Bird & Nature Outing

press release: First Saturday every month year round, meets at 1650 Sherman Avenue (Tenney Park Beach parking lot). Outings are free, fun, family friendly and educational. No registration required, no pets. Wear a mask and maintain social distance. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one! Post pictures and comments on the Friends of Tenney-Lapham and Friends of Yahara River Parkway Facebook pages. Naturalist led Bird and Nature Outings at Tenney Park every month are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Madison Parks, Madison Audubon, Sierra Club, Friends of Tenney Lapham Neighborhood and Friends of the Yahara River Parkway. See the co-sponsor websites and Facebook pages for more details and activities. Contact 608-698-0104.

Sat Sep 02 1-4pm "Pontoon Nature Tour" at Tenney Pontoon Pier with Robin Kling and Marjorie Rhine

1615 Sherman Avenue, check in at MSCR Pontoon Pier at end of boat trailer parking lot when you arrive

Enjoy a Mallard's view of Madison lakes and shorelines!  Arrive before 1pm and and check in at the Pontoon Pier to get a life jacket and reserve your spot, limit 15 people. See http://mscr.org for additional pontoon tour opportunities. If the tour is full enjoy a walk along Lake Mendota and the Yahara Riverway. The pontoon tour may go to Lake Mendota or to Lake Monona and Lake Waubesa depending on current wind and weather. Learn about the history and the nature you see and the importance of clean lakes and natural shorelines. Enjoy looking for turtles, birds and other wildlife!