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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.

 

A hillside of trees in autumn colors reflects in the water of the Upper Yahara River at Cherokee Marsh.
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​Upcoming Events

  • Birding by Ear Meet-up
    Birding by Ear Meet-up
    Birding by Ear Meet-up
    Sat, Oct 12
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
    Oct 12, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the Marsh. Train yourself to listen for the birds rather than looking for them!
  • Seed Collection Days at Yahara Heights County Park
    Seed Collection Days at Yahara Heights County Park
    Multiple Dates
    Seed Collection Days at Yahara Heights County Park
    Wed, Oct 16
    Yahara Heights County Park
    Oct 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Yahara Heights County Park, Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Yahara Heights County Park, Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Join Dane Co. Parks Natural Areas staff for a morning collecting seeds in the beautiful prairie!
  • October FOCM Board Meeting
    October FOCM Board Meeting
    October FOCM Board Meeting
    Wed, Oct 16
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    Oct 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Saturday Seed Collecting at Yahara Heights
    Saturday Seed Collecting at Yahara Heights
    Saturday Seed Collecting at Yahara Heights
    Sat, Oct 19
    Yahara Heights County Park
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Yahara Heights County Park, 5140 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Yahara Heights County Park, 5140 Caton Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
    Collect native prairie seeds at Yahara Heights on a SATURDAY! Sponsored by the Four Lakes chapter of the Sierra Club.
  • Hayrides & Hikes at Cherokee Marsh
    Hayrides & Hikes at Cherokee Marsh
    Hayrides & Hikes at Cherokee Marsh
    Sat, Oct 19
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
    Oct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6908 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6908 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Tour Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park (North Unit) aboard a tractor-pulled hay wagon, enjoy kids' nature activities, take a short guided (or self-guided) hike, or do all! Plus enjoy free hot cider, a campfire, and marshmallows to roast on the fire.
  • Bird & Nature Adventure: Ice Age Geology
    Bird & Nature Adventure: Ice Age Geology
    Bird & Nature Adventure: Ice Age Geology
    Sun, Nov 03
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
    Nov 03, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Nov 03, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Join Dave Mickelson, world-renowned Ice Age geologist and UW-Madison professor emeritus, for a walk to understand glacial geology at the Marsh!
  • November FOCM Board Meeting (1)
    November FOCM Board Meeting (1)
    November FOCM Board Meeting (1)
    Wed, Nov 20
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center
    Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Bird & Nature Adventure: Fall Colors
    Bird & Nature Adventure: Fall Colors
    Bird & Nature Adventure: Fall Colors
    Sun, Oct 06
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
    Oct 06, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Oct 06, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
    Join naturalist John Newman for a walk to view fall colors at the Marsh!

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