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Friends Board Members, Officers Elected in January
Sheila Leary was elected president, Timothy Baker as vice president, Lesleigh Luttrell as treasurer, and Wendy Murkve as secretary.

Sheila Leary
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Jan Axelson retires from Friends Board
We honored outgoing board president Jan Axelson for her 19 years of board service with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh.

Sheila Leary
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Help sew bags for seed collecting
Help sew bags for seed collecting

Sheila Leary
Jan 27, 20251 min read


2024 Year in Review Video
a video that shows the Friends' activities in 2024

Sheila Leary
Jan 25, 20251 min read


Friends Donations Supported 260 Hours of Additional Conservation Work by Madison Parks
The funds donated to the city were used to support 260 hours from seasonal staffers.

Sheila Leary
Jan 3, 20252 min read


It's Time to Renew Your FOCM Membership
It's Time to Renew Your Membership. All memberships expire on December 31.

Sheila Leary
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Meet our board candidates
Statements from the slate of board candidates for four positions with terms that will end at our member meeting in January, 2025.
janaxelson
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Owl the Fun at Hayrides & Hikes!
A beautiful October Saturday for our annual Hayrides & Hikes event.

Sheila Leary
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Volunteers Needed to Collect Seeds from Prairies and Woodlands
by Jan Axelson, president of the Friends board Each fall, groups of volunteers fan out across Dane County to collect seeds from prairies...
janaxelson
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Your Donations Support Restoration Work
The Friends are donating $5,000 each to Madison & Dane County Parks annually to support restoration crew hours.
janaxelson
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Leaf-free Streets Make Clean Waters
More than 50% of the annual amount of phosphorus in urban stormwater can come from leaves in the street.

Sheila Leary
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Bird houses for Chickadees and House Wrens Available
Sparrow-proof bird houses for chickadees and house wrens available

Sheila Leary
Oct 2, 20242 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Aug 31, 20241 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Aug 21, 20242 min read


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....

Sheila Leary
Aug 21, 20241 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Aug 21, 20241 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Jul 31, 20241 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Jul 31, 20241 min read


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...

Sheila Leary
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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