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Learning Series

The Learning Series features educational events, hands-on workshops, and informational stories about projects, people, activities, and initiatives. Attend a workshop, read about a new initiative, take a guided park tour and more. The Learning Series is free to all, thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation.

Upcoming events are listed below.

Madison Parks Foundation
  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: Marshall Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See license options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be … Read more

  • Learn to Stargaze

    Monday, October 9, 2023, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

    Location: Warner Park


    Do you know how to find the Big and Little Dippers in the night sky? How about Orion the hunter or the queen Cassiopeia? Join Madison Parks and UW Space Place and learn about the night sky. The evening begins with a short program on what is visible in the current sky presented by UW Space Place followed by, weather permitting, a view of the constellations and planets with the use of provided … Read more

  • Learn to Orienteer

    Sunday, October 15, 2023, 11:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: Garner Park


    Often described as the “thinking sport,” orienteering is an outdoor navigation game that takes place in parks, cities, and wilderness areas all over the world. Using a highly detailed map and a compass, individuals or small groups navigate the course and attempt to locate pre-marked checkpoints, in the order shown on the map. This class is free to attend, with advanced registration requested. … Read more

  • Learn to Stargaze

    Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

    Location: Vilas (Henry) Park


    Do you know how to find the Big and Little Dippers in the night sky? How about Orion the hunter or the queen Cassiopeia? Join Madison Parks and UW Space Place and learn about the night sky. The evening begins with a short program on what is visible in the current sky presented by UW Space Place followed by, weather permitting, a view of the constellations and planets with the use of provided … Read more