Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen

Date

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1:30pm – 3:00pm

Location

Owen Conservation Park
6021 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53705
Directions

Event Description

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Monarchs and More ~ Join amazing Arboretum Naturalist Sylvia Marek for an easy stroll on wide nature paths at Owen Conservation Park.  We will look for Monarchs and other butterflies in the blooming prairies and shady cool woodlands. See the Friends of Owen Conservation Park Facebook page and join up to help with volunteer projects!  Free, welcoming, healthy, fairly accessible, family and kid friendly, educational, no registration required, no pets. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Owen Conservation Park are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round 1:30-3pm. Free, welcoming, healthy, fairly accessible, family and kid friendly, educational, no registration required, no pets. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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