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Contribute to the Cherokee Marsh Conservation Fund
Cherokee Marsh is the largest wetland in Dane County, Wisconsin. The marsh is located just upstream from Lake Mendota, along the Yahara River and Token Creek (map).
The Friends of Cherokee Marsh formed in 2006 to protect, preserve, and restore the beauty, value, and health of Cherokee Marsh and the upper Yahara River watershed.
Events
Monthly Bird and Nature Walk
Sunday, Feb 1, 1:30 – 3 pm
Sunday, Mar 1, 1:30 – 3 pm
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First Sunday of every month, 1:30 – 3 pm
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit
Free, family-friendly bird and nature walks. Sponsored by Madison Parks, the Friends of Cherokee Marsh and Madison Audubon Society.
Moonlight / candlelight walk
Saturday, January 24, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit
Tour the marsh by the light of the moon. We’ll have candles set out to show the route. Then warm up with hot cider by the fire. Due to lack of snow, this event will be a walk. Sponsored by the Friends of Cherokee Marsh.
Annual Member Meeting
Saturday, January 31
10:00 – 10:30 am—member meeting. Annual report and elect
directors for 2014-2015.
10:30 – 11:30 am—What’s the buzz: Wisconsin’s bees and how you can help with Dr. Hannah Gaines Day
Lakeview Branch Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave.
Our special guest this year is Dr. Hannah Gaines Day, a
Research Associate in the Department of Entomology at
UW-Madison. Dr. Gaines Day will talk on What’s the buzz:
Wisconsin’s bees and how you can help.
Why are bees important? One in every three bites we eat
depends on pollinators to transfer the pollen that plants
need to produce seeds and fruits. Our most important
pollinators are bees, but in recent years, their numbers
have been falling.
Learn about the diversity, natural history, and importance
of native and managed bees. Dr. Gaines Day will also
review current research at UW-Madison and provide
suggestions for how we all can help the bees.
At 10 am, before the presentation, we’ll hold a short
business meeting to elect directors for 2015-2016.
Everyone, member and non-member, is welcome at both
events.
If you need further enticement to attend, we’ll have
refreshments and our popular door prizes donated by local
businesses.