This event attracts 15 people from Dane County. Kids and families learn about learn about the beautiful whippoorwill and listen for its evening song. We’ll also enjoy a light snack on the bluff. This event is perfect for children ages 10 and up. You must be able to hike up a hill one-quarter mile in […]
Enjoy the wonder and awe of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park. This event attracts about 80 people from diverse backgrounds in the Dane County Area. It’s an educational event where kids and their families learn about fireflies, catch them, and enjoy a fire and s’mores. There will also be […]
Join us at the Lakeview Library for an exploration of all things leaves! We'll do leaf rubbings, leaf collages and learn about different leaves. Bring your favorite leaf to share and identify. This event is free. No registration is required. Just show up.
Explore the trees and leaves at Warner Park with wonderful Naturalist Kathlean Wolf. Learn different leaves and trees and find out what makes leaves turn colors in fall. Meet at the Rainbow Shelter. A snack will be served. Register for Free
Join us for our second annual fall outing at Indian Lake County Park. This event attracts 30 people from Dane County. Kids and families learn about nature, take a hike and enjoy s’mores and a fire. Registration
Learn to ice fish at this fun and free event. Kids will receive a free fishing pole and bait plus a free lunch. This event is sponsored by the Yahara Fishing Club. Registration
Winter is a great time to get outside especially when there is a warm fire, hot cocoa to drink and snacks to eat! This event attracts 30 people from Dane County. Kids and families learn how to snowshoe and enjoy a snack around a warm fire. Meet at the Rainbow Shelter. If there is no […]
It's spring and time for spring flowers to pop up. One of the first flowers of spring is blood root and we will learn about this pretty little flower and then take a short hike looking for spring birds. Afterwards, the kids will enjoy a warm farm, a beverage and a snack. Join us for […]
Learn to fish and get a free fishing pole and tackle box (for first 300 kids)! This is an annual event sponsored by the Yahara Fishing Club. Kids will learn how to fish and get a free hot dog lunch. Registration
Getting outside at night is a rare treat, especially for kids. Here's a great opportunity to stay up late during the summer to experience nature at its magical best at night. We will hike up a hill to Ferry Bluff where we will get a beautiful view of the Wisconsin River and sit on top […]
Experience the magic of fireflies on a hot summer night at Indian Lake County Park. We'll learn what makes fireflies light up and enjoy cooking marshmallows over a fire. There will also be exhibits about the insects and animals at the park and kids can make a craft. Then we'll take a short walk to […]
Get crafty with leaves at this fun library event! Kids will make leaf rubbings, collages and paintings using colorful fall leaves. Free books will be available to take home. A light snack will be served. Free. No registration required. Just show up at the library.
