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Students Battle Invasive Plants

Over two days in late August, several shifts of students from Madison Country Day School, adding up to more than 50 sophomores and...

A yellow August at Cherokee Marsh

Essay and photos by Jonathan Shipley “I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love.” —Conor Oberst The...

Snakes alive!

The North Unit of Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park was the site of a small snake survey in July and August 2024. Steve Davis, as part of...

Another Successful Snapshot Day

On August 10, 2024, the Friends of Cherokee Marsh were Madison hosts for the annual search for aquatic invasive species on Snapshot Day....

Return of the goats!

Madison Parks brought herds of goats to Cherokee Marsh again this summer. The prescribed grazing helps control invasive plants that shade...

2024 Master Naturalist trainees visit Cherokee Marsh

On July 27, this year’s trainee class of Wisconsin Master Naturalists visited Cherokee Marsh for rotating sessions with experts on...

A little night magic on annual Moth Walk at Cherokee Marsh

On July 26, during National Moth Week, 16 enthusiasts joined naturalist Jeff Steele for the annual Moth Walk at the Cherokee Marsh North...

Spend a fun morning doing aquatic science!

On August 10, 2024, join in Wisconsin's statewide search for aquatic invasive species. Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day is a...