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Conservation Park Events

Conservation staff and volunteers host a number of events, workshops and projects throughout the year, including guided nature walks April through October.

Upcoming Dates

  • Sunday, April 7, 2019
    1:30pm to 3:00pm

    Bird & Nature Outing - Cherokee Marsh, April 7

    Cherokee in Spring with Kathlean Wolf ~  Cherokee Marsh is Madison’s largest conservation park. Explore beautiful trails through the woodlands, wetlands and restored prairies along the Yahara ‘Catfish’ River. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Friends of Cherokee Marsh and Madison Audubon Society. Follow North Sherman Ave. to the parking lot at the end of the gravel entrance road. Free, … Read more

  • Saturday, April 13, 2019
    2:30pm to 4:00pm

    Bird & Nature Outing - Owen, April 13

    Citizen Science with Eva Lewandowski ~  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, Madison Audubon Society, and Owen Conservation Park supporters. Free, family-friendly guided nature … Read more

  • Sunday, April 14, 2019
    1:30pm to 3:00pm

    Bird & Nature Outing - Turville Point, April 14

    Learn to Identify Tree with Sean Gere ~  Follow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and Monona Bay. Walks at Turville Point held on the 2nd Sunday every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners, Madison Parks, Friends of Olin Turville and Madison Audubon Society. Meet at the Turville Point parking lot, … Read more

  • Saturday, April 27, 2019
    10:00am to 11:30am

    Bird & Nature Outing - Edna Taylor area, April 27

    Sunshine or Showers with Tara Von Dollen ~  Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday, 10-11:30am of each month and begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. … Read more

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  • Conservation Park Events

    • Conservation Park Rules

    Conservation Parks are uniquely managed to further protect native species and wildlife. The following rules apply to all conservation designated parks.

    • Bicycles & Motor Vehicles

      Bicycles and motor vehicles are restricted to entrance roads and parking lots.

    • Dogs

      Dogs and horses are not allowed.

    • Fire

      Fires and picnics are prohibited.

    • Firearms

      No firearms or weapons are permitted in the restrooms or shelters. Violators are considered trespassers and subject to forfeiture or arrest.

    • Glass

      Glass is not allowed.

    • Hunting & Trapping

      Hunting and trapping are prohibited.

    • Open Hours

      Conservation park hours are 4am until one hour after sunset.

    • Plants

      All plants and animals are protected. Disturbance or removal requires written permission.

    • Trails

      Stay on and use designated trails only.

    • Trash & Recycling

      Place trash in container provided. Please take recyclable material home for proper disposal.

Contact

A Conservation Tour Group

Owen Park in Fall