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Earth Day Events in Madison Parks
This weekend, April 22 and 23 celebrate Earth Day with Madison Parks, the Friends of Urban Nature and volunteers across the city.
On Saturday, April 22, join neighbors and friends at the Earth Day Challenge. For more than 20 years, Madison Parks has honored Earth Day by recruiting volunteers for parks across the city. Volunteers are still needed and may register up until the event, or go directly to a participating park to assist with trash pickup, raking, weeding, removing sticks, and more. Trash bags and gloves are supplied at all locations and all ages are welcome to participate.
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:0 pm
See Earth Day Challenge to see which parks need the greatest help and to register
On Sunday, April 23, see, do and explore at this year’s Bird & Nature Festival! The festival celebrates Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day with the Friends of Urban Nature (FUN). See live birds from Open Door Sanctuary and meet local nature groups, helping to save and restore our urban parks and natural areas for birds, butterflies, wildlife and people to enjoy. This ongoing event is free to attend and all ages are welcome.
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time: 12:00 to 4:00pm, on-going
Location: Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave.
For more information, see Bird & Nature Festival or call Paul Noeldner (608) 698-0104
Bird & Nature Festival Partial Schedule of Events & Activities
- Help plant a tree - approx. at 1:00pm
- Exhibits & hands-on activities by nature organizations
- Nature Conservancy; Friends of Cherokee Marsh, Wild Warner, and more!
- View a local eagle's nest by telescope
- Guided mini-walks
- Food carts: Jakarta Cafe, Tom's Travelin' Coffee Truck and Kona Ice
- A visit from Maynard the Duck, Madison Mallard's mascot
- Music
Links
Images
![MFD, ladder 7 at Elver Park, pond, two people cleaning up debris in park](https://www.cityofmadison.com/sites/default/files/styles/non_cropped_lg/public/parks/images/news/ladder_7_at_elver_park_-_2.jpg?itok=G1No-OoF)
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