Apr
11
The cool stuff that’s really hot. Many conservation organizations use prescribed fire as a management tool. During this session, young people will learn the basics of fire ecology, safety considerations, and how crews prepare sites ahead of a controlled burn. Participants will assist with appropriate burn unit preparation tasks.
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18
Get hands-on with the tools that power conservation work. In this learning lab, participants will be introduced to small engine basics and foundational chainsaw safety concepts used by land management professionals.
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19
Learn how powerful images can tell conservation stories. The Dane County Parks Staff Photographer will guide participants through the basics of lighting, framing, and visual storytelling.
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25
Join Dane County Parks and the Lake Waubesa Conservation Association for our annual Lower Yahara River Trail Boardwalk & Waubesa Lakeshore Cleanup event.
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25
Join us in caring for our local waterways! During this hands-on stewardship event, participants will work alongside a Dane County Parks Ranger to help remove litter and debris from the shoreline, improving habitat for wildlife and keeping our parks beautiful for everyone.
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17
Help support one of Wisconsin’s favorite native birds! In this hands-on session, participants will work alongside a Dane County Parks Certified Land Steward to install and monitor bluebird nest boxes in priority habitat areas.
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