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Farm Explorers
Farm Explorers
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for Farm Explorers this winter! On Waunakee School District's days off school, join us […]
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals examines the foundations of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the benefits of this specific […]
5 events,
Permit Free Weekend
Organizer: Dane County ParksDane County and City of Madison Parks are offering a permit-free weekend Saturday and Sunday, January 18 & 19, 2025. […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area
Organizer: City of Madison ParksOtter Go Sledding Party ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner and Friends of Starkweather Creek for a free family friendly sledding […]
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksEnjoy the outdoors, learn about the natural world, and forge new friendships by joining the Friends of Donald Park on […]
Candlelight Hike
Candlelight Hike
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterHundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails of Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservancy. Join us for a […]
Winter Escape
Winter Escape
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsKicking off the New Year with our popular Cave After Dark series with Winter Escape: a Hawaiian-themed party designed to […]
6 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 some sloping […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksEnjoying Winter's Art ~ Join Wild Warner Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a free guided walk or take a walk on […]
Family Nature Program: Winter Water
Family Nature Program: Winter Water
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Candlelight Hike at Silverwood Park
Candlelight Hike at Silverwood Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksSavor the beauty of the fields, prairie, and woods during this annual candlelight hike! Depending upon the conditions and group, […]
Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike (Parking Voucher Required)
Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike (Parking Voucher Required)
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHiking by candlelight, a roaring bonfire, roasted marshmallows and warm refreshments await everyone at the 14th annual Horicon Marsh Candlelight […]
1 event,
Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshBrush cutting, possible brush burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush. […]
2 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at CamRock
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at CamRock
Organizer: Dane County ParksArrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In case of cancelation due to weather, a notification will be […]
Wilderness Academy: Owls Up Close
Wilderness Academy: Owls Up Close
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 […]
4 events,
Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, […]
Reading in the Rainforest
Reading in the Rainforest
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBeat the winter blues by joining us under the canopy of the tropical rainforest in the Bolz Conservatory for a […]
Fundamentals of Garden Layers
Fundamentals of Garden Layers
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLet's learn from natural plant communities to increase ecosystem function and climate resilience at home in our designed gardens. From […]
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work […]
4 events,
The Ho-Chunk People: Planning for the Future with Lessons from the Past
The Ho-Chunk People: Planning for the Future with Lessons from the Past
Organizer: UW ArboretumMolli Pauliot, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Anthropology. The Ho-Chunk people are closely connected with their ancestral homelands. In the […]
Wilderness Academy: Owls Up Close
Wilderness Academy: Owls Up Close
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 […]
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work […]
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
The Dying of the Light – We Hope!
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumJoin us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work […]
3 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Lower Mud Lake
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Lower Mud Lake
Organizer: Dane County ParksMore details are on our sign-up page. Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/40oc7 Arrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In […]
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals examines the foundations of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the benefits of this specific […]
Luminary Winter Snowshoe & Ski
Luminary Winter Snowshoe & Ski
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks to enjoy an evening stroll under the winter stars. We will have 2 paths set up […]
6 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 […]
Winter Sports Day
Winter Sports Day
Organizer: Upham WoodsJoin us for an exciting Winter Sports Day to explore the outdoors and learn about winter recreation opportunities! What: Youth will […]
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 […]
Friends of Cherokee Marsh Annual Meeting
Friends of Cherokee Marsh Annual Meeting
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin the Friends of Cherokee Marsh for their Annual Meeting! Paul Quinlan from Madison Parks and Claire Lamberg from Dane […]
Winter Sowing Native Plants
Winter Sowing Native Plants
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLooking for an easy, affordable way to grow native plants from seed? Then winter sowing is for you! This technique […]
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, […]
Winter on the Farm
Winter on the Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for a snowy afternoon of fun! Activities will depend on the weather and snow […]
2 events,
Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Cherokee Marsh for brush cutting work parties! Volunteers are working to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush […]
Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshBrush cutting, possible brush burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush. […]
1 event,
Understanding the Atmosphere: How it Works
Understanding the Atmosphere: How it Works
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensEveryone's got questions about the weather. "What the heck is an 'upper wave'? Why is damp air lighter than dry? […]
2 events,
Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, […]
Reading in the Rainforest
Reading in the Rainforest
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensBeat the winter blues by joining us under the canopy of the tropical rainforest in the Bolz Conservatory for a […]
2 events,
Little Naturalists: Evergreen Trees
Little Naturalists: Evergreen Trees
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, […]
Saving Our Songbirds Together: Three Ways to Help at Home
Saving Our Songbirds Together: Three Ways to Help at Home
Organizer: UW ArboretumLisa Gaumnitz, Coordinator, SOS Save Our Songbirds. Thirty percent of North America's birds have vanished since 1970, and warblers, finches, […]
2 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Halfway Prairie Schoolhouse
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Halfway Prairie Schoolhouse
Organizer: Dane County ParksMore details are on our sign-up page. Sign-Up is Required: https://bttr.im/40oc7 Arrive by 8:50 am as we start at 9:00 am. In […]
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals examines the foundations of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the benefits of this specific […]