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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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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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Bethel Horizons 50th Anniversary Kick Off Event
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsPlease join us as we kick off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with an evening at camp filled with great food […]
Bethel Horizons Bike-A-Thon
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsPlease join us Saturday, June 1, on the Military Ridge Trail in Mt. Horeb. Check-in starts at the old train station. […]
National Trails Day Hike-A-Thon
National Trails Day Hike-A-Thon
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshPopular Hike-A-Thon is back for 2019! In celebration of National Trails Day, join hikers, friends, family, and colleagues on the […]
Public Input Meeting – Reynolds Park
Public Input Meeting – Reynolds Park
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThe City of Madison is holding a second public input meeting to discuss adding lights to the roof of the […]
Taste the World: Jordan
Taste the World: Jordan
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us as we explore cultures around the world through history and their foods. This month, we’ll be learning about […]
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Building Buddies
Building Buddies
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCalling all little builders! Think like an engineer with collaborative building-play that encourages risk assessment, fine motor skills, and social […]
Build Your Own Adventures
Build Your Own Adventures
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemOnce upon a time… Kids will build an adventure story on felt storyboards complete with backgrounds, characters, and plenty of […]
Bird and Nature Outing
Bird and Nature Outing
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk at the Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. […]
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Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
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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 […]
Tunes on Tuesday
Tunes on Tuesday
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin your neighbors in an evening stroll through the northern part of the Conservancy while enjoying acoustic music played by […]
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Free Family Night
Free Family Night
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for a free night at Madison Children’s Museum. Tonight we welcome local author Dineo Dowd, who will share her […]
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Thursday Nights at Troy
Thursday Nights at Troy
Organizer: Community GroundworksAll are welcome at Thursday Nights at Troy, a free, weekly community event happening every Thursday, June 6th-September 19th from […]
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Volunteer Restoration Workday
Volunteer Restoration Workday
Organizer: Dane County ParksEvent Description Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the park system working […]
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Women’s Archery Clinic
Women’s Archery Clinic
Have you ever been interested in archery or have shot a few times but want to know more? This free […]
Family Class: Plant, Water, Grow!
Family Class: Plant, Water, Grow!
Explore how plants grow and what they need to survive! Class includes hands-on plant dissections, a guided walk to discover […]
SummerPalooza 2019 (Free Admission!)
SummerPalooza 2019 (Free Admission!)
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemThe summer season kicks into high gear with our seventh annual SummerPalooza! There will be free museum admission all day, […]
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ALNC Summer Camp Week 1
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 […]
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterIntroduce your toddler or preschool aged child to a wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages […]
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Goodman Pool Opening Day: First 500 Kids Free!
Goodman Pool Opening Day: First 500 Kids Free!
Organizer: City of Madison ParksThanks to our friends at Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 kids receive free admission to the Goodman Pool beginning at 12:00 pm on Thursday, […]
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Lil’ Explorers: Prairies
Lil’ Explorers: Prairies
Come explore the prairie with us. We have a scavenger hunt and several loops of trails so you can adventure as […]
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Prairie Chase Run/Walk
Prairie Chase Run/Walk
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe fifth annual Prairie Chase event will take place on June 15, 2019. The All-Terrain 10K and 5K Run begin […]
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. Check […]
Land Steward Work Day
Land Steward Work Day
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterLand Stewards & Restorationists — We Need YOU! Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC’s prairie, marsh, and woodlands? Join […]
Water Testing
Water Testing
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemOur lakes are home to an entire ecosystem! You just need to know how to look to discover it. We’ll […]
Music Festival at Schumacher Farm
Music Festival at Schumacher Farm
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe Friends of Schumacher Farm will be hosting our fourth annual Music Festival on Father's Day weekend. Guests will enjoy […]
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Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 1
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsHorizons Explorers | 2nd-3rd Grades Underground Adventure | 4th-6th Grades Ultimate Survivor | 7th-11th Grades For more information and camp […]
Summer Camp Week 1
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsHorizons Explorers | 2nd-3rd Grades Underground Adventure | 4th-6th Grades Ultimate Survivor | 7th-11th Grades For more information and camp […]
Bring Your Pop to Pop’s Knoll Father’s Day Picnic
Bring Your Pop to Pop’s Knoll Father’s Day Picnic
Organizer: Dane County ParksLive Music (Bluegrass Band and Down From the Hills) and activities for all ages. Hot dogs and root beer floats for […]
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ALNC Summer Camp Week 2
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 […]
Permaculture for Kids Day Camp
Permaculture for Kids Day Camp
Organizer: Community GroundworksThis week, we will immerse ourselves in wildflowers, beetles, and trees, and learn how mimicking our natural world can help […]
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Stress Management with Art Teen Camp
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Stress Management with Art Teen Camp
A class designed for 12-17 year olds + 4 day workshop series June 17-20 & July 22-25 9:30-noon, $160 residents/$175 […]
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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 […]
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Enjoy the evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. […]
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Story Time with the Animals
Story Time with the Animals
Introduce your toddler or pre-school-aged child to the outdoors during story time. The MacKenzie Center features a live wildlife exhibit […]
Board Meeting: Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Board Meeting: Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Friends members and the public are welcome at our monthly board meetings. Occasionally we reschedule, so contact us to confirm: […]
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Master Naturalist Volunteer Training
Master Naturalist Volunteer Training
Organizer: Friends of Pheasant Branch ConservancyThe Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy is hosting a Master Naturalist Course in Middleton beginning June 20, 2019. The course […]
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The 30th Anniversary Energy Fair
Organizer: The Aldo Leopold FoundationThe Aldo Leopold Foundation is excited to partner with Midwest Renewable Energy Association on the 30th Anniversary Energy Fair in […]
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Free Lake Access Day
Organizer: Dane County ParksAll Dane County Parks, City of Madison and City of Monona boat launches will be free to use and try […]
Cranes of the World Presentation
Cranes of the World Presentation
Organizer: International Crane FoundationJoin International Crane Foundation Volunteer Naturalist Jean Ashmore Saturday, June 22, for a patio program on the Cranes of the World at […]
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 Cherokee Marsh
Butterflies of Cherokee Marsh
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshSeek out and learn about butterflies, dragonflies, and other flying insects. Bring binoculars if you have them; we will have […]
Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze
A feel-good summer tradition! Come enjoy simple pleasures with the ones you love! Join in the fun – grab a refreshing […]
Barn Dance
Barn Dance
Organizer: Friends of Sliverwood ParkFriends of Silverwood Park 4th Annual Barn Dance featuring live music & calling by Tim Jenkins & the Kettle Creek […]
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Summer Camp Week 2
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsHorizons Explorers | 2nd-3rd Grades Whiz, Bang, Boom | 4th-6th Grades Bike & Canoe | 7th-11th Grades For more information […]
Bethel Horizons Summer Camp Week 2
Organizer: Bethel HorizonsHorizons Explorers | 2nd-3rd Grades Whiz, Bang, Boom | 4th-6th Grades Bike & Canoe | 7th-11th Grades For more information […]
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ALNC Summer Camp Week 3
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 […]
4-Day Outdoor Skills Camp
4-Day Outdoor Skills Camp
During this 4-day camp for 5th-7th graders, campers will have the chance to learn and participate in many outdoor activities, […]
Garden Animals Day Camp
Garden Animals Day Camp
Organizer: Community GroundworksJoin us as we practice chicken chores, visit the honeybees, and inspect the compost pile for signs of life. Whether […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemUse your keen detective skills to search for and find insects hidden in the Urb Garden. Magnifying glasses and binoculars […]
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Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
BOSKY POINT | Alt Rock / Soul Enjoy the evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens. […]
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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 […]