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Dane County Parks

Winter Fun & Outdoor Gear Demo

Event Dates

  • Saturday, 01/22/2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Description

Dane County Parks, the Sierra Club Four Lakes Group, WI DNR, and Friends of Capital Springs invite you to join us for some winter fun and outdoor gear demos. This is your chance to get outdoors, have some fun and learn something new! We will have fun outdoor activities and equipment that you can test out. 

Activities include:

  • Ice fishing demonstration 
  • Learn about winter camping - demonstration with fire pit
  • Give snow shoeing a try! We will have snowshoes available to test. The Friends of Capital Springs will be at the event and available to lead a snowshoe hike.
  • Bring your own cross country skis and explore the ski trails (no ski permit required during event)
  • Winter scavenger hunt (eyes/camera only)
  • Wisconsin Salt Wise - demo of tools to reduce winter salt use
  • Guided Nature Hikes: 11:15am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm

There will also be refreshments and a warming station.

Location

William G Lunney Lake Farm Park Shelter #1 (4330 Libby Rd, Madison)

Contact

dane-parks@danecounty.gov

Categories: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parks