Events

December 2023

05
Stewart Lake -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

06
Owl Walk

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for owls.

07
Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference

Building upon the legacies of the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference

08
Indian Lake -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

08
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days

Join the Friends of Lower Mud Lake to continue restoring a beautiful oak savanna!

08
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

08
Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference

Building upon the legacies of the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference

09
Christmas Fun on the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a fun holiday event.

09
Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday at Stewart Lake

Join Friends of Stewart Lake as they continue restoration work on a remnant prairie as part of their "goat squad" workdays.

09
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

09
Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park

Join the Friends of Donald Park to help remove invasive brush this winter.

09
Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

09
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

10
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

10
Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

11
Native Seed Packaging at Pinney Library

Join Dane County Park and Madison Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

12
Milwaukee Diversity Job Fair

Milwaukee Diversity Job Fair

12
Restoration Workdays -- Walking Iron County Park - 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

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.

13
Mini Explorer Hike

Get your young ones out for a morning hike in Dane County Parks!

13
Webinar: On the Cutting Edge

Smarter Salting in 60 Minutes

14
Morton Forest -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

15
Indian Lake -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

15
Native Seed Packaging at Sequoya Library

Join Dane County Park and Madison Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

15
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

16
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

16
Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

17
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park

Join the Friends of Stewart Park for a family-friendly Sunday workday in our oak woodlands and savannas!

17
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

17
Welcoming a Winter Wonderland Hike

Join us to welcome the beginning of winter with a hike!

17
Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

19
Farming for Soil Health: Winter Workshop

Small Group Breakouts, Farmer Panel Discussion, Networking Opportunities

19
Prairie Moraine Off-Leash Dog Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

21
Women's* Tree & Brush Workdays

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in the typical environment using chainsaws and brush cutters. These workdays are meant to create space for such folks that would benefit from this environment and to build community in Dane County

22
Festge County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

22
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

23
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

24
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

25
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

28
Native Seed Packaging at Monona Library

Join Dane County Park and Monona Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

29
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

29
Schumacher Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

30
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

31
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

31
Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

January 2024

01
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

02
Schumacher Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

05
Donald County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

07
Learn to Snowshoe

Looking to try a new winter sport? Come learn how to snowshoe with us!

08
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

09
Restoration Workdays -- Walking Iron County Park - 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

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.

11
Certified Land Steward Orientation

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.

11
Lil' Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe

Craving coffee and connection? Come to our Pop Up Cafe with Playful Acorns!

12
Donald County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

13
Women's* Tree & Brush Workdays

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in the typical environment using chainsaws and brush cutters. These workdays are meant to create space for such folks that would benefit from this environment and to build community in Dane County

13
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

15
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

16
Camrock County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

17
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

18
Dane County School Safety Consortium Forum

Meeting of the Dane County School Safety Consortium

19
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

19
Luminary Cross Country Ski Trail

Take an illuminated night ski through Lake Farm County Park!

21
Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm to learn the basics of crochet to make a large yarn basket.

21
Owl Walk

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for owls.

21
Winter Fun Extravaganza

Come join us at Indian Lake County Park for some winter fun!

22
WI Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

23
Restoration Workdays -- Walking Iron County Park - 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

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.

23
WI Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

24
WI Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

25
WI Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

26
Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

26
WI Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

30
Halfway Prairie -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

February 2024

02
Ice Age Junction PD -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

02
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days

Join the Friends of Lower Mud Lake to continue restoring a beautiful oak savanna!

03
Build Your Own Snowshoes

Have you ever been interested in different kinds of snowshoes or wanted to make your own pair? Join us for this 2 day workshop to make your very own.

03
Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk

Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets 5K and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake!

03
Learn to Snowshoe

Looking to try a new winter sport? Come learn how to snowshoe with us!

04
Build Your Own Snowshoes

Have you ever been interested in different kinds of snowshoes or wanted to make your own pair? Join us for this 2 day workshop to make your very own.

04
Winter Afternoon on the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a fun family-friendly winter event.

05
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

06
Lake View Hill -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

07
Luminary Snowshoe Trail

Take an illuminated night hike through Token Creek County Park!

09
Lake View Hill -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

09
Lil' Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe

Craving coffee and connection? Come to our Pop Up Cafe with Playful Acorns!

10
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

11
Owl Walk

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for owls.

13
Restoration Workdays -- Walking Iron County Park - 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

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.

14
Love at Lussier

Join us on Valentine's Day for a night learning about and exploring our environment!

14
Love at Lussier

Join us for Valentine's Day for a night learning about and exploring our environment!

16
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

16
Token Creek-- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

17
Story Walk® in the Snow

Enjoy a snowy story at Viking County Park before embracing the warmth of a bon fire and hot chocolate!

20
Silverwood -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

21
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

23
Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days

Join the Friends of Lower Mud Lake to continue restoring a beautiful oak savanna!

23
Silverwood -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

27
Restoration Workdays -- Walking Iron County Park - 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month

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.

March 2024

01
Anderson Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

04
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

09
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

25
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

26
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

27
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

27
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

28
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

29
School's Out Day

School's out! Come on over to the center for a day exploring the outdoors.

April 2024

01
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

06
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

17
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

18
Dane County School Safety Consortium Forum

Meeting of the Dane County School Safety Consortium

May 2024

06
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

11
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

13
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

15
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

20
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

27
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

June 2024

01
Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024

Dane County Parks' hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

03
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

10
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

17
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

19
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

24
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

July 2024

04
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

08
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

15
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

22
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

29
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

August 2024

02
Sugar Maple Music Festival

Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective (FLTMC), the Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison, WI exploring American roots music.

03
Sugar Maple Music Festival

Presented by the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective (FLTMC), the Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison, WI exploring American roots music.

05
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

12
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

19
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

26
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

September 2024

02
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

09
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

16
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

23
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

30
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

October 2024

14
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

November 2024

04
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

28
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

29
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

December 2024

02
Lil' Explorer Adventure

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for ages 3-6 and requires an adult chaperone.

24
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

25
Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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