orienteering series of FREE events, where you can explore a mini-orienteering course in a small park. Beginner instruction […]
5 events,
Holy Wisdom Monastery – Joint Seed Collection
Holy Wisdom Monastery – Joint Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Holy Wisdom Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a joint workday with Holy Wisdom […]
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 […]
Are Flowers Necessary?
Are Flowers Necessary?
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAre flowers overrated? We often focus on the spectacular blooms of perennials and annuals, but good garden design requires more […]
Learn to Fish with WI DNR
Learn to Fish with WI DNR
Organizer: City of Madison ParksLearn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is […]
Conservation Park Tour
Conservation Park Tour
Organizer: City of Madison ParksConservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event […]
5 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 in 2024 on […]
Wilderness Academy: Wetland Ecology
Wilderness Academy: Wetland Ecology
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Midwest Crane Chat
Midwest Crane Chat
Organizer: International Crane FoundationWe are migrating to your neighborhood! Gather with fellow International Crane Foundation members at a Crane Chat near you. Learn […]
Free Thursday Evenings
Free Thursday Evenings
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemVisit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check […]
Aldo Leopold and Environmental Citizenship
Aldo Leopold and Environmental Citizenship
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationAldo Leopold is known best as a forester, wildlife ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac who thought deeply […]
5 events,
Badger Prairie County Park Seed Collection
Badger Prairie County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Badger Prairie Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
8 events,
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumEcological Restoration Work Party - Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. […]
Land Steward Work Day
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 […]
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2024
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2024
Organizer: Dane County ParksCalling all High Schoolers! Come join Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) and explore Dane County Parks while contributing to conservation. […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 events,
Native by Design: Gardening for a Sustainable Future
Native by Design: Gardening for a Sustainable Future
Organizer: UW ArboretumNative Gardening Conference The annual native gardening conference promotes the use of native plants in home landscapes for biodiversity, habitat, […]
Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Dane County ParksHave you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to […]
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. […]
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 […]
Family Nature Program: Mighty Migrations
Family Nature Program: Mighty Migrations
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
1 event,
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Organizer: Dane County ParksNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
6 events,
Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings
Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings
Organizer: Dane County ParksWould you like to learn about bumble bees and participate in a citizen science effort? Come along with Dane County […]
Schumacher Farm Park Seed Collection
Schumacher Farm Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Schumacher Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats […]
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 […]
Picnic with an Author Series
Picnic with an Author Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks and local authors for this special family friendly picnic lunch series. Bring a blanket or chair […]
Your Winter Ready Garden
Your Winter Ready Garden
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAre you and your garden ready for winter? Learn how Olbrich's horticulturists prepare their gardens for the cold winter months […]
4 events,
Ice Age Trail Junction Area Seed Collection
Ice Age Trail Junction Area Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Ice Age Junction Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in […]
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park Seed Collection
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Lake Farm Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
Mindfulness in Nature
Mindfulness in Nature
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensMindfulness is the act of consciously focusing the mind in the present moment, with awareness of judgments, and without attachment […]
September Friends of Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
September Friends of Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFriends of Cherokee Marsh board meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to […]
2 events,
Little Naturalists: Apple Discovery
Little Naturalists: Apple Discovery
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
Free Thursday Evenings
Free Thursday Evenings
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemVisit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check […]
3 events,
Donald County Park Seed Collection
Donald County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Donald Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats […]
Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center
Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center
Organizer: Dane County ParksVolunteers are needed to help maintain and improve the prairies surrounding the Lussier Family Heritage Center. These work days could […]
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 […]
8 events,
Learn To Hunt Pheasants – Friends of Poynette Game Farm
Learn To Hunt Pheasants – Friends of Poynette Game Farm
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterJoin Friends of Poynette Game Farm for an exciting and educational “Learn to Hunt Pheasants” event, where novice hunters can […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumEcological Restoration Work Party - Grady Tract Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training […]
ICF Member Appreciation Day
ICF Member Appreciation Day
Organizer: International Crane FoundationMembers Matter! Save the date for our annual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. Learn more and register for the day.
Madison Fire Department Zoo Takeover!
Madison Fire Department Zoo Takeover!
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooCome learn more about fire safety while visiting Madison Fire Department stations throughout the Zoo! Learn the secret phrase by […]
Fall in the Native Plant Garden
Fall in the Native Plant Garden
Organizer: UW ArboretumColor, fruits, seeds, late blooming plants, late-season insects – we will find these and more in the diverse native plant […]
3 events,
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedHispanic Heritage Month is beginning soon! Join Rooted for our Virtual Workshop Series featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, […]
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, […]
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 […]
1 event,
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Stormwater Week
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Stormwater Week
Organizer: Dane County ParksNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
6 events,
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Seed Collection
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Walking Iron Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
Restoration Workdays – Walking Iron Park
Restoration Workdays – Walking Iron 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 […]
Picnic with an Author Series
Picnic with an Author Series
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks and local authors for this special family friendly picnic lunch series. Bring a blanket or chair […]
Native Gardening for Healthy Lands & Waters
Native Gardening for Healthy Lands & Waters
Organizer: Dane County Land and Water ResourcesJoin us for a fun, hands-on Stormwater Week event where participants can learn all about native gardening and take home […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedHispanic Heritage Month is beginning soon! Join Rooted for our Virtual Workshop Series featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, […]
2 events,
Holy Wisdom Monastery – Joint Seed Collection
Holy Wisdom Monastery – Joint Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Holy Wisdom Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a joint workday with Holy Wisdom […]
Ice Age Junction South Seed Collection
Ice Age Junction South Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Ice Age Junction - South Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting […]
2 events,
Wilderness Academy: Wetland Ecology
Wilderness Academy: Wetland Ecology
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities […]
Free Thursday Evenings
Free Thursday Evenings
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemVisit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check […]
3 events,
Yahara Heights County Park Seed Collection
Yahara Heights County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Yahara Heights Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various […]
Festge County Park Seed Collection
Festge County Park Seed Collection
Organizer: Dane County ParksSeed Collection at Festge Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/7h4o4 Join our Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in various habitats […]
Seed Saving Workshop
Seed Saving Workshop
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBringing together the time honored gardening traditions of seed saving with hands-on practice, this workshop offers a unique learning experience […]
10 events,
Learn to Camp
Organizer: Dane County ParksCome spend the night learning to camp! We will start the evening with setting up our campsite and getting to […]
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 […]
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumEcological Restoration Work Party - Core Area and Curtis Prairie Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. […]
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures
Organizer: City of Madison ParksBird and Nature Adventures at Edna Taylor Conservation Park Starting at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Children’s Shack 4th Saturday of […]
Clean up for the Cranes
Clean up for the Cranes
Organizer: International Crane FoundationThe International Crane Foundation is partnering with Horicon National Wildlife Refuge to host an invasive species removal event on Public […]
Medicinal Herbs & Herb Exploration
Medicinal Herbs & Herb Exploration
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBring your young nature enthusiast to learn all about herbs for this family class! We will learn about how to […]
8 events,
Run Wild 2024
Run Wild 2024
Organizer: Henry Vilas ZooThis year we're running to support African wildlife rangers in the Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya! Everyone who runs […]
Paddle in the Park – Waubesa Wetlands Tour
Paddle in the Park – Waubesa Wetlands Tour
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a morning paddle and tour of the Waubesa Wetlands with the Friends of Waubesa Wetlands. This is […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Workshop Series
Organizer: RootedHispanic Heritage Month is beginning soon! Join Rooted for our Virtual Workshop Series featuring cooking demonstrations, interviews, food, gardens, art, […]
Nature Hike: Stormwater
Nature Hike: Stormwater
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn the impact of urbanization and stormwater on Arboretum wetlands, and the benefits of wetlands and ecological restoration for plants, […]
Birding Outing at WGL Lake Farm County Park with BIPOC Birding Club
Birding Outing at WGL Lake Farm County Park with BIPOC Birding Club
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dexter Patterson from BIPOC Birding Club for a birding outing around Lake Farm County Park. Bring bionoculars if you […]
1 event,
Name that Adaptation and Wetland in a Bag Presentation
Name that Adaptation and Wetland in a Bag Presentation
Organizer: International Crane FoundationExplore crane adaptations and behaviors and learn how these adaptations help cranes survive in this popular, family-friendly presentation at the […]
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