Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen
Event Description
Owen Park History ~ Join Naturalist Beth Whitaker for a free guided nature walk to explore the natural areas and restored farm fields at Owen Conservation Park. Learn about it's fascinating natural and human history from the Ice Age to Native Americans, early Madison settlers, the Owen family, and how it became a park. Dress warm. We may have a campfire with hot chocolate and smores after the walk.
Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Owen Conservation Park are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round 1:30-3pm. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
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