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Taste of Tech: VR
Taste of Tech: VR
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCome and explore Virtual Reality with the Google Cardboard Virtual Reality apps! Kids will have the opportunity to interact with […]
5 events,
ALNC Summer Camp Week 4
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week […]
Sustainability Superheroes Camp
Sustainability Superheroes Camp
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemBecome a superhero who can create change in the world. Explore sustainable living by experimenting with solar cooking, alternative energy, […]
Rooftop Jamboree
Rooftop Jamboree
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemGet some fresh air and enjoy a sing-along on the roof! Join us for a rooftop sing-along with familiar children’s […]
Brain Builders
Brain Builders
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemBuild your brain! Each week we will engage in an activity that supports various aspects of infant/toddler/preschool development and that […]
A Wild Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience
A Wild Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksMadison Parks and Madison Public Library bring you A Wild Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience at three parks June through August. Anji play […]
3 events,
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 5:15pm and […]
Total Darkness Tours
Total Darkness Tours
Your guide will teach you about cave light – or should we say the lack of it – along the […]
2 events,
Free Family Night
Free Family Night
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemOn the first open Wednesday night of each month, MCM invites our entire community to enjoy the museum for free. […]
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1 event,
Dinner & A Swim
Dinner & A Swim
Organizer: City of Madison ParksMake plans for Dinner & A Swim with Magic 98 at the Goodman Pool! What's Dinner & A Swim? It's free admission […]
4 events,
Family Concert with David Landau
Family Concert with David Landau
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin local favorite David Landau for a rooftop concert for all ages! Rain location: Wildernest exhibit, first floor.
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Organizer: City of Madison ParksYour Golf Madison Parks Professional Staff and Sue Shapcott of Change Golf Instruction are hosting “Free Instruction Saturdays” at the […]
Planets After Sunset
Planets After Sunset
Organizer: UW ArboretumWe will partner with UW Space Place for this special night event. View planets through telescopes, then embark on a […]
4 events,
Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 3
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsAqua Junior! I 2nd-3rd Grades Music Camp with Leotha Stanley I 4th-6th Grades Rock & River I 7th-11th Grades For […]
A Prairie Birthday
A Prairie Birthday
Organizer: UW ArboretumOn this walk, named for an Aldo Leopold essay, we will look for the blooming plants he wrote about, including […]
Garden Excursion
Garden Excursion
Organizer: UW ArboretumLearn about Arboretum history, land, and science on a gently paced walk in the gardens. This new monthly stroll offers […]
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. […]
4 events,
Cave of the Mounds Nature Camp
Immerse yourself in the natural environment and explore the variety of landscapes here at Cave of the Mounds including prairie, […]
Miniature Worlds Camp
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemBuild a tiny world! Great things can come in very small packages! Bring along a few of your favorite miniature […]
ALNC Summer Camp Week 5
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week […]
5 events,
Youth Archery Clinic
Youth Archery Clinic
This free archery clinic for kids ages 8-15, will introduce your child to the sport of archery or help sharpen […]
6 events,
Story Time with Animals
Story Time with Animals
Introduce your toddler or pre-school-aged child to the outdoors during story time. The MacKenzie Center features a live wildlife exhibit […]
Conservation Park Tour
Conservation Park Tour
Organizer: Madison Conservation ParksTucked in the southeast corner of Madison, this hidden gem is part of an important urban natural area. A glacial drumlin […]
7 events,
Lil’ Explorers: Plants
Lil’ Explorers: Plants
Did you know prairies used to cover more than 40% of the United States and now they cover just 1%? Discover […]
Bumble Bee Brigade Training: Capital Springs Citizen Science
Bumble Bee Brigade Training: Capital Springs Citizen Science
We need volunteers to join the Capital Springs Bumble Bee Brigade! Help us discover what bumble bee species use Capital […]
Home Garden Tour
Home Garden Tour
For the first time, Olbrich’s Home Garden Tour will feature the gorgeous gardens of Stoughton, a bedroom community just a […]
Warner Park Family Fun Night
Warner Park Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin Us: •Warner Park Community Recreation Center – 1625 Northport Dr. •5:00 - 8:00 pm, 2nd Friday of the month […]
0 events,
3 events,
Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 4
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsHorizons Explorers | 2nd-3rd Grades Aquapalooza | 4th-6th Grades Leaders in Training (LIT) Part 1 | 10th-11th Grades For more […]
Prairies and Savannas on the Grady Tract
Prairies and Savannas on the Grady Tract
Organizer: UW ArboretumOn a warm sunny day, you may see many species of butterflies in the prairie and savannas. We will look […]
Butterflies Flutter By
Butterflies Flutter By
Organizer: UW ArboretumWe will explore the prairies and gardens looking for monarch butterfly eggs, caterpillars, and adults as we learn about butterflies […]
4 events,
Cave of the Mounds Fossil Camp
Learn all about the fascinating world of fossils! Mine for your own fossil collection and make your own fossil. Become […]
Outdoor Skills Camp
During this 4-day camp for 4th-6th graders, campers will have the chance to learn and participate in many outdoor activities, […]
ALNC Summer Camp Week 6
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week […]
5 events,
First Man on the Moon: Celebrating 50 Years
First Man on the Moon: Celebrating 50 Years
Join us to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission which marked the first time humans walked on […]
6 events,
Blooming Butterflies Member Preview Day
Blooming Butterflies Member Preview Day
Be the first to see the live butterflies in the Bolz Conservatory during the second annual Member Preview Day at […]
Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
Cherokee Marsh Board Meeting
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFriends members and the public are welcome at our monthly board meetings. Occasionally we reschedule, so contact us to confirm: […]
5 events,
Blooming Butterflies
Blooming Butterflies
Experience the magnificence of free-flying butterflies while strolling through the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Live butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily in […]
3 events,
Keep Wildlife Wild!
Keep Wildlife Wild!
Join WI DNR Wildlife Health Conservation experts and learn what to do when you find an abandoned or seemingly abandoned animal. A wild […]
4 events,
American Girl Benefit Sale
American Girl Benefit Sale
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemGet your tickets for: Amazing discounts on authentic American Girl merchandise, including rare and discontinued items Vendor fair with unique, handcrafted American […]
Land Steward Work Day
Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterInterested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, marsh, and woodlands? Join us one Saturday a month, March through November, […]
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Free Golf Instruction Saturday
Organizer: City of Madison ParksYour Golf Madison Parks Professional Staff and Sue Shapcott of Change Golf Instruction are hosting “Free Instruction Saturdays” at the […]
2 events,
Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 5
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsPioneers | 2nd-3rd Grades (1/2 Week) Horizons Voyagers | 4th-6th Grades Ultimate Aqua | 7th-11th Grades Leaders in Training (LIT) […]
Aquatic Ecology Field Academy
Get a taste of what it’s like to be an aquatic ecology field technician! You’ll get hands-on experience in water-resource […]
5 events,
Cave of the Mounds Science Camp
Geology, biology, zoology, paleontology – how many “ologies” can you name?! Explore the fascinating world of science. You can add Friday July […]
Science, Stewardship, and Storytelling: An Exploration of Place and Service-Learning
Organizer: Green Schools National NetworkGreen Schools National Network and Conserve School invite you and your students to a week of service and learning in […]
ALNC Summer Camp Week 7
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week […]
2 events,
Bird & Nature Outing
Bird & Nature Outing
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterFree, family-friendly, naturalist-led hike from Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Edna Taylor Conservancy! 4th Saturday of Every Month – 10am […]
Butterflies of Yahara Heights
Butterflies of Yahara Heights
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshNew field trip! Look for butterflies at Yahara Heights County Park with Ginny Nelson and Pam Skaar. Directions: heading north […]
1 event,
Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 6
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsAdventure Camp | 2nd-3rd Grades Junior Survivor | 4th-6th Grades Bike & Canoe | 7th-11th Grades For more information and […]
3 events,
Cave of the Mounds Teen Leadership and Environmental Stewardship Camp
This program is designed specifically for 13-15 year old campers interested in leadership and environmental stewardship. The program is based […]
ALNC Summer Camp Week 8
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week […]