CANCELED: Bird & Nature Outings

A message from Madison Parks: As you may have heard, Public Health Madison & Dane County released an update to the Forward Dane Plan. Under the revised plan, mass outdoor gatherings are reduced to no more than 25 people. Given the program’s popularity with many Outings yielding nearly or more than 100 participants, we have determined all guided Outings for July are canceled. We plan to reevaluation the situation after July 15 to determine our plan for August and beyond.

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! 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.

July 11: "History of Owen Prairie" - Join Beth Whitaker and Friends of Owen Park for a Guided Walk on Saturday Jul 11, 2:30-4pm. Wear a mask and maintain safe social distance.

Take a beautiful nature hike in the Kettle and Moraine landscape on Madison's west side to learn about the prairie restoration history at Owen Conservation Park. Join Beth Whitaker with Friends of Owen Park for a Guided Walk on Saturday July 11 at 2:30pm or take a Self-Guided Walk at Owen Park any day in July. Can you see where there was a transformation from agricultural cropland and pasture into prairies and oak openings?  More information and a map describing points of interest will be available in the parking lot kiosk and on the Friends of Owen Park Facebook page. Post your pictures and comments!

Can't make it July 11? Take a Self Guided Walk at Owen Park Any Day in July to explore the restored Prairie!