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Dane County Parks

Event Calendar

Mar

18

Native Plant Propagation - Pot and Tray Washing Day!

Work with staff and volunteers to be a part of a program providing native plants to our community. We will be preparing our flower pots for the 2024 season.

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Mar

19

Spring Equinox Hike

Join your community to welcome the passing of winter and welcoming of spring.

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Mar

21

Green Thumb Gardening – Winter Vegetable Series 2024

The Green Thumb Gardening class series will help you to keep your home garden thriving! UW-Madison Extension educators will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener.

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Mar

21

Saving Our Songbirds Together: 3 Ways to Help at Home

Join the Holy Wisdom Monastery for a workshop to learn how you can do your part to protect local songbirds.

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Mar

22

Lower Mud Lake Tree and Shrub Removal

Join efforts with other volunteers to help remove invasive trees and shrubs in a small woodland near the shore of Lower Mud Lake.

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Mar

23

Rag Rug Weaving Workshop

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a Rag Rug Weaving Workshop. As the saying goes here at the farm park; Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!

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Mar

24

Crochet a Decorative Tray

Learn the basics of crochet to make a decorative tray for your coffee table!

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Mar

25

School's Out Day

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

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Mar

26

School's Out Day

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

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Mar

27

School's Out Day

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

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Mar

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.

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Mar

28

Green Thumb Gardening – Winter Vegetable Series 2024

The Green Thumb Gardening class series will help you to keep your home garden thriving! UW-Madison Extension educators will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener.

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Mar

28

School's Out Day

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

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Mar

29

School's Out Day

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

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Apr

1

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Apr

4

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

5

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

5

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Apr

6

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!

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Apr

6

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

6

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.

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Apr

7

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

11

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

12

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

13

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 101

A 2-day Level 1 SAWW Class. For new sawyers who want to learn beginner chainsaw use and have more hands on time with a chainsaw than during a typical 1-day training.

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Apr

13

Learn to Bike

Is your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer?

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Apr

13

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

14

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 101

A 2-day Level 1 SAWW Class. For new sawyers who want to learn beginner chainsaw use and have more hands on time with a chainsaw than during a typical 1-day training.

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Apr

14

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop

Learn to grow your own tasty mushrooms and choose from a variety of mushrooms to taste test at Silverwood County Park!

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Apr

16

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 1

Come learn SAWW Level 1 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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Apr

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.

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Apr

19

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Apr

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!

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Apr

22

Earth Day - Mini Explorer Hike

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

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Apr

26

Family Night Out

Celebrate Earth Day with an evening outdoors with your family!

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Apr

27

Lake Kegonsa Migratory Bird Celebration

Come down to Lake Kegonsa for a migratory bird celebration!

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Apr

28

Celebrating Nature-Based Play: A Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Come and discover the new features of our nature playground!

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Apr

28

Learn to Geocache

Up to a treasure hunt? Try geocaching!

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Apr

28

Spring on the Farm

Celebrate the arrival of spring with some fun activities at Schumacher Farm Park!

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May

3

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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May

4

12th Annual Donald Dash Trail Run

Friends of Donald Park are inviting you to join us at the 12th Annual Donald Dash trail run at Donald County Park, Saturday, May 4th. Come and join other runners/walkers and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the park. All proceeds to benefit Donald Park trail maintenance and repair.

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May

6

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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May

8

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 2

Come learn SAWW Level 2 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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May

11

Learn to Fish

Is your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them!

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May

11

Learn to Geocache

Up to a treasure hunt? Try geocaching!

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May

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.

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May

12

Learn to Bike

Is your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer?

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May

13

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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May

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.

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May

17

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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May

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!

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May

20

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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May

27

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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May

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.

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Jun

1

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.

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Jun

3

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jun

7

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Jun

10

First Day of Summer Camp

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. 

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Jun

10

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jun

11

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jun

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.

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Jun

12

Learn to Bike

Is your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer?

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Jun

16

Annual Bring Your Pop to Pop's Knoll Father's Day Picnic

Join the Friends of Donald Park at Pop's Knoll picnic area to celebrate Father's day on Sunday, June 16th, a tradition that the friends have offered for many years. Kids games, easy listening blue-grass music with the old fashion theme offering hot dogs and root beer floats.

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Jun

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!

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Jun

17

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jun

18

Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings

Come participate in monitoring bumble bees to learn and participate in our citizen science efforts!

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Jun

18

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jun

19

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Jun

21

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Jun

24

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jun

25

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jun

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.

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Jun

26

Learn to Fish

Is your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them!

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Jun

29

Learn to Camp

New to camping and need some support? Join us for a Learn to Camp experience!

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Jun

30

Learn to Camp

New to camping and need some support? Join us for a Learn to Camp experience!

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Jul

2

B3 Training: Bumble Bee Biology, Identification and Monitoring Workshop

Join for a chance to learn more about Bumble Bees and our monitoring opportunities!

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Jul

4

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Jul

5

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Jul

8

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jul

9

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jul

9

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.

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Jul

10

Learn to Bike

Is your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer?

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Jul

15

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jul

16

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jul

19

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Jul

20

Summer on the Farm

Come to Schumacher Farm Park to enjoy summer at its peak at Summer on the Farm! Explore the park as the sun sets, enjoy a bonfire, and settle in to enjoy the history of this special property.

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Jul

22

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jul

23

Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings

Come participate in monitoring bumble bees to learn and participate in our citizen science efforts!

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Jul

23

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Jul

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.

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Jul

24

Learn to Fish

Is your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them!

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Jul

29

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Jul

30

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Aug

2

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Aug

2

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.

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Aug

3

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.

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Aug

5

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Aug

6

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Aug

7

Learn to Bike

Is your child looking to learn how to ride a bike this summer?

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Aug

10

Stargazing Event at Donald Park

Join the Friends of Donald Park and Madison Area Astronomical Society at Pop's Knoll picnic area to relax and enjoy the fabulous night sky. The evening promises a nice crescent moon with maximum for meteors the days following.

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Aug

12

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Aug

13

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Aug

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.

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Aug

14

Learn to Fish

Is your child interested in learning how to fish? This is the program for them!

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Aug

16

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Aug

19

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Aug

20

Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings

Come participate in monitoring bumble bees to learn and participate in our citizen science efforts!

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Aug

20

Lil' Explorer Storytime

Join Lussier Family Heritage Center staff and Dane County Library System for a story based on the natural world and a visit from the Dream Bus!

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Aug

26

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Aug

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.

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Sep

2

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Sep

6

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Sep

7

Heritage Fest

Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a trip to Schumacher Farm Park to join in on the fun at Heritage Fest!

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Sep

9

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Sep

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.

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Sep

16

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Sep

17

Bumble Bee Monitoring Outings

Come participate in monitoring bumble bees to learn and participate in our citizen science efforts!

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Sep

20

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Sep

23

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Sep

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.

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Sep

26

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 1

Come learn SAWW Level 1 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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Sep

30

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Oct

4

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Oct

5

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 1

Come learn SAWW Level 1 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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Oct

8

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.

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Oct

14

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Oct

18

Prairie Volunteer Work Days at the Heritage Center

Join us to help care for and maintain the native plant gardens & prairie restoration areas at the Lussier Family Heritage Center's Prairie Learning Center.

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Oct

19

Halloween at the Farm

Come to Schumacher Farm to have some Spooky Fun with the whole family!

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Oct

22

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 2

Come learn SAWW Level 2 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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Oct

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.

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Nov

3

Workshop: Volunteer to Grow Native Plants

Learn to grow native plants for local school and community projects

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Nov

4

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Nov

9

Chainsaw Safety Training - SAWW Level 3

Come learn SAWW Level 3 chainsaw safety from Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship this year at Dane County Parks!

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Nov

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.

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Nov

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.

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Nov

28

Birdie Derby, Formerly the Berbee Derby

The Berbee Derby is back as the Birdie Derby! Join us on Thanksgiving Day for an amazing 5K/10K event experience you'll never forget!

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Nov

28

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Nov

29

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Dec

2

Lil' Explorer Adventure

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

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Dec

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.

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Dec

24

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Dec

25

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Dec

31

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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