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Cherokee Marsh is

Dane County’s Largest Wetland

 

Since 2007, we’ve worked to protect, restore, and foster appreciation and enjoyment of the lands, waters, and living beauty of Cherokee Marsh. Learn more about this
Wetland Gem.

 

Sandhill Crane explores an icy shoreline.

News

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Our Programs

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​Upcoming Events

  • Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 05
    Cherokee Marsh –Mendota Unit
    Dec 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh –Mendota Unit, 34 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh –Mendota Unit, 34 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    We're continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush from the Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit. Join us!
  • Volunteer Appreciation Event, Madison Parks
    Volunteer Appreciation Event, Madison Parks
    Thu, Dec 05
    Madison Parks Facility
    Dec 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:40 PM
    Madison Parks Facility, 330 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:40 PM
    Madison Parks Facility, 330 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715, USA
    All Madison Parks volunteers are welcome to attend this gathering!
  • Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 12
    Cherokee Marsh, Mendota Unit
    Dec 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh, Mendota Unit, 34 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh, Mendota Unit, 34 Knutson Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    We're continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush from the Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit. Join us!
  • Christmas Bird Count 2024
    Christmas Bird Count 2024
    Sat, Dec 14
    Cherokee Marsh lands and nearby areas
    Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh lands and nearby areas
    Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh lands and nearby areas
    Help count birds at Cherokee Marsh and nearby areas as part of the annual statewide/national Christmas Bird Count.
  • December FOCM Board Meeting
    December FOCM Board Meeting
    Wed, Dec 18
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    Dec 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Brush-Cutting Work Parties
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 19
    Location is TBD
    Dec 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Dec 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    We're continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush from the Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit. Join us!
  • Candlelight Walk at Warner Park
    Candlelight Walk at Warner Park
    Sat, Jan 11
    Warner Park
    Jan 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Jan 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Explore the trails of Warner Park by candlelight and enjoy the fires and marshmallows to toast.
  • 2025 Annual Meeting, Friends of Cherokee Marsh
    2025 Annual Meeting, Friends of Cherokee Marsh
    Sat, Jan 25
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center , 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center , 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Friends and Parks updates, board election, plus learn fascinating things about Wisconsin's native mussels!

A Place of Beauty & Diversity

There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. 

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