Events & Activities:

Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nature Play Group | Monona Public Libarary

Meet new friends in nature.  Nature Playgroup is an excellent way for children and their adults to socialize. We meet in the green space outside the children’s area entrance off of Schluter Road.

Activities may include but are not limited to open-ended play, blocks, storytelling, puppets, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more!

Ages 2-6 but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome. If the weather is questionable (too cold/chance of storms/other advisories), we move our nature-themed activities into the storyroom.   Learn more.

Friday-Sunday, April 11-13 | Lil’ Badger Consignment Sale | Monona Community Center

Go green, buy used.  Buy and sell gently used baby gear, kids clothing, toys, games, books, puzzles and more! Sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens and teens!  Learn more.

Saturday, April 12 | Clean Up Day | San Damiano Park

Care for green spaces while enjoying lakefront views.  Join us for an early Earth Day celebration as we come together to care for the captivating 10-acre San Damiano property. Roll up your sleeves and help with important seasonal tasks, including picking up litter, freshening up flower beds, spreading mulch, and clearing sticks from the lawn.

After the clean-up, Friends of San Damiano invites all volunteers from the past year to attend a Volunteer Appreciation Event. Enjoy light refreshments, relax, and connect with others who share a love for this unique Lake Monona property.  Learn more.

Monday- Saturday, April 14 – April 19 | City of Monona Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event | Clean Sweep

Reduce and reuse. Monona residents can purchase a discounted voucher ($5, instead of $15) to enter the landfill for waste disposal or reuse at Clean Sweep.  After source reduction, we advocate for reuse of materials whenever possible. Clean Sweep accepts products that are still useable and redistributes them in their Product Exchange Room. Common items that can be picked up for free include: paints, solvents, cleaners, lawn and garden products, and automotive products.  Learn more.

Monday, April 21 | Trash Bash | Monona Parks & Recreation

Celebrate Earth Day with a spirited clean up of our community.  The timer is set. Here’s your chance to do your part! Join Monona Parks & Recreation for the DO MORE Trash Bash. We provide trash bags and disposable gloves, you supply the hands! See how much trash you can pick up before the clock runs out. See how much cleaning you can do in 1 hour — competitively!

Check-in:                         12:30 – 1:00 pm
Clean-Up Time:              1:00 – 2:30 pm
Clean-Up Locations:      Park Spaces

Step 1: Choose to participate!
Step 2: Register! That’ll allow you to legitimize your presence.
Step 3: Show Up and Show Off!

Learn more & register.

Thursday  – Saturday  April 24 – 26, 8-4p | Dean House Back Porch (Garage) Sale 

Reuse!  Everything we need already exists.  Find a large variety of items from antique to modern. Proceeds support the work of Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society and the maintenance of the historic Nathaniel & Harriet Dean House museum.  Learn more.

April 25 | Arbor Day Tree Planting | Monona Parks & Recreation

Add more green to your space.  Order tree varieties sure to survive in our climate, with discounts available through a bulk order made by Parks & Recreation.  Order in February, pick up in April.  Learn more.

April 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Bird & Nature Adventures | Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Get out and enjoy our green spaces.  Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into the beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. These are free nature outings and no registration is required. Co-sponsored by Madison FUN Friends of Urban Nature partner groups Madison Parks, Madison Audubon, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, and Friends of Edna Taylor Conservation Park.  Learn more.

April 26 @ 9-12:30pm | Dash for Down Syndrome | Gigi’s Playhouse @ Winnequah Park

Enjoy our green spaces, support a great cause.  Register as a team or individual to sprint, jog, walk, or cheer.  Find lots of fun activities happening in the park.  Check out options for fundraising in advance to make extra impact.   This years theme: super heroes.  Learn more.

Saturday, April 26 @ 8-12pm | FREE E-Cyling Event | Goodwill Monona @ Hilldale Madison

Head to Madison to support as sustainable Monona business.  Mark your calendars, pack up your donations, and join us at HILLDALE for a FREE E-cycling event. All electronics in any condition (except TVs/Tube TVs) can be dropped off for safe recycling. Wrap up your spring cleaning and bring along any clothing and household items for quick and easy donation.

Drive up, Drop off, Do GOOD!
Hilldale South Parking Lot (behind L.L. Bean)  Learn more.