Events

September 2023

23
Restoration Workday at Donald County Park

Join the Friends of Donald Park in a fall workday to remove invasive species from the oak savanna restoration area.

23
Trout Unlimited- Southwest Wisconsin Chapter Workday Sugar River

Restore the banks of the Sugar River to create trout habitat

23
Wellness in Nature

Join the Friends of Capital Springs and event partners at the beautiful lakefront William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park for a fall family afternoon focusing on the benefits of nature to physical and mental well-being. Our honored educator and guest is the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Enjoy engaging activities for all interests and ages!

24
Paddle in the Parks

Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 3.3 mile paddle on the Sugar River.

25
Lil' Explorers

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

25
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

26
Learn to Grow Native Plants - Talk + Walk

Learn to grow native plants!

26
Lil' Explorers at Walking Iron County Park

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for toddler age and requires an adult chaperone.

26
Presentation of Draft Recommendations for Indian Lake County Park and Halfway Prairie Wildlife Area Master Plan

A public information meeting to review draft plan recommendations and gather public input on the Indian Lake County Park and Halfway Prairie Wildlife Area Master Plan.

26
Restoration Workdays -- Prairie Moraine County Park

Volunteers are invited to join Prairie Moraine Friends for a day of habitat restoration!

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.

26
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

27
Holy Wisdom Monastery Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

28
Mini Explorer Hike

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

29
Festge County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

29
Harvest Moon Night Hike and Fire

Enjoy the Harvest Moon and the beginning of fall with a night hike and fire.

29
Lower Mud Lake Fall Tree and Shrub Removal Work Days

Join volunteers at Lower Mud Lake NRA to continue restoring an oak woodland filled with spring ephemerals!

29
Prairie Stewardship Fridays

Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!

29
Yahara Heights County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

30
Karben4 Popup @ Capital Springs Dog Park

Join us for a FUNdraiser with Karben4 Brewing at our Capital Springs off-leash dog park.

October 2023

03
Lil' Explorers at Walking Iron County Park

Engaging the youngest members of our community with the outdoors! Intended for toddler age and requires an adult chaperone.

04
St. Louis County Salt Wise Winter Equipment Open House

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

05
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks Workshop

Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks

05
05
William G Lunney Lake Farm -- Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

06
Brigham County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

06
McCarthy County Park Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

06
Prairie Stewardship Fridays

Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!

07
Chainsaw Safety Trainings - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2

Chainsaw Safety Classes - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2 training available; discounts for registered Dane County Parks Volunteers.

07
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

08
Family Fall Hike

Enjoy the fall colors with a short family friendly hike, snack, and craft.

09
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

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.

11
Bumble Bee Surveys

Volunteers tally and identify bumble bee species to support pollinator conservation efforts in Wisconsin! Ten species have been confirmed within the Capital Springs Recreation Area.

11
Owl Walk

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

11
Swamplovers Preserve Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

11
Webinar: Salt Wise Stories: UW-Whitewater

Salt Wise Stories: UW-Whitewater

12
Badger Prairie County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

12
Chainsaw Safety Trainings - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2

Chainsaw Safety Classes - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2 training available; discounts for registered Dane County Parks Volunteers.

12
City of Oshkosh Salt Wise Winter Equipment Open House

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

13
CamRock County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

13
Donald County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

13
Kid's Night Out in Nature

Join us for a kid's night out enjoying the outdoors!

13
Lower Mud Lake Fall Tree and Shrub Removal Work Days

Join volunteers at Lower Mud Lake NRA to continue restoring an oak woodland filled with spring ephemerals!

13
Prairie Stewardship Fridays

Interested in prairies or want to spend more time outdoors? Volunteer at the Heritage Center this year!

14
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.

15
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!

16
Lil' Explorers

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

17
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park

Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!

17
Sun Prairie Salt Wise Winter Equipment Open House

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

17
Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz

Join the Wisconin Bioblitz with Lussier Family Heritage Center. Learn to use iNaturalist and go on a hike with volunteers and staff to document as many species as we can find!

18
Ice Age Trail-Reddan Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

18
Introduction to Nature Photography

Join Sevie, our staff photographer, to learn the basics of getting a great image of our natural landscapes!

18
North Mendota Wildlife Area Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

18
St. Croix County Salt Wise Winter Equipment Open House

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

18
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

19
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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Anderson Dog Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

20
Ice Age Trail-Mckee Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

20
School's Out Day

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

21
Halloween at the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm for a family friendly evening.

21
Lower Mud Lake Fall Tree and Shrub Removal Work Days

Join volunteers at Lower Mud Lake NRA to continue restoring an oak woodland filled with spring ephemerals!

21
Water Stewards Course

Become a steward of our local waters with our new course! Water Stewards is developed in partnership with Sustain Dane, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, the Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership, the Madison Water Utility, and the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department.

23
Dane Arts 2024 Calendar Reveal

Join us as we celebrate featured artists of the Dane Arts 2024 Art Calendar. Meet the artists while enjoying refreshments and live music.

23
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

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.

24
Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop

Smart Salting for Roads

24
Walking Iron Wildlife Area Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

25
Badger Prairie County Park Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

25
Holy Wisdom Monastery Prairie Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

25
Trunk or Treat

Halloween Treats event

26
Luminary Night Walk

Bring your friends and family for a ¾ mile candle-lit evening walk around the Lussier Family Heritage Center!

27
Ice Age Trail-Reddan Seed Collection

Volunteers are invited to join the Natural Areas team for a morning of seed collection. Summer and fall blooming prairie plants have gone to seed and are ripe for the picking!

27
Lil' Explorer Playful Acorns Pop Up Play Cafe

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

27
Lower Mud Lake Seed Collecting Day

Want to spend a morning collecting native seeds in McFarland? Join volunteers at Lower Mud Lake NRA to collect native seeds from the prairie to help with ongoing restoration efforts!

27
SSAVEIM

The School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management (SSAVEIM) training keeps your school safe with this unique, hands-on violent event incident management training.

31
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

November 2023

01
2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

Join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for this two-day virtual event. It will convene school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders from across the country to discuss current threats in school safety and explore research-informed strategies for addressing security challenges and risks in K-12 schools.

01
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

01
Salt Spreader Calibration

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

02
2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

Join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for this two-day virtual event. It will convene school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders from across the country to discuss current threats in school safety and explore research-informed strategies for addressing security challenges and risks in K-12 schools.

02
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

02
Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks Workshop

Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks

03
Lower Mud Lake Fall Tree and Shrub Removal Work Days

Join volunteers at Lower Mud Lake NRA to continue restoring an oak woodland filled with spring ephemerals!

03
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

04
Chainsaw Safety Trainings - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2

Chainsaw Safety Classes - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2 training available; discounts for registered Dane County Parks Volunteers.

04
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

05
Workshop: Volunteer to Grow Native Plants

Learn to grow native plants for local school and community projects

06
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

06
Veterans' Shoot

Social event with free food, resources for Veterans, open "rifle only" shoot (must bring own rifle & ammunition), and a shooting competition

07
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

08
Owl Walk

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

08
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

08
Webinar: Smarter Salting in 60 Minutes

Smarter Salting in 60 Minutes

09
Jefferson County Salt Wise Winter Equipment Open House

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

09
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

09
Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop

Learn how to be Salt Wise this Winter.

10
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

11
Chainsaw Safety Trainings - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2

Chainsaw Safety Classes - SAWW Level 1 and Level 2 training available; discounts for registered Dane County Parks Volunteers.

11
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.

13
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

14
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

14
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.

14
Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop

Smart Salting for Roads

14
Wildfire/Prescribed Fire Training

Are you interested in helping DCP staff on prescribed burns? For volunteers without NWCG S130 & S190 Certifications, this all-day training provides a baseline training to volunteers wanting to join us for our burning opportunities.

15
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

15
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

16
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

17
Prairie Seed Cleaning Workdays

Join the Natural Areas team in this unique activity! Volunteers will process and clean native seed using various pieces of equipment.

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!

19
Lefse Making Workshop at Schumacher Farm

Come to Schumacher Farm to make and taste delicious Lefse (Norwegian Potato Flatbread)!

21
Natural Areas Work Days at Schumacher Farm Park

Get out into the natural areas of Schumacher Farm this summer with the Friends of Schumacher!

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.

30
NTOA School and Workplace Violence: Preparation and Response

This is a special course for law enforcement, school, and business professionals dealing with selected issues in preparing for and responding to incidents of mass violence.

December 2023

01
NTOA School and Workplace Violence: Preparation and Response

This is a special course for law enforcement, school, and business professionals dealing with selected issues in preparing for and responding to incidents of mass violence.

06
Owl Walk

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

07
Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference

Building upon the legacies of the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference

08
Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference

Building upon the legacies of the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference and the Discovery Farms Conference

09
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.

09
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's hands-on program that challenges high school students to make a real impact in caring for Dane County's natural areas.

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.

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!

20
Youth Volunteer for Conservation (YV4C) Fall Semester 2023

Dane County Park's 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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