Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area

Otter Go Sledding Party ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner and Friends of Starkweather Creek for a free family friendly sledding party and nature walk or go sledding on your own to embrace the joy of winter!  Some sleds will be provided, please bring a sled if you have one. Dress warm and enjoy a campfire with hot chocolate and smores!  Did you know Wisconsin River Otters are expert sledders?  They love to slide on snow and can swim long distances under water while holding their breath.  Their extremely dense fur coats have thousands of tiny hairs per square inch that help shed water and keep them comfortably warm. Pretend you are an Otter and see how far you can slide in the snow!   

Meeting Location: 3301 Atwood Ave. Olbrich Park Sled Hill parking lot by Lake Monona, bring water, no bathrooms. Winter is perfect for sledding at Olbrich Park Sled Hill near the mouth of Starkweather Creek on Lake Monona!

Outings in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure to check the starting location. Adventures typically at 10:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round, and frequently start at the Goodman Community Center, unless noted otherwise. Outings include nature walks, canoe/kayak adventures, bicycling tours, and more, and are sponsored by the Madison Friends of Urban Nature , Madison Parks, Goodman Community Center , Madison Audubon Society , and Friends of Starkweather Creek . No registration is required. Pets are not allowed.

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