Bird & Nature Outings

press release: Second Saturday every month, 2:30 pm, at Owen Park, 6021 Old Sauk Road parking lot via entry drive. Outings are free, fun, family friendly and educational. No registration required, no pets. Wear a face mask, comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring insect repellent and binoculars or a camera if you have one! For an adventure anytime, find a trail map and more info on the Friends of Owen Park Facebook and post your pictures and comments. Co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Madison Parks, Madison Audubon and friends of Owen Conservation Park. See partner websites and Facebook pages for details and more nature recreation activities, contact 608-698-0104.

Upcoming dates:

"Insect Super-Powers" Sat Oct 9, 2:30pm Guided Walk with Master Naturalist Marjorie Rhine or Self-Guided Walk Activity Any Day in October

Join Master Naturalist Marjorie Rhine for a free fun family friendly Guided Walk or take a healthy nature walk on your own any day in October to look for and learn about fascinating insects you see on plants along the trails. See http://tinyurl.com/MadisonFUNAdventures and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park Facebook page for a trail map and Fun Facts about Insect Super-Powers in Japanese Culture—and Your Backyard!  Discover how insects play starring roles in samurai helmet design and Japanese art, textiles, haiku and anime (Japanese animation)!   Explore the super-powers of insects all around us on an insect safari. Learn about the special way dragonflies see, how honeybees communicate, how insects are crucial to our food supply, and much more!