We are excited to announce that applications will soon be open for the Conservation Careers Pathways Program! Learn more about the program and how to apply by clicking the link. www.lussierheritagecenter.com/Internships

📢PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Join the Heritage Center for a celebration of International Women's Day with a screening of "The Invisible Mammal." After the screening, we will welcome 4 woman conservationists to discuss the unique barriers women face in the field. lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...

Dane County Parks received two awards from Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association. The first is a Park Design award for the NEW playground McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park and the second is a Silver Star Award for the Women and Gender Minorities chainsaw trainings and workdays.

Still need a childrcare for your Valentines Day? Don't worry, we got you covered. On February 13th we have our first Junior Naturalist After Dark program! Program is from 5:30 - 9 pm. $30 per child. Ages 8 - 12 Register at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...

Junior Naturalist Summer Camp registration is open! Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Junior-Natur...

☕Our next Nature-Based Memory Café is happening Tues, Feb 10 at our Lussier Family Heritage Center facility! ☕ Memory Cafes are gathering space for individuals with dementia, their families and caregivers. This is a free event! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2624

Now accepting Plant Dane native plant orders! Consider donating to local school and community native garden projects around Dane County when placing your order. Learn more at: ripple-effects.com/Plant-Dane

Curious about installing a rain garden but not sure where to start? We want to help! Sign up for a Rain Garden Coaching Session, where you can get one-on-one advice from local experts who can help turn your ideas into a plan! Learn more at ripple-effects.com/Rain-Gardens

☕Our first Nature-Based Memory Café is happening TOMORROW at our Heritage Center facility in the heart of the Capital Springs Recreation Area! Memory Cafes are intended for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. ☕ Learn more at: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...

Join us for a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟴 in all Dane County Parks and Madison Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free! Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...

🎃 Join us tonight for a “𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆” 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲! ------- 📍 𝗟𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (3101 Lake Farm Road) 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟴 | 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽.𝗺. 💵 $𝟱/𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟮+) 𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿!

Level up your Nature Journaling game! Sonya has painted some AMAZING murals at our Heritage Center education space. We are so excited to partner with her again on this workshop!

Join us this Saturday for 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 - sit, stroll, bike, paddle, and photography options available. Some require registration. Learn more at: www.danecountyparks.com/birdability

Need help planning a native garden? Want to learn how to collect your own seed? Interested in rain gardens? Join us on Sunday! tinyurl.com/57wwp3r9

There are Women* & Gender Minorities Chainsaw Safety Trainings! 🌲 Learn chainsaw skills in a supportive environment, build community, & grow confidence in forestry & restoration work. Details & registration: shorturl.at/PgVA7 (*Open to anyone who feels this space is right for them.)

Dane County is piloting a new program that uses sheep to manage invasive species along streambank fishing easements. The sheep are kept within designated fenced areas along the stream and graze on the vegetation before moving to the next segment.

Its a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳 & 𝟴 in all Dane County Parks. Many activities that normally require a permit will be free so visitors can try something new. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 🚤 Lake Access 🐕 Dog Parks 🥏 Disc Golf 🚲 Mountain Bike Trails 🐎 Equestrian Trails ⛵ Tenney Locks

Join us for Earth Day!! Sign up for a volunteer shift and/or enjoy fun activities to celebrate the day: 🌳 Heritage Oak Tree Sapling Giveaway 🌧️ Rainfall Simulator Demonstration 🏞️ Healthy Parks, Healthy You Initiative 🌼 Native Plant Seed Ball Making www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...

Congratulations to Lael Pascual who recently won the Eco Justice Award from WAEE for her work developing and implementing programs that are inclusive, culturally relevant, working towards equitable internal practices, and representing the diverse communities in our state.

Tired of the same old hot dogs on a stick? Elevate your campfire cooking! Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure and learn how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques. Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...

We had so much fun at our first Native Gardening Learning Hub Community Gathering! A huge thank you to Wild Ones Madison for partnering with us to share knowledge, build connections, and deepen our understanding of native plant gardens. Join us next month! lwrd.danecounty.gov/Event/Detail...

Are you ready to level up your camping skills? We are hosting a Camping Knots 101 workshop geared towards teaching the essential knots that'll keep you secured and prepared in the great outdoors! Sign up for our upcoming Sunday class now, www.lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...

Last month, Dane Demo Farms brought together 85 people for a soil health clinic, partnering with some amazing farmer-led groups like Yahara Pride Farms, Biological Farmer Friends of the Lower Yahara, and Farmers for the Upper Sugar River. Attendees learned from fellow farmers and industry experts.

🔥🍫🍪 Join us under the full moon to explore animals that are out at night, including owls. We will have a family-friendly hike followed by a fire and s'mores. 🔥🍫🍪 Cost: $10 per adult. $5 per child. Kids under 2 are free. Register Now at our website: lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail...

Did you know we do programs all over the community? From scout troops to libraries to schools, you can request a Nature In Session program to bring environmental education to you! Join us at on March 13 for an adult "Backyard Birding" program! Learn more: lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...

Winter ice is so beautiful to behold, up close and from afar! We love to see all the details that frozen water holds. Even on these blustery days, it's worth taking the time to stop and look closer at these frozen details before they're gone.

Dane County received two awards from the WI Arborist Association. The 1st was the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for a tree planting project in the village of Dane. The 2nd was the 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 presented to Forester Specialist, 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. Congrats!

This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be more accessible than ever. Donate to River Alliance to get a link to watch the film festival at home between March 20-26. It's a great option for our statewide supporters or those who want films with closed captions: wisconsinrivers.org/wild-and-sce...

Snow day? Snow away! ❄️ Clear pavement (and save salt) with a scraper and shovel!

Interested in learning more about Stormwater? Our education staff can come to you via our new Nature in Session programs. Schools/libraries located within Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) communities may be eligible for free programs. lussierheritagecenter.com/Nature-in-Se...

Spring will be here before you know it! Start planning your native garden or rain garden project now and preorder some low-cost native plants through Plant Dane. Sale closes on March 18 so order now! ripple-effects.com/Plant-Dane #madisonwi #nativeplants

We are teaming up with Wild Ones Madison for a new learning opportunity to share knowledge, build connections, and deepen our understanding of native plant gardening. Learn more and register at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the countless ways that women have shaped our society, our culture, and our future. I am honored to celebrate their achievements this month, and every month.

Silverwood County Park has 3 Certified Land Stewards, Rita, Mike, and Yosh, who have spent 6 years restoring oak savanna. They have removed invasive shrubs and trees alongside staff, @ofsmadison.bsky.social, and volunteers. Now there are wildflowers, white oak seedlings and Redheaded Woodpeckers!

We are hosting a nature themed Trivia Night! Gather some friends, put your game face on, and join us to test your knowledge of wildlife, water, conservation, and all things parks! 🎤 Be sure to register online before spots fill up! Sign up at: www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail...

The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department is charged with protecting and enhancing the the natural, cultural, and historic resources of Dane County and to provide high quality recreational services and facilities. Learn more about what we do at: lwrd.danecounty.gov