Dane County Parks / Land & Water
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Still need a childrcare for your Valentines Day? Don't worry, we got you covered. On February 13th we have our first Junior Naturalist After Dark program! Program is from 5:30 - 9 pm.
$30 per child. Ages 8 - 12
Register at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
$30 per child. Ages 8 - 12
Register at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Still need a childrcare for your Valentines Day? Don't worry, we got you covered. On February 13th we have our first Junior Naturalist After Dark program! Program is from 5:30 - 9 pm.
$30 per child. Ages 8 - 12
Register at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
$30 per child. Ages 8 - 12
Register at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Junior Naturalist Summer Camp registration is open! Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Junior-Natur...
February 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Junior Naturalist Summer Camp registration is open! Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Junior-Natur...
☕Our next Nature-Based Memory Café is happening Tues, Feb 10 at our Lussier Family Heritage Center facility! ☕
Memory Cafes are gathering space for individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers. This is a free event! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2624
Memory Cafes are gathering space for individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers. This is a free event! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2624
February 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
☕Our next Nature-Based Memory Café is happening Tues, Feb 10 at our Lussier Family Heritage Center facility! ☕
Memory Cafes are gathering space for individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers. This is a free event! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2624
Memory Cafes are gathering space for individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers. This is a free event! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2624
Now accepting Plant Dane native plant orders! Consider donating to local school and community native garden projects around Dane County when placing your order. Learn more at: ripple-effects.com/Plant-Dane
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Now accepting Plant Dane native plant orders! Consider donating to local school and community native garden projects around Dane County when placing your order. Learn more at: ripple-effects.com/Plant-Dane
Curious about installing a rain garden but not sure where to start? We want to help! Sign up for a Rain Garden Coaching Session, where you can get one-on-one advice from local experts who can help turn your ideas into a plan! Learn more at ripple-effects.com/Rain-Gardens
February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Curious about installing a rain garden but not sure where to start? We want to help! Sign up for a Rain Garden Coaching Session, where you can get one-on-one advice from local experts who can help turn your ideas into a plan! Learn more at ripple-effects.com/Rain-Gardens
☕Our first Nature-Based Memory Café is happening TOMORROW at our Heritage Center facility in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area! Memory Cafes are intended for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. ☕
Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
☕Our first Nature-Based Memory Café is happening TOMORROW at our Heritage Center facility in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area! Memory Cafes are intended for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. ☕
Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Join us for a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟴 in all Dane County Parks and Madison Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
January 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Join us for a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟴 in all Dane County Parks and Madison Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
🎃 Join us tonight for a “𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆” 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲!
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📍 𝗟𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (3101 Lake Farm Road)
📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽.𝗺.
💵 $𝟱/𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮+) 𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿!
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📍 𝗟𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (3101 Lake Farm Road)
📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽.𝗺.
💵 $𝟱/𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮+) 𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿!
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🎃 Join us tonight for a “𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆” 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲!
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📍 𝗟𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (3101 Lake Farm Road)
📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽.𝗺.
💵 $𝟱/𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮+) 𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿!
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📍 𝗟𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (3101 Lake Farm Road)
📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽.𝗺.
💵 $𝟱/𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮+) 𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿!
Level up your Nature Journaling game! Sonya has painted some AMAZING murals at our Heritage Center education space. We are so excited to partner with her again on this workshop!
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Level up your Nature Journaling game! Sonya has painted some AMAZING murals at our Heritage Center education space. We are so excited to partner with her again on this workshop!
Join us this Saturday for 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 - sit, stroll, bike, paddle, and photography options available. Some require registration. Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/birdability
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Join us this Saturday for 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 - sit, stroll, bike, paddle, and photography options available. Some require registration. Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/birdability
Need help planning a native garden? Want to learn how to collect your own seed? Interested in rain gardens? Join us on Sunday! tinyurl.com/57wwp3r9
September 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Need help planning a native garden? Want to learn how to collect your own seed? Interested in rain gardens? Join us on Sunday! tinyurl.com/57wwp3r9
There are Women* & Gender Minorities Chainsaw Safety Trainings! 🌲 Learn chainsaw skills in a supportive environment, build community, & grow confidence in forestry & restoration work. Details & registration: shorturl.at/PgVA7
(*Open to anyone who feels this space is right for them.)
(*Open to anyone who feels this space is right for them.)
September 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There are Women* & Gender Minorities Chainsaw Safety Trainings! 🌲 Learn chainsaw skills in a supportive environment, build community, & grow confidence in forestry & restoration work. Details & registration: shorturl.at/PgVA7
(*Open to anyone who feels this space is right for them.)
(*Open to anyone who feels this space is right for them.)
Dane County is piloting a new program that uses sheep to manage invasive species along streambank fishing easements. The sheep are kept within designated fenced areas along the stream and graze on the vegetation before moving to the next segment.
June 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Dane County is piloting a new program that uses sheep to manage invasive species along streambank fishing easements. The sheep are kept within designated fenced areas along the stream and graze on the vegetation before moving to the next segment.
Its a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳 & 𝟴 in all Dane County Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free so visitors can try something new.
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🚤 Lake Access
🐕 Dog Parks
🥏 Disc Golf
🚲 Mountain Bike Trails
🐎 Equestrian Trails
⛵ Tenney Locks
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🚤 Lake Access
🐕 Dog Parks
🥏 Disc Golf
🚲 Mountain Bike Trails
🐎 Equestrian Trails
⛵ Tenney Locks
June 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Its a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳 & 𝟴 in all Dane County Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free so visitors can try something new.
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🚤 Lake Access
🐕 Dog Parks
🥏 Disc Golf
🚲 Mountain Bike Trails
🐎 Equestrian Trails
⛵ Tenney Locks
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🚤 Lake Access
🐕 Dog Parks
🥏 Disc Golf
🚲 Mountain Bike Trails
🐎 Equestrian Trails
⛵ Tenney Locks
Join us for Earth Day!! Sign up for a volunteer shift and/or enjoy fun activities to celebrate the day:
🌳 Heritage Oak Tree Sapling Giveaway
🌧️ Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
🏞️ Healthy Parks, Healthy You Initiative
🌼 Native Plant Seed Ball Making
www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
🌳 Heritage Oak Tree Sapling Giveaway
🌧️ Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
🏞️ Healthy Parks, Healthy You Initiative
🌼 Native Plant Seed Ball Making
www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
April 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Join us for Earth Day!! Sign up for a volunteer shift and/or enjoy fun activities to celebrate the day:
🌳 Heritage Oak Tree Sapling Giveaway
🌧️ Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
🏞️ Healthy Parks, Healthy You Initiative
🌼 Native Plant Seed Ball Making
www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
🌳 Heritage Oak Tree Sapling Giveaway
🌧️ Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
🏞️ Healthy Parks, Healthy You Initiative
🌼 Native Plant Seed Ball Making
www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
Congratulations to Lael Pascual who recently won the Eco Justice Award from WAEE for her work developing and implementing programs that are inclusive, culturally relevant, working towards equitable internal practices, and representing the diverse communities in our state.
March 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to Lael Pascual who recently won the Eco Justice Award from WAEE for her work developing and implementing programs that are inclusive, culturally relevant, working towards equitable internal practices, and representing the diverse communities in our state.
Tired of the same old hot dogs on a stick? Elevate your campfire cooking! Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure and learn how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques.
Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
March 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tired of the same old hot dogs on a stick? Elevate your campfire cooking! Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure and learn how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques.
Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...
We had so much fun at our first Native Gardening Learning Hub Community Gathering! A huge thank you to Wild Ones Madison for partnering with us to share knowledge, build connections, and deepen our understanding of native plant gardens. Join us next month!
lwrd.danecounty.gov/Event/Detail...
lwrd.danecounty.gov/Event/Detail...
March 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We had so much fun at our first Native Gardening Learning Hub Community Gathering! A huge thank you to Wild Ones Madison for partnering with us to share knowledge, build connections, and deepen our understanding of native plant gardens. Join us next month!
lwrd.danecounty.gov/Event/Detail...
lwrd.danecounty.gov/Event/Detail...
Are you ready to level up your camping skills? We are hosting a Camping Knots 101 workshop geared towards teaching the essential knots that'll keep you secured and prepared in the great outdoors! Sign up for our upcoming Sunday class now, www.lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
March 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Are you ready to level up your camping skills? We are hosting a Camping Knots 101 workshop geared towards teaching the essential knots that'll keep you secured and prepared in the great outdoors! Sign up for our upcoming Sunday class now, www.lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Last month, Dane Demo Farms brought together 85 people for a soil health clinic, partnering with some amazing farmer-led groups like Yahara Pride Farms, Biological Farmer Friends of the Lower Yahara, and Farmers for the Upper Sugar River. Attendees learned from fellow farmers and industry experts.
March 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last month, Dane Demo Farms brought together 85 people for a soil health clinic, partnering with some amazing farmer-led groups like Yahara Pride Farms, Biological Farmer Friends of the Lower Yahara, and Farmers for the Upper Sugar River. Attendees learned from fellow farmers and industry experts.
🔥🍫🍪 Join us under the full moon to explore animals that are out at night, including owls. We will have a family-friendly hike followed by a fire and s'mores. 🔥🍫🍪
Cost: $10 per adult. $5 per child. Kids under 2 are free.
Register Now at our website: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Cost: $10 per adult. $5 per child. Kids under 2 are free.
Register Now at our website: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
March 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🔥🍫🍪 Join us under the full moon to explore animals that are out at night, including owls. We will have a family-friendly hike followed by a fire and s'mores. 🔥🍫🍪
Cost: $10 per adult. $5 per child. Kids under 2 are free.
Register Now at our website: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Cost: $10 per adult. $5 per child. Kids under 2 are free.
Register Now at our website: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...
Did you know we do programs all over the community? From scout troops to libraries to schools, you can request a Nature In Session program to bring environmental education to you! Join us at on March 13 for an adult "Backyard Birding" program!
Learn more: lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...
Learn more: lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...
March 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Did you know we do programs all over the community? From scout troops to libraries to schools, you can request a Nature In Session program to bring environmental education to you! Join us at on March 13 for an adult "Backyard Birding" program!
Learn more: lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...
Learn more: lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...
Winter ice is so beautiful to behold, up close and from afar! We love to see all the details that frozen water holds. Even on these blustery days, it's worth taking the time to stop and look closer at these frozen details before they're gone.
March 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Winter ice is so beautiful to behold, up close and from afar! We love to see all the details that frozen water holds. Even on these blustery days, it's worth taking the time to stop and look closer at these frozen details before they're gone.
Dane County received two awards from the WI Arborist Association. The 1st was the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for a tree planting project in the village of Dane. The 2nd was the 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 presented to Forester Specialist, 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. Congrats!
March 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Dane County received two awards from the WI Arborist Association. The 1st was the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for a tree planting project in the village of Dane. The 2nd was the 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 presented to Forester Specialist, 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. Congrats!
Reposted by Dane County Parks / Land & Water
This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be more accessible than ever. Donate to River Alliance to get a link to watch the film festival at home between March 20-26. It's a great option for our statewide supporters or those who want films with closed captions: wisconsinrivers.org/wild-and-sce...
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be more accessible than ever. Donate to River Alliance to get a link to watch the film festival at home between March 20-26. It's a great option for our statewide supporters or those who want films with closed captions: wisconsinrivers.org/wild-and-sce...