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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 […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMy FOY First of Year Birds ~ Beginning and advanced birders, families and kids are invited to join Naturalist Mary […]
5 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 […]
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. […]
Nature Resolutions & I Spy Walk (Bird & Nature Adventures)
Nature Resolutions & I Spy Walk (Bird & Nature Adventures)
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshJoin Master Naturalist Sheila Leary to declare your nature resolutions for 2025, then join with fellow attendees in an "I […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh, North
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMy Nature Resolutions ~ Join Master Naturalist Sheila Leary and Friends of Cherokee Marsh to explore the beautiful nature trails. […]
New Year Women’s Wellness
New Year Women’s Wellness
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin the Friends of Schumacher Farm for a peaceful evening! This special workshop for women begins with relaxing restorative yoga […]
1 event,
Brush Cutting at Westport Meadows / Cherokee Marsh-Mendota Unit
Brush Cutting at Westport Meadows / Cherokee Marsh-Mendota Unit
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshWe're continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush from Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park's Mendota Unit. We'll burn […]
2 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Schumacher
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Schumacher
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 […]
Wilderness Academy: Observing Owls
Wilderness Academy: Observing Owls
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 […]
2 events,
Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensAre you looking for fun activities to do in the gardens? Visit the Olbrich Discovery Cart for fun, hands-on, nature-based […]
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 […]
4 events,
Women’s Tree & Brush Workdays – W.G. Lunney Lake Farm
Women’s Tree & Brush Workdays – W.G. Lunney Lake Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for our women's* invasive tree and brush removal workdays! It can often be hard for women, folks who […]
Wilderness Academy: Observing Owls
Wilderness Academy: Observing Owls
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 […]
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Guiding Children’s Behavior in OST Programs
Organizer: Wisconsin Out of School Alliance (WOSTA)Winter 2025 Session This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how […]
The Nature Fix: The Power of Nature Immersion During Stressful Times
The Nature Fix: The Power of Nature Immersion During Stressful Times
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationScience journalist Florence Williams will discuss the latest research on why getting outside is good for human health, well-being, and […]
2 events,
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Donald
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Donald
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 […]
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,
Breakfast with the Birds
Breakfast with the Birds
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsJoin naturalist James Marlow at Horizons for an entertaining morning of bird watching & bird lore at the bird feeding […]
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Winter Session Start Date
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Winter Session Start Date
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterYour preschooler loves to get their hands into everything, run around, and explore! Come help foster that sense of wonder […]
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Organizer: City of Madison ParksBird and Critter Tracks ~ Join Master Naturalist John Newman for a free, fun, family and kid friendly guided walk […]
Snowshoe at Dusk
Snowshoe at Dusk
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin us for a two hour session snowshoeing at dusk! Snowshoeing is a great low impact aerobic activity to do […]
Candlelight Walk at Warner Park
Candlelight Walk at Warner Park
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshExplore the trails of Warner Park by candlelight and enjoy the fires and marshmallows to toast. If there is snow […]
4 events,
Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life
Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life
Organizer: UW ArboretumAndrew Hipp, Director of the Herbarium, The Morton Arboretum. Hipp’s new book, Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the […]
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 | Turville Point
Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point
Organizer: City of Madison ParksSnowflakes and Subnivians ~ Join Naturalist Andria Blattner with FOOT Friends of Olin Turville on a guided walk to discover […]
Pressed in Nature: Linocut Art Workshop
Pressed in Nature: Linocut Art Workshop
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterUnleash your artistic spirit while exploring the beauty of our native flora and fauna! Join us for a fun evening […]
3 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 […]
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Winter Session Start Date
Lil’ Explorer Adventure – Winter Session Start Date
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterYour preschooler loves to get their hands into everything, run around, and explore! Come help foster that sense of wonder […]
Wolf Moon Hike
Wolf Moon Hike
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterCome experience the natural world under the glow of the first full moon of the year, called the “Wolf Moon.” […]
1 event,
Seed Starting Basics
Seed Starting Basics
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensThis workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to kickstart your garden this season. We’ll take […]
3 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 […]
Get to Know Your Native Plants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Get to Know Your Native Plants: Elder, Echinacea, Boneset
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensJoin us to learn how these native plants can be allies against winter ailments! This virtual lecture will focus on […]
4 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, […]
Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking
Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemGet creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks! This event […]
Learn to Grow Native Plants
Learn to Grow Native Plants
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNative plants have tremendous water quality benefits and increase habitat and food sources for pollinators. Learning to grow your own plants […]
Bird Club Meeting: Eyes on the Sky: 70+ Years of Raptor Research at Cedar Grove
Bird Club Meeting: Eyes on the Sky: 70+ Years of Raptor Research at Cedar Grove
Organizer: Friends of Horicon MarshDan Erickson – Eyes on the Sky: 70+ Years of Raptor Research at Cedar Grove Join us at 6:30pm for the […]
4 events,
Welty Environmental Center No School Day Camp
Welty Environmental Center No School Day Camp
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo school? No problem! Welty’s lineup of No School Day Camps has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Donald
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal Workday at Donald
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 […]
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 […]