Sundays, May 14 through October 29, 8:30-12:30 In the Northside TownCenter at the intersection of N. Sherman Ave. and Northport Dr. across from Warner Park.     The Northside Farmers Market is a nonprofit community enterprise. It is one of the newest and fastest growing farmers' markets in Dane County. In keeping with the innovative […]

5118 Buffalo Trail, Madison, 53705 (near Hilldale & Oscar Rennebohm Park) One of Wisconsin's Hummingbird Banders, Mickey O'Connor, will be banding hummingbirds on Wednesday, Sept. 13.  Additionally, Larry Scheunemann will present an informative and fun class about hummingbirds on Wednesday and Sunday at 3 p.m. We have 100+ plants and shrubs on display (including some […]

Family Nature Program This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration […]

Saturdays, April 15 thru November 11, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 19 thru November 1, 8:30-1:45 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI Rotary Botanical Gardens Director of Horticulture, Michael Jesiolowski will provide a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answer any questions you may have. What’s in Bloom? Tours take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month (April-September). The tours are free for RBG members, or […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

Saturdays, April 15 thru November 11, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 19 thru November 1, 8:30-1:45 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email jwhidden@wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place select Wednesdays and Saturdays into early […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by September 20: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com . University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. […]