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Afternoon at the Farm – Springtime at Schumacher Farm County Park
Afternoon at the Farm – Springtime at Schumacher Farm County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksKick off the warmer weather with some fun activities at the farm park; look for spring wildflowers on a scavenger hunt, start seeds […]
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis year, many Earth Day (April 22) celebrations will focus on protecting endangered species. Learn about the Arboretum’s efforts to […]
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Land Stewardship and Educational Hike for Classrooms
Land Stewardship and Educational Hike for Classrooms
Student groups welcome to Dane County Parks and Capital Springs Recreation Area for a half day of improving native Wisconsin […]
Discovering Energy in Nature
Discovering Energy in Nature
You’ve likely heard that bringing your classroom outdoors can be an effective way to teach. According to the Children and […]
Discovering Energy in Nature
Discovering Energy in Nature
Organizer: Wisconsin Center for Environmental EducationYou’ve likely heard that bringing your classroom outdoors can be an effective way to teach. According to the Children and […]
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Museum Storytime
Museum Storytime
Museum storytime is geared toward preschool-aged children and each week features a book, museum specimens and a craft to take home. […]
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Keeping Wildlife Wild with the DNR
Keeping Wildlife Wild with the DNR
Open to everyone! Join WI DNR Wildlife Health Conservation experts and learn what to do when you find an abandoned […]
WPCRC Spring Break-A-Way 3 on 3 Basketball League Tournament Series
WPCRC Spring Break-A-Way 3 on 3 Basketball League Tournament Series
Organizer: City of Madison ParksWPCRC is hosting a Spring Break-A-Way 3 on 3 Basketball League Tournament Series: Fridays, April 19, May 3, May 17, […]
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Weeds & Wildflowers
Weeds & Wildflowers
Join Lars Higdon, Dane County Botanist/Naturalist, for a guided walk through the park followed by an optional stewardship activity. Participants […]
Breakfast with the Birds
Breakfast with the Birds
Join naturalist Eric Volden for an entertaining morning of bird watching and bird lore at Bethel Horizons’ bird feeding station. […]
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Wisconsin Wetlands Association Origins: Upper Mud Lake and Dunn’s Marsh Tour
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Origins: Upper Mud Lake and Dunn’s Marsh Tour
Join Wisconsin Wetlands Association (WWA) founder Bill Lunney and others exploring the wetlands that sparked the formation of WWA. We’ll […]
Origins of WI Wetlands Association: Upper Mud Lake and Dunn’s Marsh
Origins of WI Wetlands Association: Upper Mud Lake and Dunn’s Marsh
Join Wisconsin Wetlands Association founder Bill Lunney and others exploring the wetlands that sparked the formation of WWA. We'll visit Upper […]
Bird and Nature Outing
Bird and Nature Outing
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit.
Guided Garden Strolls
Guided Garden Strolls
Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this […]
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Public Planetarium Shows
Public Planetarium Shows
The Sun: Our Living Star This amazing film tells the story of our nearest star, the Sun. It’s the source […]
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WI Wetlands Association: Watchdogs for Wetlands
WI Wetlands Association: Watchdogs for Wetlands
Join Wisconsin Wetlands Association and Tom Dawson, long-time Public Intervenor, in a very special presentation about the origin and history of […]
Homeschool @ ALNC
Homeschool @ ALNC
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterThe stuff we call dirt—more formally, soil—is actually made up of two distinct types of material: minerals (the main ingredient) […]
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte. $5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at […]
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Warbler Walk
Warbler Walk
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksJoin us for an early morning walk to look for colorful warblers and other spring migrants. Sponsored by the Friends […]
Music with Junebug
Music with Junebug
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThis program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Music and movement activities promote […]
Art with Animals
Art with Animals
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMingle with our animal muses as we create artwork inspired by nature. We can’t guarantee the models will hold their […]
Conservation Park Tour
Conservation Park Tour
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksHeritage Sanctuary is known for its robust display of “spring ephemeral” wildflowers. Come enjoy and learn about the rich flora […]
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Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
Join us at the 22st annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 9 – 13, 2019. Visit our exhibit to learn […]
Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThis playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and […]
Lily-Pad Theater
Lily-Pad Theater
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for a fun music and storytelling program for early learners. There will be singing, puppet shows and a chance […]
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for story-time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech generating […]
Plant Sale with the Pros
Plant Sale with the Pros
Get great plants and expert advice from area professionals at Plant Sale with the Pros, featuring everything from annuals and […]
Warner Park Family Fun Night
Warner Park Family Fun Night
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksActivities •Gymnasium Fun - bouncy house, sports, fun games •Family Fitness Classes and Fit2Go Van •Classes, movies & themes change […]
Member Bumble Bee Ball
Member Bumble Bee Ball
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMuseum members, join us for a special springtime party celebrating everything having to do with bees! Bees are important partners […]
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Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
Organizer: UW ArboretumVisit the big tent on the lawn in front of Curtis Prairie to shop for all your native plant gardening […]
Yogaventures
Yogaventures
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome get your wiggles out through our 20 minute yoga flow. We’ll stretch our bodies as we stretch our imaginations […]
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Organizer: City of Madison ParksFree Instruction Saturday at Golf Madison Parks! ~ Your Golf Madison Parks Professional Staff and Sue Shapcott of Change Golf […]
Marcella Trail Relay
Marcella Trail Relay
Organizer: City of Madison ParksCelebrate Mother's Day a day early with the family! 5K Trail Relay and Kids Fun Run. 12:00 – 2:00 Registration/Check-in […]
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: City of Madison ParksRotating Bird and Nature outings at various parks throughout the Madison Park System. Check the website for an upcoming outing […]
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Build Your Own Adventure
Build Your Own Adventure
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemOnce upon a time… Kids will build an adventure story on felt storyboards complete with backgrounds, characters, and plenty of […]
Wild Flower Walk
Wild Flower Walk
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterFor nature-lovers, there is no better way to celebrate the final arrival of spring than a hike in the forest […]
A Spring in Our Step Family Walk
A Spring in Our Step Family Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumExplore Gallistel Woods to look for blooming wildflowers. Designed for families with children ages 3–11. Free, no registration required. Meet […]
Bird & Nature Outing at Turville
Bird & Nature Outing at Turville
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksTurville History Tour with Ron Shutvet ~ Walk through Turville Point Conservation Park with local history buff Ron Shutvet. We will […]
Mother’s Day Concert
Mother’s Day Concert
Wander through flower gardens blooming with spring and enjoy an outdoor Mother's Day concert on the Great Lawn by the […]
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Place-based Learning: Engaging Students in Sustainability
Place-based Learning: Engaging Students in Sustainability
Organizer: Wisconsin Center for Environmental EducationLearn how to use your building and surrounding community as an extension of your classroom. Explore STEM activities and hands-on […]
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Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo
Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo
The MacKenzie Center is hosting the annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo for 4th-6th grade classrooms. Registration is required for […]
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Bethel Horizons Spring Work Day
Bethel Horizons Spring Work Day
Join us in helping Bethel Horizons prep for its upcoming summer season! Tasks for all ages will be available as […]
Land Steward Work Day
Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLand Steward Work Day Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, marsh, and woodlands? Join us one Saturday a […]
Garlic Mustard Palooza!
Garlic Mustard Palooza!
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksMake room for native wildflowers by helping pull garlic mustard in the woods. No experience needed.
MaGicEnergy Magic Show with Bob Kann
MaGicEnergy Magic Show with Bob Kann
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemLearn more about saving energy and using renewable energy in an exciting and fast moving magic show with Bob Kahn. […]
Rare and Uncommon Native Wisconsin Trees and Shrubs
Rare and Uncommon Native Wisconsin Trees and Shrubs
Organizer: UW ArboretumJoin Keith Phelps, Arboretum horticultural technician, on a tour highlighting unique and rare Wisconsin woody natives. Learn about their ecology, […]
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Science for Your Senses
Science for Your Senses
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome and experience the sensory appeal of science! Sniff, see, hear, touch, and taste as we explore science in the […]
Springtime on the Savanna
Springtime on the Savanna
Organizer: UW ArboretumDiscover May on the savanna, where we may see lupines, trout-lily, wild geranium, and other blooms and new growth. We’ll […]
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Grow a Beanstalk!
Grow a Beanstalk!
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemLet’s celebrate Wisconsin School Garden Day by planting bean seeds! Use your imagination to decorate a pot and fine motor […]
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Free Disc Golf Day
Free Disc Golf Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksTry disc golf for free at any Dane County Parks or Madison Parks disc golf course.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Organizer: UW ArboretumVolunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet […]
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Teal Pond and Curtis Prairie Wetlands Walk
Teal Pond and Curtis Prairie Wetlands Walk
Organizer: UW ArboretumVisit wetland areas with a naturalist to learn about the impact of urbanization, stormwater, ecological restoration, and wetland benefits to […]
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WI Wetlands Association: The Trumpet in the Orchestra of Evolution
WI Wetlands Association: The Trumpet in the Orchestra of Evolution
Sandhill cranes are the most numerous of the world’s fifteen crane species. They inhabit many varied places in North America […]
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HOW CHARISMATIC CRANES INSPIRE PEACE AND CONSERVATION
HOW CHARISMATIC CRANES INSPIRE PEACE AND CONSERVATION
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin us for this presentation by our outreach staff to learn how cranes symbolize peace and inspire communities to work […]
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Learn to Pickleball
Learn to Pickleball
Organizer: City of Madison ParksGet your game ready for the summer season! Learn the increasingly popular game of pickleball at the first courts in […]
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