Bird & Nature Outings

press release: 1st Sunday every month year-round

Bird and Nature Outing at Cherokee Marsh, 6098 N Sherman Ave parking lot via entry drive.  Join a naturalist for free family-friendly nature recreation!  Co-sponsored by Madison FUN Friends of Urban Nature partners Madison Parks, Madison Audubon and Friends of Cherokee Marsh, see partner websites and Facebook pages for details and more nature recreation activities, contact 608-698-0104.

Sunday, Sept. 1: Look for wildflowers in bloom in the prairies and wetlands. Learn about invasive plants and do-not-touch plants that cause rashes and blisters. Led by Master Naturalist Sheila Leary.

Oct. 6: Autumn Traces of Nature with Tom Murn: Tom Murn has been helping lead walks and preserve Cherokee Marsh for about 38 years. Join Tom to explore nature trails through the woodlands, hills, wetlands and restored prairies and look for migratory birds, prairie plants going to seed and other signs of nature changing with the seasons.

Nov. 3 Sean Gere: Cherokee Tree Walk

Dec. 1 Lynn Persson: Adapting to Winter