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Volunteer Day in Conservation - Aquatic Plant Installation
Sat. June 3, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
City Parks conservation staff are hosting a volunteer event to plant emergent aquatic plants on the edge of the new storm water pond at Wheeler Road and Bonner Lane.
We will be working in mud and standing water. Wear rubber boots or water shoes or shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
Bring garden gloves if you wish. Dress for the weather: sun or light rain. Planting will occur rain or shine. Only lightning or downpours will postpone it.
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, South Unit
Meet at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Bonner Lane. Park on the street.
If you plan to attend, please contact Paul Quinlan at pquinlan@cityofmadison.com or 267-4918.
Bird and nature outings
Sun, June 4, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, explore Cherokee Marsh history and restoration with guide Tom Murn. We will explore wetland and prairie areas to learn about some of the historical ecology and how humans are helping to restore and preserve this beautiful place.
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Sun, July 2, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, explore native prairie with Master Naturalist Alex Singer. Discover the magic of planting native plants in your yard and neighborhood and the many benefits for monarch butterflies and other creatures – including our own health!.
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first Sunday of EVERY month, year-round, ALWAYS 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road. (map)
Sponsored by Madison Parks, the Friends of Cherokee Marsh and Madison Audubon Society. Questions? Contact Paul Noeldner at (608)-698-0104 or
paul_noeldner@hotmail.com
Madison Parks Bird and Nature Outings page
Tour North Cherokee with Conservation Resource Supervisor Paul Quinlan
Wed, June 21, 6;30 pm – 8:30 pm
Our largest and perhaps most famous conservation park protects a variety of natural communities, ranging from upland forest to wet prairie, to riverine marsh.
Come and walk through a cross-section of all this park has to offer and learn about efforts to maintain these habitats within the context of our modern landscape. Sponsored by Madison Parks, led by Conservation Resource Supervisor Paul Quinlan.
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road. (map)
Butterflies of Cherokee Marsh
Sat., June 24, 10 am – 12 pm
Observe a variety of butterflies as they take nectar from wildflowers and learn about their identification, behavior, and lifestyle. Bring binoculars if you have them, but a few extra pairs of binoculars will be available. Long pants and a hat are recommended. Sponsored by the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association, Madison Audubon Society, and Friends of Cherokee Marsh Led by Karl and Dorothy Legler and Jan Axelson
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road. (map)
Northside Farmers Market
Sun, July 9, 8:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Stop by and see us at the Northside Farmers Market!
In front of the Willy Street Co-op in the Northside TownCenter, corner of Northport Dr and N. Sherman Ave.
Board meetings
Wed, June 21, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Wed, July 19, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Members and the public are welcome at our monthly board meetings. Occasionally we reschedule, so contact us to confirm: (608) 215-0426, janaxelson@gmail.com
Our June meeting is a special outdoor meeting at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. so we can attend the tour at 6:30 pm (see above).
In July, we will meet as usual at:
Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr
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