Brady’s Rocks Hike – Mammoth Hike Challenge
This is an out and back hike of 3 miles. Learn about the Niagara Escarpment that forms Brady’s Rocks. Meet at the Hwy 67 Brady’s Rock Ice Age Trail Trailhead lot at W364S6915 State Hwy 67, Eagle WI.
Evenings Afield: Preserving and Enjoying Dark Skies
Experience dark, starry skies and discover simple steps we can all take to conserve them for future generations, like installing smart downward facing lighting. We will see a full Hunter’s Moon, Saturn, and many constellations. We will set an alternative date in case of clouds. Registration required. Registration link can be found here.
Science on the Square – Madison Night Market Fusion
Join us for one fantastic night that blends science with downtown Madison businesses! Back for its seventh year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. In 2024, our focus is … Continued
Jack Russell Memorial Library BioBlitz Adventure
Join us as we explore nature around the Jack Russell Memorial Library during our BioBlitz Adventure! Let’s explore what’s growing, hopping, crawling, blooming, or flying around. There are 2 different ways and times to participate. We’ll have a paper version or you can download iNaturalist from your mobile device’s app store (the app is free). … Continued
Ice Age Trail – Roam with the Ranger at Parnell Tower
Join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Educator, Kenneth Costa, on a loop hike of a portion of the Parnell Segment of the Ice Age Trail in the northern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. You’ll learn about the Kettle Moraine State Forest and its many glacial features. Mammoth Hike Challenge participants: this hike qualifies … Continued
Mini Explorer Hike
Come to a free hike with a Dane County Staff member. This program’s goal is to get our youngest explorers comfortable in and enjoying the outdoors. The path is flat, grassy terrain that may not be suitable for a stroller. Come have fun with other families and get in a short hike with your littles. … Continued
CamRock Beer Cellar Celebration and Luminary Hike
Join Dane County Parks to celebrate the completed restoration of the historic Beer Cellar at CamRock County Park. This open house style event will be located at the beer cave entrance. Stop by anytime during the event to enjoy some “stone soup” (a soup made from the collective contributions of a number of volunteers) and … Continued
Rice Lake BioBlitz!
Join us at the Rice Lake Public Library on Wednesday, October 16th at 4:00pm to start a BioBlitz of Rice Lake. Head out to explore and document the life around our city then meet back at the library at 5:30pm to share what you’ve found! For more details on participating in a BioBlitz, check … Continued
Nitrogen Plot Field Day
Learn about the effects of different nitrogen rates on corn and more! 6 Rates of Nitrogen applied in three replicates on a corn field at the Green County Farm. The rates are zero, 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 units of nitrogen. This will be a chance for the public to see the corn plants … Continued
Evening Hike – Lapham Peak Prairie
Hike: Join us on Tuesday, October 15 for an evening hike in the beautiful Lapham Peak prairie under the almost-full Hunter’s Moon. This out-and-back hike will start at 6 p.m. at the Evergreen Shelter parking lot. We’ll head west into the prairie to the end of the Lapham Peak segment before turning around for the … Continued
