Save the Date: John Muir Chapter Summer Fundraiser June 1
April 29, 2017
Plan on joining us Thursday, June 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the John Muir Chapter summer celebration - Locally Grown, Nationally Known at John Wall Family Pavilion in Tenney Park, 402 N. Thornton Ave. (entrance off of Sherman Avenue)We will...
Saving the planet starts at home
April 29, 2017
The annual Madison Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale is on Saturday, May 13 at the Alliant Energy Center parking lot. Pre-order online before May 1st and save an additional $10 off your purchase and pay no shipping. This event is open to both Madison...
Activists' Tour of the Capitol May 3
April 29, 2017
You've probably seen the Capitol hundreds of times and probably been there a dozen. But do you know how to find your legislator's office? Where hearings are held? Where the press room is? Join us to learn how you can...
Lake View Hill Park Hike with John Muir's great-grandson
April 20, 2017
On Friday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. join Bill Hanna, great-grandson of John Muir, and his wife, for a walk at Lakeview Hill County Park, one of the spots John Muir enjoyed and wrote about during his time in Madison. The park contains 20-acre woods and...
Label Storm Drains
April 20, 2017
Join a group of us going out Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. to label storm drains in a nearby neighborhood. We will meet at the First Unitarian Society parking lot at 900 University Bay Drive. Labeling a neighborhood helps raise awareness that what we...
Madison Climate March
April 20, 2017
Join us Earth Day, April 22 when we march for climate, jobs, and justice! Take it a step further and demand that MG&E provide 100 percent renewable energy for Wisconsin! It's time to take action! The climate march kicks off at 2 p.m. at the...
Spring Hike, New Glarus Woods State Park April 1
February 19, 2017
Join David Smith as he leads his annual 4–5 mile hike through prairies and forests at New Glarus Woods State Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. The hike is moderate with rolling hills and ravines and a great opportunity to observe and learn...
Wilderness First Aid Training Course March 25-26
February 19, 2017
Dr. Wendy Watson is offering a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on March 25 and 26 at the Iola Winter Sports Club's Chalet (aka Phil Johnsrud's ski hill) at E398 County Road MM, near Iola, WI. The class is designed for outdoor...
Upcoming Cruisin' for Cuisine Outings
February 18, 2017
Cruisin' is a casual dinner group that meets monthly at a locally owned Madison area restaurants. We order off the menu, everyone gets their own check, and non-members are welcome to join us. This year's selections includes some new...
Citizens Water Lobby Day Wednesday, February 8
February 2, 2017
On February 8, join other citizens concerned about the quantity and quality of their water by visiting the state Capitol or calling your state legislators. Together, we will express our concerns about water depletion, drinking water contaminated by...