Events

March 2023

20
Spring Equinox Women's Wellness Workshop

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a Women's Wellness Workshop.

20
Trash Lab @ Henry Vilas Zoo

Join the Trash Lab and Henry Vilas Zoo in celebrating World Recycling Day on March 18th!

24
Dane County Landfill Tour

Come visit our site to learn all about what happens to your trash here in Dane County!

24
Lower Mud Lake Restoration Day

Join volunteers working at LMLNRA to help continue clearing invasives in an oak woods! This work helps to make more room for the beautiful spring ephemerals that come up in the spring.

25
Rag Rug Weaving Workshop

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a Rag Rug weaving workshop.

25
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.

27
Trash Lab @ Pyle Center- UW Madison

Check out the Trash Lab at UW Madison!

29
Trash Lab @ Black Earth Children's Museum

Visit the Trash Lab in Black Earth!

30
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day

Join us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas.

31
Coffee with a Cop in Mazomanie

Coffee with a Cop

April 2023

01
Annual Dog Park Cleanup Day

Springtime is here and our dog parks some help with cleanup. Bring your pup anytime during this event to clean as you walk!

03
Line Dancing Lessons

Join the Friends of Schumacher farm for line dancing lessons!

05
Cover Crop Field Day

Join us at Ripp-Vale Farms to learn about cover crops and other best management practices

05
Heritage Center Mural Unveiling & Meet the Artist Open House

Join us in celebration of our new 400 square foot mural featuring realistic artwork of the prairies, wetlands and native species found outside the doors at the Lussier Family Heritage Center.

05
Webinar: Green Snow Pro: Liability Protection Program in New Hampshire

Green Snow Pro: Liability Protection Program in New Hampshire

10
Line Dancing Lessons

Join the Friends of Schumacher farm for line dancing lessons!

13
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day

Join us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas.

16
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
Line Dancing Lessons

Join the Friends of Schumacher farm for line dancing lessons!

21
Dane County Landfill Tour

Come visit our site to learn all about what happens to your trash here in Dane County!

22
Schumacher Farm Park Natural Areas Work Day

Join us for a fun workday to help maintain the beauty of Schumacher Farm Park's natural areas.

24
Line Dancing Lessons

Join the Friends of Schumacher farm for line dancing lessons!

29
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop

Become a volunteer stream monitor with the Rock River Coalition.

May 2023

06
11th Annual Donald Dash Trail Run

Join the Friends of Donald Park are hosting the 11th annual trail run, the Donald Dash!

10
Webinar: Smart Salting: Reviewing the Basics

Smart Salting: Reviewing the Basics

21
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!

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.

June 2023

01
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.

03
Cops-N-Bobbers

Free Fishing for kids 15 & under

03
National Trails Day Celebration

Join us to celebrate National Trails day with Karben4 Brewing!

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.

18
Annual "Bring your Pop to Pop's Knoll" Father's Day Picnic

Join the Friends of Donald Park for their annual 'Bring your Pop to Pop's Knoll' Father's Day Picnic

18
Barks for Parks @ Prairie Moraine Dog Park

Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing and the Prairie Moraine Friends, Inc.

18
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!

21
Planting for Pollinators

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.

22
Wisconsin Bumble Bees 101

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.

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.

July 2023

09
Environmental Fun Fair

Join us for an afternoon of fun, hands on activities centered around nature, recreation, and science.

11
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.

16
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!

22
Karben4 Popup @ Capital Springs Dog Park

Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Capital Springs off-leash dog park.

25
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.

August 2023

04
20th Annual Sugar Maple Music Festival

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.

05
20th Annual Sugar Maple Music Festival

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.

08
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.

19
Karben4 Popup @ Token Creek Dog Park

Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Token Creek off-leash dog park.

20
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!

22
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.

September 2023

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.

16
Karben4 Popup @ Anderson Farm County Park

Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Anderson Farm off-leash dog park.

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!

26
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.

October 2023

10
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.

15
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!

24
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.

25
Trunk or Treat

Halloween Treats event

November 2023

14
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.

19
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!

28
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.

December 2023

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.

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!

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