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Learning Series

The Learning Series features educational events, hands-on workshops, and informational stories about projects, people, activities, and initiatives. Attend a workshop, read about a new initiative, take a guided park tour and more. The Learning Series is free to all, thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation.

Upcoming events are listed below.

Madison Parks Foundation
  • Learn to Play Soccer with Forward Madison FC

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5 - 7pm

    Location: 917 E. Mifflin Street Breese Stevens Field


    UPDATE: Now open to all kids ages 6-12! Madison Parks and Forward Madison Football Club are partnering to bring you Learn to Play Soccer! This free event is perfect for kids ages 6-12 years old, who will learn basic soccer skills and work through multiple skill stations. All equipment is provided or bring your soccer ball, if you have one and a water bottle. Advanced registration is required … Read more

  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6 - 8pm

    Location: 3401 Atwood Ave. Olbrich Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See licen… options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on … Read more

  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 6 - 8pm

    Location: 25 Burrows Rd. Burrows Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See licen… options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on … Read more

  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Location: 1155 Olin-Turville Court Olin Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See licen… options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on … Read more

  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5 - 7pm

    Location: 824 Knickerbocker Pl. Wingra Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See licen… options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on … Read more

  • Learn to Fish with WI DNR

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 5 - 7pm

    Location: 410 Blair St. Law Park


    Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild. For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See licen… options. Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be on … Read more