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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 […]
Lens & Landscape: Exploring Silverwood Through Photography
Lens & Landscape: Exploring Silverwood Through Photography
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks, PhotoMidwest and Friends of Silverwood Park for a unique photography event at historic Silverwood County Park, […]
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 […]
Night Walk: Fall Equinox
Night Walk: Fall Equinox
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]