Butterflies and Wildflowers of Cherokee Marsh
Sat, Jun 27
|Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North
Observe butterflies as they take nectar from wildflowers or minerals from gravel. Learn about their identification, behaviors, and lifestyles.
Time & Location
Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North, 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
About the event
Tod Highsmith and Fred Dike will lead this 2-hour walk at the Cherokee Marsh North Unit. We will observe a variety of butterflies as they take nectar from wildflowers and learn about their identification, behaviors, and lifestyles. Bring water and binoculars (close-focusing ones if you have them). Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat for protection from the sun. Prepare for the mosquitoes that will be accompanying us on this walk.
This is a joint trip of the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, and Friends of Cherokee Marsh.
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, registration is limited to 25 people. Registration will open 6 weeks in advance on the Monday of that week.
Questions? Contact Brenna Marsicek at bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473.
DIRECTIONS: Meet at the upper Cherokee Marsh parking lot at the north end of Sherman Ave. (6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI.)
FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Tod Highsmith and Fred Dike