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Beep! Beep! Coyote on the trail!
On a frigid winter’s day, it did happen. I saw a coyote on the trail.
jonathanashipley
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Current conservation projects underway by Madison Parks
We have lots to report about conservation projects on Madison’s portion of the Cherokee Marsh public lands.
Paul Quinlan
Jan 31, 20252 min read


The Quiet Month: February at Cherokee Marsh
February is a quiet month here at the marsh. That is, until a wind comes.
jonathanashipley
Jan 29, 20252 min read


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


Even in winter, life abounds
The marsh is a snowy wasteland. Or is it? I hear Canada geese with their rapturous calls on the Yahara. Even in winter, life abounds.
jonathanashipley
Jan 5, 20253 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


Carol of the Chickadee: December at Cherokee Marsh
The holidays are upon us and the marsh is quieted by the soft wind and softer snow flurries.
jonathanashipley
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Mounds and Mortality
For more than 12,000 years, people have lived and died here.
jonathanashipley
Nov 12, 20242 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


The Wind Wolves of October: Autumn at Cherokee Marsh
Autumn comes, as it does, with crispness in the air, color in the leaves, and introspection in the mind.
jonathanashipley
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Leaves of Grass: September in the Marsh
More than 400 species of plants exist on Wisconsin’s prairies. Whitman would have delighted in the rich variety, the rolling canvas of land
jonathanashipley
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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