Nature Net

Through rain and shine, we had so much fun celebrating Nature Everywhere Weekend! Thank you to everyone who spent time outside with us. Whether it’s lakeside bingo or yoga with goats, there’s no limit to the adventures one can experience while out appreciating the natural world!

Check out snapshots from some of the many fun events held over last weekend. To explore more nature-based activities this summer, visit natureeverywheremadison.org for our events calendar. Link in bio.

Until next year!

Through rain and shine, we had so much fun celebrating Nature Everywhere Weekend! Thank you to everyone who spent time outside with us. Whether it's lakeside bingo or yoga with goats, there's no limit to the adventures one can experience while out appreciating the natural world!

Check out snapshots from some of the many fun events held over last weekend. To explore more nature-based activities this summer, visit natureeverywhere.org for our events calendar. Link in bio.

Until next year!

Take a stroll through the UW Arboretum while searching for dragonflies and damselflies! Participants will identify different species and collect data on the insects for Odonata, the Arboretum's dragonfly and damselfly monitoring project.

Activity recommended for ages 12 and up. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars if possible.

🌿 Visit natureeverywheremadison.org or click the link in our bio to view our events calendar for more nature-based programming! 🌿

Looking for the best nature spots in Madison this summer? We’ve got you covered!

Head to Vilas (Henry) Park on the West side for the perfect mix of outdoor fun and natural beauty. Whether you're planning a picnic with friends, hitting the playground, or visiting the iconic (and free!) Henry Vilas Zoo right next door, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌:
🏖 Lakeside activities on Vilas Beach
🎣 Easy access to Lake Wingra for fishing, kayaking, and other water adventures
⚽ Ample green space for recreational activities or simply soaking up some sun
👣 Scenic walking trails around the park
🌸 Two sets of playgrounds for kids of all ages

We'll see you by the water! ☀💐

Visit Turville Point Conservation Park this Sunday, June 7, to celebrate Nature Everywhere Day! Our friends at Madison Parks will be hosting outdoor yoga classes for beginners with Devonna Peters, a Dane County Parks animal meet and greet, and the Dane County Trash Lab mobile exhibit.

Events are free and all ages welcome. See you there!

Register for the events here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/events/2026-06-07/gratitude-in-nature-habitat-restoration-animal-encounters-yoga

Join us at Meadowridge Library tomorrow morning to celebrate spring with a magical, nature-inspired program from

As always, preschool groups, families, and first-timers are all welcome!

We can’t wait to see what animals will visit Meadowridge Library Wednesday morning! Join us for this exciting program where we’ll meet animals and learn about their special features and behaviors that help them survive.

Join us on Monday or Tuesday for the final week of our nature programs at Goodman South and Monroe Street libraries! Don’t miss the fun with educators from Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

Stay tuned—more programs are coming to Meadowridge Library starting on May 13th!

Next Monday and Tuesday, our Spring Nature Series continues with Coral Conant Gilles’ Bird Connection programs at Goodman South and Monroe Street libraries. Join us for storytelling, singing, and bird feeder making as we celebrate the arrival of spring!

Many of our partners and other Madison area organizations are hosting Earth Day events tomorrow and throughout the month. Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved or share ideas in the comments!