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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...

Sheila Leary
Aug 31, 20241 min read


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...
jonathanashipley
Aug 21, 20242 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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