Jun

22

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jun

23

Barn Dance - Silverwood County Park

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It's our 3rd annual summer celebration, with music, pie and ice cream! Yee haw! Tickets: People under 12 - free; 12 - 18 - $5; Adults - $10. Ticket and food sales benefit the Silverwood Historic Farmstead Preservation Fund. Alcoholic beverages available this year...if that'll make you dance any better!

Jun

23

BioBlitz at Lake Farm County Park

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10:00am - 3:00pm

The Milwaukee Public Museum is sponsoring the very first BioBlitz in Dane County at Lake Farm County Park! Over one hundred scientists from many different fields of study will identify as many plant and animal species as they can within a 24-hour period.

Spiders, insects, mammals, plants, fish, reptiles and many other species will be identified. Come and see what they discover! Use microscopes, see live critters and interact with the scientists! This event is free and open to the public – a great family event! Event sponsors are the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Dane County Parks.

What is a BioBlitz?

It’s a 24-hour event where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find in one area. On Friday, June 22, some of Wisconsin’s best science minds from MPM and other local institutions will converge on the Dane County Park to discover its native biodiversity.

The BioBlitz will be open to the public on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet the scientists, see what species they’ve found, and take part in hands-on activities – BioBlitz is fun for the whole family!

Jun

23

Prairie Chase Run/Walk at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

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A FUNdraising event for the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy
The fourth annual Prairie Chase event will take place on June 23, 2018. Registration will open at 7am. Start time for the 5K walk is 8:00am. Start time for the 5K and 10K runs will be 8:15am. At 9:15 we will have a kids short race around a soccer field. The event will start and finish in Orchid Heights Park, Middleton, WI. Parking and a rest room is available at the park. Click here for directions.

Pheasant Branch Conservancy is one of the best kept secrets for runners and walkers in the greater Madison area. The run route is on easy-going, crushed limestone and also include a section of flexible, joint-sparing boardwalks through cool, shaded woods. The walk route is also on the limestone path as well as mowed paths through gorgeous, restored prairie.

Find out more on their event website: http://prairiechase.com/

Jun

23

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Jun

27

Lupine Prairie Seed Collection Day - Schoenburg Marsh

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Lupine Prairie Seed Collection Day

When- June 27, 2018 Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 (Thursday the 28^th is rain day back up)

Why –The Dane County Parks Natural Areas program is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Join us to help collect lupine for the Karner Blue Butterfly and other pollinators!

Where- U.S. Fish and Wildlife property--Schoenberg Marsh Waterfowl Production Area in just north of the Dane County line near Goose Pond Sanctuary.

What to bring- Drinking water, bug spray and gloves.

Directions take Highway 51 north go straight onto Highway 22 north (at Hwy. 51, Hwy. 22, and Hwy. 60 intersection) then in approx. 1 mile turn right onto Priem Rd. Near the east end of Priem Rd. is a small parking where we will meet and collect lupine. The parking lot is just west of the intersection of Priem and Harvey Rd.

See link for google map location: https://goo.gl/maps/JvurrRJDdD52

Dane County Volunteers- If your going to come please sign up so we know the roster for the day just in case it is a rain out!

Sign up HERE

Jun

29

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jun

30

Dane County Lake Access Sites and Tenney Lock Free Day

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All Dane County, City of Madison, and City of Monona Parks Lake Access Sites and Tenney Lock will be free to use and try out on June 30! Launch your boat, canoe, kayak or other watercraft on our amazing chain of lakes or try out Tenney Lock to travel between Lakes Mendota and Monona.

A map of Dane County Lake Access sites is available on our website.

Jul

6

Prairie Planting Capital Springs Recreation Area

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Prairie Planting Day!

Interested in volunteering your time to help plant, water and care for a pollinator garden and prairie restoration dedicated to native pollinators and educating the public? The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners would love your help!

We need volunteers to help plant 300 prairie plants on July 6!

We will be working just outside the Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711), so volunteers can park close to the work area and use the restrooms in the Center.

Jul

6

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jul

7

Annual Wingra Creek Clean-up with Catholic Multicultural Center

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Help the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) be a good neighbor both to the Bram's Addition neighborhood and our local environment! Join CMC for its annual trash pick-up in and along Wingra Creek - from Beld St. to Lake Monona. Walk alongside the creek or ride in a canoe. All supplies are provided as well as snacks! When we finish we will go back to the CMC for ice cream. Contact the CMC to RSVP for this event.

¡Ayuda al CMC en ser buen vecino al vecindario y al medio ambiente local! Acompáñenos para la limpieza anual en y alrededor del arroyo Wingra (de Beld St. al lago Monona). Caminar al lado del arroyo o andar en canoa. Se proveen todos materiales y ¡bocaditos también! Cuando terminemos regresaremos al CMC para helado. Póngase en contacto con el CMC para hacerse voluntario/a. Evento bilingüe.

Jul

7

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Jul

13

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jul

14

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Jul

20

Prairie Planting Capital Springs Recreation Area

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Prairie Planting & Prairie Maintenance!

Interested in volunteering your time to help plant, water and care for a pollinator garden and prairie restoration dedicated to native pollinators and educating the public? The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners would love your help!

We will be working just outside the Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711), so volunteers can park close to the work area and use the restrooms in the Center.

SUMMER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

· The next work day is Friday, June 15.

· We need volunteers to help plant 300 plants on July 6!

· Work parties set for the first and third Friday of every month through September. Come any of these work days for any amount of time that fits your schedule.

· 9 am to noon

· Meet at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711.

· All tools are provided.

· Please bring drinking water, sun protection, and your own work gloves (if you choose – we have them as well).

· Contact Clare Carlson with your questions at carlson.clare@countyofdane.com and 608-513-3252.

Jul

20

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jul

21

Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Restoration Workdays

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Work parties meet the third Saturday of the month, April-October, to pull invasives, cut brush, or gather seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date. Additional dates are added throughout the season. All workdays are from 9 AM - noon.

June 16
July 21
August 18
Sept. 15
Oct. 20

Workdays are weather dependent; let us know you are coming at restoration@pheasantbranch.org, we will let you know if we have to cancel.

We hope you can join us!

Jul

21

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Jul

22

Free Native Plants for School and Community Projects Application Deadline

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The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has a limited supply of free native plants for use in school or community projects that benefit water quality and education. These plants will be available in Spring and Fall each year. Spring plants are donated from community members through the Plant Dane! native plant program and fall plants are grown by volunteers. To apply visit https://olw-lwrd.countyofdane.com/Management/Native-Plants-and-Natural-Shorelines/Native-Plants-for-Schools-and-Community-Projects.

Jul

27

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Jul

28

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Aug

3

Prairie Planting Capital Springs Recreation Area

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Prairie Planting & Prairie Maintenance!

Interested in volunteering your time to help plant, water and care for a pollinator garden and prairie restoration dedicated to native pollinators and educating the public? The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners would love your help!

We will be working just outside the Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711), so volunteers can park close to the work area and use the restrooms in the Center.

SUMMER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

· The next work day is Friday, June 15.

· We need volunteers to help plant 300 plants on July 6!

· Work parties set for the first and third Friday of every month through September. Come any of these work days for any amount of time that fits your schedule.

· 9 am to noon

· Meet at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711.

· All tools are provided.

· Please bring drinking water, sun protection, and your own work gloves (if you choose – we have them as well).

· Contact Clare Carlson with your questions at carlson.clare@countyofdane.com and 608-513-3252.

Aug

3

Volunteer Restoration Workdays @ Dane County Parks

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Join us for Friday workdays from 9am-noon throughout the summer! We’ll be rotating through the Dane County park system working on a variety of projects to maintain our natural areas. A top priority will be removing invasive species but opportunities may arise for other tasks such as collecting native seeds. All tools and training will be provided. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring plenty of drinking water. Thank you for your help to care for the natural areas in our Dane County Parks!

Click Here to Register

Aug

4

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Aug

8

Dairy Heifer Grazing Tour

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Join us on a bus tour to visit two large-scale dairies in Northeast Wisconsin. Tauchen Harmony Valley Dairy and Vande Wettering Farms, LLP, will host and discuss their different approaches to grazing heifers. Come and learn why these farms chose to raise their heifers on grass and the economic and health benefits they are experiencing. Matt Akins, UW– Madison Dairy Management Specialist and Heidi Johnson, Dane County UW– Extension Crop and Soil Educator will be on hand to answer questions.

Lunch will be provided.

Aug

11

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Aug

17

Prairie Planting Capital Springs Recreation Area

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Prairie Planting & Prairie Maintenance!

Interested in volunteering your time to help plant, water and care for a pollinator garden and prairie restoration dedicated to native pollinators and educating the public? The Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners would love your help!

We will be working just outside the Lussier Family Heritage Center (3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711), so volunteers can park close to the work area and use the restrooms in the Center.

SUMMER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

· The next work day is Friday, June 15.

· We need volunteers to help plant 300 plants on July 6!

· Work parties set for the first and third Friday of every month through September. Come any of these work days for any amount of time that fits your schedule.

· 9 am to noon

· Meet at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison 53711.

· All tools are provided.

· Please bring drinking water, sun protection, and your own work gloves (if you choose – we have them as well).

· Contact Clare Carlson with your questions at carlson.clare@countyofdane.com and 608-513-3252.

Aug

18

Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Restoration Workdays

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Work parties meet the third Saturday of the month, April-October, to pull invasives, cut brush, or gather seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date. Additional dates are added throughout the season. All workdays are from 9 AM - noon.

June 16
July 21
August 18
Sept. 15
Oct. 20

Workdays are weather dependent; let us know you are coming at restoration@pheasantbranch.org, we will let you know if we have to cancel.

We hope you can join us!

Aug

25

Barks for Parks! fundraiser for Dane County Dog Parks!

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Hot diggity dog, we had so much fun we're back again! In honor of Dane County Dog Parks, Wisconsin Brewing Company is hosting the 2nd Annual "Barks for Parks!" celebration at their facility in Verona. This afternoon of fun will include live music, food, and entertainment for both two- and four-legged friends and family. Food will be available for purchase at the event.

Proceeds from this celebration will support Dane County Dog Parks and be used for upgrades, expansion, and special projects. Please note that dogs must be on a 6’ static leash and be current on vaccinations. Dogs must be people and animal friendly. Complete list of "Barks for Parks!" Dog Rules.

Suggested donation for admission:
$5/person
Dogs are free!

Note that Veterinary Emergency Services will be on-hand to provide first-aid services.

Aug

25

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Sep

1

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Sep

8

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Sep

15

Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Restoration Workdays

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Work parties meet the third Saturday of the month, April-October, to pull invasives, cut brush, or gather seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date. Additional dates are added throughout the season. All workdays are from 9 AM - noon.

June 16
July 21
August 18
Sept. 15
Oct. 20

Workdays are weather dependent; let us know you are coming at restoration@pheasantbranch.org, we will let you know if we have to cancel.

We hope you can join us!

Sep

15

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Sep

22

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Oct

6

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Oct

13

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Oct

20

Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Restoration Workdays

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Work parties meet the third Saturday of the month, April-October, to pull invasives, cut brush, or gather seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date. Additional dates are added throughout the season. All workdays are from 9 AM - noon.

June 16
July 21
August 18
Sept. 15
Oct. 20

Workdays are weather dependent; let us know you are coming at restoration@pheasantbranch.org, we will let you know if we have to cancel.

We hope you can join us!

Oct

20

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Oct

27

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Nov

3

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Nov

10

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Nov

17

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Nov

24

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Dec

1

Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Dec

8

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Dec

15

UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.

Dec

22

UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party

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Help improve native habitat and help native plants thrive by removing invasive plant species in the Lake Wingra watershed. The UW-Madison Arboretum maintains one the oldest prairie restorations in the world. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.