Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Anderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled workdays throughout the year - work may include clearing invasive species and prairie maintenance.
Please signup online at their website:
Saturday, August 10: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_saturday_work_day
Monday, August 26: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_monday_work_day
Saturday, September 14: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_september_saturday_work_day
Please see the calendar on their website for signups for future dates throughout the year.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Join the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners Association for our Friday workdays in the prairie. We will weed and transplant native prairie plants in a restoration near the Heritage Center. No gardening background needed! Come for as long as your schedule permits – contact Clare with your questions: carlson.clare@countyofdane.com. No need to sign up, just show up and bring a water bottle and sun protection.
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. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice.
Our 2019 plan for workdays has changed. We are planning two “regular” workdays in April, May, September and October. They are planned for the first and third Saturdays. This better coincides with typical workload needs and allows for easier scheduling of special workdays typically in the summer and affiliated with employers or organizations. All regular workdays are from 9 AM – noon.
Work will consist of pulling invasives, cutting brush, or gathering seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date.
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!
Keeping true to our heritage and mission of preservation and education, demonstrations of steam-powered antique threshing machines and 1920-30s harvesting techniques will be held throughout the day.
Throughout the farm, guests are invited to participate in cooking in the farm’s kitchen using herbs and foods from the Heritage Garden. Small farm animals will be hanging out at the farm so folks can get a close up look, get to know them and pet the different animals. They can also try their hand at woodworking, weaving, knitting, spinning, cider making, and many other crafts.
House tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, scavenger hunts and yard games will be going on all day so bring the whole family!
Musical entertainment in the 100-year old Schumacher Barn will be enjoyed by guests as they reminisce of days gone by.
For photos from Heritage Fest 2017 & 2018, click HERE.
Volunteers are always welcome for this event! If you are interested in helping with a demonstration or exhibit for next year's Heritage Fest, please contact us by email or phone: events.schumacher@gmail.com / 608-849-4559
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.
$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session. Come and go as needed.
Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor. She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!
Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing. Rain location is inside the Heritage Center.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Anderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled workdays throughout the year - work may include clearing invasive species and prairie maintenance.
Please signup online at their website:
Saturday, August 10: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_saturday_work_day
Monday, August 26: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_monday_work_day
Saturday, September 14: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_september_saturday_work_day
Please see the calendar on their website for signups for future dates throughout the year.
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the growing season at Silverwood Park. Farm tours; growers market with food, flower, & fiber vendors; children's activities; food; family fun!
Volunteers should meet at the end of Blue View Drive at 1PM. Work priorities may vary throughout the year, but current work is focused on lopping woody shrubs.
Any questions can be addressed via text or email to FOSP President McDonough-Sutter. McSutter@mhtc.net 608 332 5029
This event is sponsored by the Ice Age Trail Alliance - contact Jim Parry for further details.
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
Silverwood Park is happy to host the Edgerton School District cross country meet. Edgerton student athletes will be competing against runners from Big Foot, Brodhead, Clinton, Evansville, Jefferson, McFarland, Palmyra-Eagle, Parkview, & Turner.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
The Foundation for Dane County Parks invites you to come celebrate the conservation legacy of Bill Lunney.
Bill is retiring after 30 years of service as Park Commission Chair and over 50 of service in county government. All proceeds from the event will support the Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment Fund at the Madison Community Foundation. Please join us to celebrate the inspiring leadership of Bill Lunney these past 50 years. Program starts at 6:00 pm. Food and drinks will be provided. More details coming soon.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Let’s find migratory birds along Lake Waubesa shoreline, in the prairie, and woods! Lead by naturalist Clare Carlson, Don’t forget to bring binoculars, wear good hiking shoes, and sun protection.
Let’s find migratory birds along Lake Waubesa shoreline, in the prairie, and woods! Lead by naturalist Clare Carlson, don’t forget to bring binoculars, wear good hiking shoes, and sun protection.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Join the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners Association for our Friday workdays in the prairie. We will weed and transplant native prairie plants in a restoration near the Heritage Center. No gardening background needed! Come for as long as your schedule permits – contact Clare with your questions: carlson.clare@countyofdane.com. No need to sign up, just show up and bring a water bottle and sun protection.
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Our 2019 plan for workdays has changed. We are planning two “regular” workdays in April, May, September and October. They are planned for the first and third Saturdays. This better coincides with typical workload needs and allows for easier scheduling of special workdays typically in the summer and affiliated with employers or organizations. All regular workdays are from 9 AM – noon.
Work will consist of pulling invasives, cutting brush, or gathering seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date.
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!
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
Join us for yoga in the park led by Jo Temte.
$5 (children under 10 are free). Classes start at 5:15pm and are 60 minutes per session. Come and go as needed.
Jo is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor. She believes that yoga is for everyone and the best place for yoga is outdoors!
Bring your own mat & water bottle. Restrooms are available for changing. Rain location is inside the Heritage Center.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
We will work to improve a habitat within the Centennial State Park, a lakeshore unit of the Capital Springs Recreation Area. All tools, including gloves, are provided – please wear long clothing, stable footwear, and sun protection.
New and improved this year: Birds, Bikes, & Brews REVAMP! This awesome event combines three of our favorite things in one stellar afternoon! Registration is now open!
Join us to BIKE through Middleton and Pheasant Branch Conservancy (choose from 4 or 10 mile routes), BIRD as you go (there will be 4 guided birding stations), and enjoy a cold BREW after your ride at Capital Brewery (beer, wine, cider, or soda).
This is a slow-roll bike ride (max speed of 12 miles per hour) that is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, including families. Participants under 21 are welcome and encouraged (we’ll just give you a different drink ticket!). Take your time, see the birds, soak up the views.
**Plus, it’s all for a great cause: proceeds from registrations go to conservation, education, citizen science, and other programs. In addition, $1 for each beverage at the event will be donated to Madison Audubon, and all summer long, a portion of the proceeds for the Capital Trailhead Ale will go toward Pheasant Branch Conservancy and Capital Offroad Pathfinders.**
REGISTRATION INFO:
Early-bird registration through Sept. 1 is just $25, or $35 between Sept. 2 and 24, or $45 at Capital Brewery on the day of the event. Your registration fee includes:
Event access,
A birding checklist and fun,
Event pint glass, and
One free cold one at Capital Brewery after you've completed the loop!
See the link for further details.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Join us for the 15th Annual Harvest Moon Festival held every year at the beautiful Lussier Family Heritage Center.
Harvest Moon features a torchlit prairie trail with nature-based and recreational stations such as live critters, kids tree climb, bears, bats, tractors, and so much more. Inside the Heritage Center, the Friends host a silent auction of locally sourced items.
Enjoy live music and autumnal treats - chili, homemade pie and other goodies - alongside a roaring bonfire.
Join the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners Association for our Friday workdays in the prairie. We will weed and transplant native prairie plants in a restoration near the Heritage Center. No gardening background needed! Come for as long as your schedule permits – contact Clare with your questions: carlson.clare@countyofdane.com. No need to sign up, just show up and bring a water bottle and sun protection.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
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. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice.
Bring family and friends to experience plein air painting in various locations in the Park. Approximately 6 area artists will demonstrate their techniques as you observe. Kid friendly. Mt Horeb art students will assist artists and provide art materials for all. Special educational demos at the main shelter.
Welcome to the 10th annual Indian Lake Trail Run, featuring a 7k and 12k, plus a 1k kids fun run. The 2019 event takes place on Saturday, October 5 at Indian Lake county park, 25 minutes northwest of Madison, Wisconsin, and is limited to 400 runners. Registration ends on October 2, 2019. There is no race-day registration. The kids fun run is free with no need to pre-register. Join us for a morning of trail fun, food, music, and more! For information including mail-in registration, directions to the park, course maps, updates, and other news, visit the race website at www.friendsofindianlake.org.
All proceeds from the Indian Lake Trail Run fund projects at the park. Money raised by the race has been used to restore and expand the park's prairie, savanna, and sedge meadow, enhance Indian Lake's fishery, construct a children's play structure near the new shelter, and maintain trails throughout Indian Lake and Halfway Prairie.
Our 2019 plan for workdays has changed. We are planning two “regular” workdays in April, May, September and October. They are planned for the first and third Saturdays. This better coincides with typical workload needs and allows for easier scheduling of special workdays typically in the summer and affiliated with employers or organizations. All regular workdays are from 9 AM – noon.
Work will consist of pulling invasives, cutting brush, or gathering seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date.
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!
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Anderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled workdays throughout the year - work may include clearing invasive species and prairie maintenance.
Please signup online at their website:
Saturday, August 10: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_saturday_work_day
Monday, August 26: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_monday_work_day
Saturday, September 14: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_september_saturday_work_day
Please see the calendar on their website for signups for future dates throughout the year.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
Join the Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area and Madison Area Master Gardeners Association for our Friday workdays in the prairie. We will weed and transplant native prairie plants in a restoration near the Heritage Center. No gardening background needed! Come for as long as your schedule permits – contact Clare with your questions: carlson.clare@countyofdane.com. No need to sign up, just show up and bring a water bottle and sun protection.
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Our 2019 plan for workdays has changed. We are planning two “regular” workdays in April, May, September and October. They are planned for the first and third Saturdays. This better coincides with typical workload needs and allows for easier scheduling of special workdays typically in the summer and affiliated with employers or organizations. All regular workdays are from 9 AM – noon.
Work will consist of pulling invasives, cutting brush, or gathering seed. Specific work will be announced by email before the work date.
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!
Volunteers should meet at the end of Blue View Drive at 1PM. Work priorities may vary throughout the year, but current work is focused on lopping woody shrubs.
Any questions can be addressed via text or email to FOSP President McDonough-Sutter. McSutter@mhtc.net 608 332 5029
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out in the prairie! The colors are changing and prairie seeds are ripening on the stem. Join Dane County Parks for a fall harvest on the prairie as we collect seeds around the County at different parks each week. Seeds are collected to plant and enhance lands in other natural areas for pollinators, wildlife, and land restoration. Join us for what will be a unique and rewarding experience. No prior experience is needed. All tools and training will be provided. Groups (students or other) need to contact Lars directly to register and talk over logistics.
Please visit the link HERE to register and for more detailed directions to meeting locations.
Schedule:
Meet at 9:00 am and collect seed till 12:00 noon
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 -- Golden Alexander at Lake Farm across the road from the Lussier Heritage Center
Friday, August 23, 2019 -- Schumacher Farm
Friday, September 6, 2019 -- Indian Lake
Friday, Septmber 13, 2019 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, September 18 -- Yahara Heights
Friday, September 20 -- Pheasant Branch
Tuesday, September 24 -- Walking Iron Wildlife Area
Wednesday, September 25 -- Swamp Lovers Preserve
Friday, September 27 -- Indian Lake
Wednesday, October 2 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 11 -- Cam Rock
Wednesday, October 16 -- Holy Wisdom Monastery
Friday, October 18 -- Ice Age Junction, County Highway M unit
Friday, October 25 -- Ice Age Junction, Reddan unit
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Do you enjoy working with others while taking care of the Earth? If so, we encourage you to become a Restoration Team Leader. You will develop professional ecological skills, practice the land ethic, and give back to your community. Team leaders play a critical role in restoring Arboretum prairies and savannas by supervising other volunteers at Saturday morning ecological restoration work parties. They also gain invaluable personal and professional experience as they learn about native ecosystems and plants, manage and maintain native landscapes, and develop leadership and communication skills. Team leaders get to know the Arboretum and how it works in every season. Restoration Team Leader Training will begin October 2, 2019 and costs $100; deadline for the application is September 25. You will participate in an extensive training that includes working outdoors, online and in-class time, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification; training is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM, Saturdays are from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. We ask for a big commitment, and we provide a unique and enduring opportunity in leadership and ecological restoration. For more information (including position description, schedule, and application form), please contact Marian Farrior at (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Admission $5 / Kids 3 and under free!
Spooky Fun for the Whole Family:
- Interactive characters
- S’mores at our campfire
- Story Telling in the Chicken Coop
- Fortune Telling in the Hog house
- Old Fashioned Games and Crafts
Hay Rides - New Ghouls & Spooks!
- Rides begin at Sunset (6:00 pm)
- Live Music in the Historic Barn
- Free Parking
- Rain or Shine Event!
- Face Painting & Tattoos
Our Concession Stand will include simple food such as hot dogs and BBQs, along with the high school’s baked goodies.
Phone: 608-849-4559 / email: info@schumacherfarmpark.org
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
It's that time again! We had another successful year of seed collection and now it's time to clean our harvest. Volunteers are needed to separate seed from chaff using the hammer mill, fanning mill, and hand screens. Please review the tasks and time slots and sign up for a shift HERE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is very limited. No prior experience is needed. All training, tools, and materials will be provided.
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. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice.
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
Salt Certification Registration is now open for fall of 2019. Six trainings will be offered. The certifcation program is open to all contractors in Dane County. The City encourages anyone who professionally applies salt to earn certification. The City also encourages residents to choose salt certified applicators. The Madison Salt Certification Program was developed in 2017. More than 300 certified applicators have been trained in Dane County since the voluntary program was started. The program is housed in City of Madison Engineering Division, but it is supported in collaboration with Wisconsin SaltWise . This program encourages winter maintenance professionals to use the least amount of de-icing material necessary to keep parking lots, roads, sidewalks and driveways safe. This training will provide knowledge to pass the Salt Certification Exam and have you listed as a certified salt applicator. The training will focus on parking lots, sidewalks and trails. It will cover pre-storm preparation, equipment calibration guidance, application rates, de-icer selection and more. The goal of the training is to educate winter maintenance professionals on how to use the least amount of de-icing materials necessary to keep pavements safe throughout the winter. Coffee, bagels, and lunch will be included with the registration fee of $12.00. Registration will be capped at 55 people for this training session.
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Anderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled workdays throughout the year - work may include clearing invasive species and prairie maintenance.
Please signup online at their website:
Saturday, August 10: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_saturday_work_day
Monday, August 26: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_monday_work_day
Saturday, September 14: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_september_saturday_work_day
Please see the calendar on their website for signups for future dates throughout the year.
Native plants have tremendous water quality benefits and increase habitat and food sources for pollinators. Because of this, the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has started a native plant growing program to provide a source of free native plants for schools and community groups. This training will provide an overview of native plants and teach you everything you need to know to grow the plants - no prior experience is needed.
Dane County will provide all of the supplies except the potting mix which the volunteers are asked to purchase themselves. The entire growing system is outdoors so no indoor space or growlights are needed. Volunteers need a sunny, outdoor space to grow the plants. Volunteers will transplant their plants in the spring and water them over the summer as they grow. They will bring them back to be distributed in August. Volunteers are welcome to grow plants for themselves at the same time using this growing system.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Volunteers should meet at the end of Blue View Drive at 1PM. Work priorities may vary throughout the year, but current work is focused on lopping woody shrubs.
Any questions can be addressed via text or email to FOSP President McDonough-Sutter. McSutter@mhtc.net 608 332 5029
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
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. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 9am-noon throughout the year to restore and enhance Pasque Flower Prairie and adjoining project sites at Walking Iron County Park! This remarkable sand prairie remnant harbors a colorful and diverse collection of native plants, wildlife, and rare prairie invertebrates. A top priority for workdays will include removing invasive species such as spotted knapweed, sweet clover, and sumac but opportunities will 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!
Please be sure to RSVP online at http://signup.com/go/xZdQwVV
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
Anderson Farm Park Friends have a regular second Saturday of the month restoration workday in addition to various other scheduled workdays throughout the year - work may include clearing invasive species and prairie maintenance.
Please signup online at their website:
Saturday, August 10: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_saturday_work_day
Monday, August 26: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_august_monday_work_day
Saturday, September 14: https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/2019_september_saturday_work_day
Please see the calendar on their website for signups for future dates throughout the year.
Volunteers should meet at the end of Blue View Drive at 1PM. Work priorities may vary throughout the year, but current work is focused on lopping woody shrubs.
Any questions can be addressed via text or email to FOSP President McDonough-Sutter. McSutter@mhtc.net 608 332 5029
During this gathering, each water-related group in Dane County will have the change to give a quick “3-minute, 3-slide” overview of their major projects and accomplishments over the past year. After the presentations, we will have at least an hour of open networking time to give you the chance to connect with other groups to learn more about projects that peaked your interest.
This is your chance to hear about what other groups have been doing, connect with them to learn more, and possibly plan collaborative projects around specific issues.
Community members are welcome to attend to learn about the work that is being done around water. This is a great way to learn what groups are doing and identify groups and projects you may want to get involved with in the future.
Sign up to present:
If you will be the presenter for your group, please indicate that when you sign up so we make sure we have time for everyone. You will receive an email from Susan Sandford closer to the date of the gathering.
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.
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. Tools and training are provided. Groups interested in volunteering should contact Marian Farrior in advance to coordinate. Work parties are cancelled if it is raining or snowing.