Jun
7
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
7
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
7
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
7
Are you interested in helping DCP staff on prescribed burns? For volunteers without NWCG S130 & S190 Certifications, this all-day training provides a baseline training to volunteers wanting to join us for our burning opportunities.
View EventJun
8
Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 4.25 mile paddle on the Yahara River.
View EventJun
9
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJun
9
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJun
12
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
13
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJun
13
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
13
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
13
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventJun
14
Join us for this in-person or virtual hybrid edition of Clean Lakes 101 to learn about how water quality is monitored at beaches within Dane County.
View EventJun
14
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
14
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
14
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
15
Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 3 mile paddle on Koshkonong Creek.
View EventJun
16
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJun
16
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJun
17
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a tour of the Historic Farm House and learn more about the Schumacher family.
View EventJun
17
Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 11th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride.
View EventJun
18
Join the Friends of Donald Park for their annual 'Bring your Pop to Pop's Knoll' Father's Day Picnic
View EventJun
18
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventJun
19
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm to learn how to care for chickens and hear the history of chickens on the farm.
View EventJun
20
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
20
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventJun
20
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
20
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJun
21
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
21
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
21
Celebrate Pollinator Week by designing your own native plant garden. This hands on event will feature several learning stations with topics that include pollinators, native plants, garden design, site preparation and planting, and maintenance. Participants will receive native plants to take home.
View EventJun
21
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
21
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a Summer Solstice Women's Wellness Workshop.
View EventJun
22
Join the Friends of Silverwood Park for an evening at Silverwood to discuss "The Hidden Life of Trees". An optional group hike will kick-off the evening, and those that wish can stay to watch the sunset over the prairie.
View EventJun
22
Enjoy an evening of hiking and night exploration at William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park.
View EventJun
22
Celebrate Pollinator Week and learn more about Wisconsin Bumblebees. This talk will cover why they are important, how to support them, and learn to identify common species and will have an outdoor component.
View EventJun
23
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJun
23
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJun
26
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
27
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
27
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
27
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventJun
28
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJun
28
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
28
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJun
28
Come on down to Stewart Lake County Park during any Tuesday or Wednesday morning in June to discover ways to improve pollinator habitat and ecosystem health in Dane County!
View EventJun
29
Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 3.3 mile paddle on the Sugar River.
View EventJun
30
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJun
30
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJul
7
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJul
7
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJul
9
Join us for an afternoon of fun, hands on activities centered around nature, recreation, and science.
View EventJul
10
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
10
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
11
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
11
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm for a nature drawing and writing workshop.
View EventJul
11
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventJul
12
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
12
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
12
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
13
Join the 2023 Waubesa Surf ‘n Turf Challenge in its 14th year on Lake Waubesa, benefiting Clean Lakes Alliance!
View EventJul
14
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJul
14
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJul
15
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a tour of the Historic Farm House and learn more about the Schumacher family.
View EventJul
16
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventJul
17
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm to learn how to care for chickens and hear the history of chickens on the farm.
View EventJul
17
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
17
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
18
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
18
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
18
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventJul
18
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm for a nature drawing and writing workshop.
View EventJul
18
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJul
19
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
19
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
21
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJul
21
Join our Natural Areas team at various park locations this summer to help the prairies, woodlands, and oak savannas of our parks!
View EventJul
22
Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing and the Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc.
View EventJul
24
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
24
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
25
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
25
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventJul
26
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
26
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventJul
26
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park to create a floral arrangement you can bring home.
View EventJul
28
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventJul
31
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventJul
31
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
1
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
2
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
2
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
3
Join Dane County Parks staff on this 3.8 mile paddle on Black Earth Creek.
View EventAug
4
Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective, the Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison, WI exploring American roots music.
View EventAug
4
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventAug
5
Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective, the Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison, WI exploring American roots music.
View EventAug
7
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventAug
7
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
8
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
8
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventAug
9
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
9
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
10
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventAug
11
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventAug
14
Looking for a fun-filled, adventurous summer outside? Join the Lussier Family Heritage Center’s Junior Naturalist Summer Camp in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventAug
14
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
15
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
15
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventAug
16
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
16
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
17
Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 4.75 mile paddle on the Yahara River.
View EventAug
18
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventAug
19
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a tour of the Historic Farm House and learn more about the Schumacher family.
View EventAug
19
Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Token Creek off-leash dog park.
View EventAug
19
Join the Friends of Donald Park and the Madison Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing.
View EventAug
20
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventAug
21
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm to learn how to care for chickens and hear the history of chickens on the farm.
View EventAug
21
Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
22
A program for preschool aged youth to read and listen to books about nature, with the opportunity to connect it with a hands on activity. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
22
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventAug
23
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventAug
23
A program for young cyclists to learn and practice biking basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
23
A program for youth of all ages to learn fishing basics. Requires an adult chaperone.
View EventAug
24
Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 3.3 mile paddle on the Sugar River.
View EventAug
25
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventAug
31
An in-depth training for volunteers interested in restoration work within Dane County Park's natural areas. Those who attend this orientation have the opportunity to become leads on restoration projects within areas of their choosing.
View EventSep
1
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventSep
6
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventSep
7
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
View EventSep
8
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventSep
9
Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm for their annual Heritage Festigal at the park.
View EventSep
12
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventSep
15
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventSep
16
Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Capital Springs off-leash dog park.
View EventSep
17
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventSep
19
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventSep
20
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventSep
22
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventSep
26
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventSep
29
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventOct
5
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
View EventOct
6
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventOct
10
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventOct
11
Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.
View EventOct
13
Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!
View EventOct
15
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventOct
17
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventOct
21
Oct
24
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventOct
24
Nov
2
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
View EventNov
14
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventNov
14
Are you interested in helping DCP staff on prescribed burns? For volunteers without NWCG S130 & S190 Certifications, this all-day training provides a baseline training to volunteers wanting to join us for our burning opportunities.
View EventNov
19
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
View EventNov
21
Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!
View EventNov
28
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventDec
12
Help DCP staff and volunteers continue restoration work at Walking Iron's beautiful and ecologically important remnant sand prairie! Work is varied and depends on the season.
View EventDec
17
Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!
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