Bird & Nature Outings

Discover nature by foot, paddle or pedal! Thanks to our nature expert volunteers, Madison Parks offers free, family-friendly Bird & Nature Outings at various park locations throughout the year. No registration is required. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing for the day, be prepared for mosquitoes when in-season, and wear footwear for the weather when hiking. Dogs are not permitted. Binoculars, cameras and children are welcome.

Thanks to the Madison Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) for their dedication and enthusiasm. Join the FUN! Contact Paul Noeldner, (608) 698-0104, with questions or to volunteer.

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, May 22, 2021
  10:00am to 11:30am

  Bird & Nature Outing | Edna Taylor | May 22

  Spring Migrants with Chuck Henrikson ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more

• Saturday, June 5, 2021
  2:30pm to 4:00pm

  Bird & Nature Outing | Tenney Park | June 5

  Good Native Plants with Susan Scott ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more

• Saturday, June 12, 2021
  2:30pm to 4:00pm

  Bird & Nature Outing | Owen | June 12

  Prairie Plants with Bethney Gunderson ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more

• Sunday, June 13, 2021
  1:30pm to 3:00pm

  Bird & Nature Outing | Turville Point | June 13

  Explore Turville Trails with Melissa Kesling ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more

• Saturday, June 19, 2021
  10:00am to 11:30am

  Bird & Nature Outing | Starkweather Creek Area | June 19

  Summer Solstice with Alex Singer ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more

• Sunday, June 20, 2021
  1:30pm to 3:00pm

  Bird & Nature Outing | Warner Park | June 20

  Curiosity Time! with Kathlean Wolf ~ IMPORTANT: Following guidance from Public Health Madison & Dane County, Madison Parks is supporting the volunteer-led Bird & Nature Outings. Participation is limited to the first 20 people. Masks are required and must be worn at all times. Please practice social distancing with members outside of your household. Self-guided walks are encouraged any … Read more