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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.

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View a video about Cherokee Marsh from Madison Parks.

Sandhill Crane explores an icy shoreline.
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​Upcoming Events

  • Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Mon, Jan 27
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Jan 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Brush cutting, possible brush burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush.
  • Pushups, Dreys, and Cavities (Bird & Nature Adventure)
    Pushups, Dreys, and Cavities (Bird & Nature Adventure)
    Pushups, Dreys, and Cavities (Bird & Nature Adventure)
    Sun, Feb 02
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
    Feb 02, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Feb 02, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Join Naturalist Alex Singer on a walk to discover where animals live and feed in the winter!
  • Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Multiple Dates
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Mon, Feb 03
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit
    Feb 03, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Feb 03, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Brush cutting, possible brush pile burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush.
  • Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Multiple Dates
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Mon, Feb 10
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Feb 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Feb 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Brush cutting, possible brush burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush.
  • Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Multiple Dates
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Mendota Unit
    Mon, Feb 17
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit
    Feb 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Feb 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Westport Meadows Park & Mendota Unit, 4338 Beilfuss Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Brush cutting, possible brush pile burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush.
  • February FOCM Board Meeting
    February FOCM Board Meeting
    February FOCM Board Meeting
    Wed, Feb 19
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    Feb 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Feb 19, 2025, 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 at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Multiple Dates
    Brush-Cutting at Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Mon, Feb 24
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area
    Feb 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Feb 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Natural Resource Area, 5129 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Brush cutting, possible brush burning, depending on the weather. We'll continuing our work to clear honeysuckle, buckthorn, and burning bush.

A Place of Beauty & Diversity

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

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