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Summer Morning Nature Walks led by Naturalist Clare Carlson, Friends of Capital Springs Recreation Area

Event Dates

  • Monday, 06/06/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, 06/28/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Monday, 07/11/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, 07/19/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Monday, 08/15/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Monday, 09/12/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Monday, 09/26/2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Event Description

Details:  Trails are moderate with some hills.  Walks are leisurely as we stop to observe wildlife and interesting flora along the way.  Binoculars are recommended – we have pairs to use, too. Bring water and sun protection. 

Signup is requested, not required, at carlson.clare@danecounty.gov so we can contact you if the walk is cancelled. Cancellation is also posted on the Friends events page at www.friendsofcapitalsprings.org/events/  by 8am before of the walk.

  • Monday, June 6 | Capital Springs State Park at the Libby Rd, Madison parking lot | 9-10:30am | Parking lot is located at the end of Libby Road to the south (right side coming from Lake Farm Rd). Look for the park sign.

  • Tuesday, June 28 | Lussier Family Heritage Center grounds, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison | 9-10:30am | Meet at Center entryway benches.

  • Monday, July 11 | William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Rd, shelter #3 parking lot | 9-10:30am

  • Tuesday, July 19 | Lewis Nine Springs E-Way trailhead parking lot, Moorland Road | 9-10:30am The parking lot is on the west side of the road just before Moorland turns to Lake Farm Road.

  • Monday, August 15 | William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Road, shelter #1 parking lot | 9-10:30am

  • Monday, September 12 | Jenni & Kyle Preserve, 925 Post Road, Madison | 9-10:30am

  • Monday, September 26 | Capital City & Lower Yahara River Trailhead parking lot, 3102 Lake Farm Rd, Madison | 9-10:30am | The parking lot is on west side of Lake Farm Rd, across from the Heritage Center.

Event Website

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Location

  • Monday, June 6 | Capital Springs State Park at the Libby Rd, Madison parking lot | 9-10:30am | Parking lot is located at the end of Libby Road to the south (right side coming from Lake Farm Rd). Look for the park sign.

  • Tuesday, June 28 | Lussier Family Heritage Center grounds, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison | 9-10:30am | Meet at Center entryway benches.

  • Monday, July 11 | William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Rd, shelter #3 parking lot | 9-10:30am

  • Tuesday, July 19 | Lewis Nine Springs E-Way trailhead parking lot, Moorland Road | 9-10:30am The parking lot is on the west side of the road just before Moorland turns to Lake Farm Road.

  • Monday, August 15 | William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Road, shelter #1 parking lot | 9-10:30am

  • Monday, September 12 | Jenni & Kyle Preserve, 925 Post Road, Madison | 9-10:30am

  • Monday, September 26 | Capital City & Lower Yahara River Trailhead parking lot, 3102 Lake Farm Rd, Madison | 9-10:30am | The parking lot is on west side of Lake Farm Rd, across from the Heritage Center.

 
  

Contact

carlson.clare@danecounty.gov

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