One of the most valuable tools in restoring Wisconsin’s native communities is prescribed fire, and this is especially true in a wetland.

On a frigid winter’s day, it did happen. I saw a coyote on the trail.

We have lots to report about conservation projects on Madison’s portion of the Cherokee Marsh public lands.

February is a quiet month here at the marsh. That is, until a wind comes.

Sheila Leary was elected president, Timothy Baker as vice president, Lesleigh Luttrell as treasurer, and Wendy Murkve as secretary.

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

Help sew bags for seed collecting

a video that shows the Friends' activities in 2024

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.

The funds donated to the city were used to support 260 hours from seasonal staffers.

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

Statements from the slate of board candidates for four positions with terms that will end at our member meeting in January, 2025.

The holidays are upon us and the marsh is quieted by the soft wind and softer snow flurries.

For more than 12,000 years, people have lived and died here.

A beautiful October Saturday for our annual Hayrides & Hikes event.

by Jan Axelson, president of the Friends board Each fall, groups of volunteers fan out across Dane County to collect seeds from prairies...

The Friends are donating $5,000 each to Madison & Dane County Parks annually to support restoration crew hours.

More than 50% of the annual amount of phosphorus in urban stormwater can come from leaves in the street.

Sparrow-proof bird houses for chickadees and house wrens available

Autumn comes, as it does, with crispness in the air, color in the leaves, and introspection in the mind.