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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 […]
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, […]
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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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 […]
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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 […]
Fall Blooms & Bouquets Walk
Fall Blooms & Bouquets Walk
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensSoak in the feeling of fall with horticulturist Sam Malone as she guides you along a route highlighting her favorite […]
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 […]
7 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 […]
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 […]
Tales from Planet Earth – An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands
Tales from Planet Earth – An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands
Organizer: Nelson Institute for Environmental StudiesJoin us for a FREE screening of the new film "An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands" by local filmmaker Ben […]
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 […]