Prairie Plants with Sylvia Marek ~ Take a fun and eductional hike with Arboretum Naturalist Sylvia Marek.  Sylvia loves to help people explore nature with all their senses.  Learn about the prairie plants, wetland ponds, and oak openings that provide critical habitat for native Wisconsin bees, butterflies, birds and animals. 

Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Madison Audubon Society, and Owen Conservation Park supporters. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Owen Conservation Park are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round 2:30-4pm. No registration required. No pets are allowed.