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Dane County Parks

Event Calendar

Dec

9

Christmas Fun on the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a fun holiday event.

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Dec

9

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.

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Dec

9

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

9

Restoration Workdays at Donald County Park

Join the Friends of Donald Park to help remove invasive brush this winter.

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Dec

9

Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

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Dec

9

Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

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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Dec

10

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

10

Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

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Dec

11

Native Seed Packaging at Pinney Library

Join Dane County Park and Madison Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

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Dec

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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Dec

13

Mini Explorer Hike

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

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Dec

14

Morton Forest -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Dec

15

Indian Lake -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Dec

15

Native Seed Packaging at Sequoya Library

Join Dane County Park and Madison Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

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Dec

15

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

16

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

16

Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

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Dec

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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Dec

17

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

17

Welcoming a Winter Wonderland Hike

Join us to welcome the beginning of winter with a hike!

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Dec

17

Women's* 2-Day Chainsaw Safety Training

Chainsaw safety training for women and gender minorities.

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Dec

19

Prairie Moraine Off-Leash Dog Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Dec

21

Women's* Tree & Brush Workdays

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in the typical environment using chainsaws and brush cutters. These workdays are meant to create space for such folks that would benefit from this environment and to build community in Dane County

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Dec

22

Festge County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Dec

22

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

23

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) Bird and Nature Adventure

Come out to Pheasant Branch for tips on healthy walking and to enjoy a nature walk!

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Dec

23

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

24

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

25

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Dec

28

Native Seed Packaging at Monona Library

Join Dane County Park and Monona Public Library staff to help package native prairie seeds! These seed packets will be available in the library as part of their free seed library for anyone to take and use.

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Dec

29

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

29

Schumacher Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Dec

30

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Dec

31

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Dec

31

Restoration Workday at Silverwood County Park

Join the Friends of Silverwood to help them during a restoration workday.

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Jan

1

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Jan

2

Schumacher Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

5

Donald County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

7

Learn to Snowshoe

Looking to try a new winter sport? Come learn how to snowshoe with us!

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Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

11

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.

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Jan

11

Lil' Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe

Craving coffee and connection? Come to our Pop Up Cafe with Playful Acorns!

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Jan

12

Donald County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

13

Women's* Tree & Brush Workdays

It can often be hard for women, folks who are non-binary/transgender, and other gender minorities* to feel comfortable in the typical environment using chainsaws and brush cutters. These workdays are meant to create space for such folks that would benefit from this environment and to build community in Dane County

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Jan

13

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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Jan

15

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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Jan

16

Camrock County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

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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Jan

19

Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

19

Luminary Cross Country Ski Trail

Take an illuminated night ski through Lake Farm County Park!

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Jan

21

Crochet Your Own Basket at Schumacher Farm Park

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm to learn the basics of crochet to make a large yarn basket.

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Jan

21

Owl Walk

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for owls.

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Jan

21

Winter Fun Extravaganza

Come join us at Indian Lake County Park for some winter fun!

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Jan

22

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

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Jan

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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Jan

23

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

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Jan

24

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

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Jan

25

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

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Jan

26

Lower Mud Lake Natural Resource Area -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Removal of certain woody species is necessary to the health of our forested and non-forested areas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Jan

26

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2024

Learn how to be Salt Wise this winter.

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Jan

30

Halfway Prairie -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

2

Ice Age Junction PD -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

2

Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days

Join the Friends of Lower Mud Lake to continue restoring a beautiful oak savanna!

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Feb

3

Build Your Own Snowshoes

Have you ever been interested in different kinds of snowshoes or wanted to make your own pair? Join us for this 2 day workshop to make your very own.

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Feb

3

Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk

Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets 5K and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake!

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Feb

3

Learn to Snowshoe

Looking to try a new winter sport? Come learn how to snowshoe with us!

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Feb

4

Build Your Own Snowshoes

Have you ever been interested in different kinds of snowshoes or wanted to make your own pair? Join us for this 2 day workshop to make your very own.

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Feb

4

Winter Afternoon on the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a fun family-friendly winter event.

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Feb

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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Feb

6

Lake View Hill -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

7

Luminary Snowshoe Trail

Take an illuminated night hike through Token Creek County Park!

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Feb

9

Lake View Hill -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

9

Lil' Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe

Craving coffee and connection? Come to our Pop Up Cafe with Playful Acorns!

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Feb

10

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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Feb

11

Owl Walk

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for owls.

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Feb

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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Feb

14

Love at Lussier

Join us for Valentine's Day for a night learning about and exploring our environment!

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Feb

14

Love at Lussier

Join us on Valentine's Day for a night learning about and exploring our environment!

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Feb

16

School's Out Day

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

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Feb

16

Token Creek-- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

17

Story Walk® in the Snow

Enjoy a snowy story at Viking County Park before embracing the warmth of a bon fire and hot chocolate!

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Feb

20

Silverwood -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

21

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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Feb

23

Lower Mud Lake Winter Work Days

Join the Friends of Lower Mud Lake to continue restoring a beautiful oak savanna!

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Feb

23

Silverwood -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Feb

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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Mar

1

Anderson Farm -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday

Winter is a great time to remove invasive and weedy brush and trees crowding our woodlands and oak savannas. Please join Natural Areas Staff for a morning of brush and tree removal and to learn why it's important to keep these areas open for other native species to grow and thrive.

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Mar

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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Mar

9

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

19

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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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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Jul

4

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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Sep

2

Office Closed

All Dane County Offices are CLOSED today

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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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