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Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

Outreach & Education

We offer a wide variety of educational opportunities for all ages and abilities. Check out our program offerings listed below to learn more and reach out if you are interested in a program. We are not able to accommodate all requests, but welcome opportunities to connect with new audiences across the county.

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Speaker and Presentation Requests

Staff may be available to attend local meetings or workshops to provide updates on department projects. Past presentations have included topics such as conservation careers, water quality initiatives, and agricultural cost-share programs, to name a few.

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Field Days & Demonstrations

Staff are available to help with field days and demonstrations that showcase conservation practices on working farms for peer-to-peer learning between farms. Reach out to our Land Conservation staff to learn more.

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Environmental Education Program Requests

Can't make it to our scheduled programs? Our Nature in Session program brings outdoor education experiences to your doorstep. Visit the Heritage Center website to learn more about what programs we offer or to request a custom program or presentation.

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Rainfall Simulator

The Department has a tabletop and trailer rainfall simulator that can be requested for programs and events.  A rainfall simulator is a unique educational tool that demonstrates what happens when rain falls on different surfaces such as farm fields, pastures, and prairies.

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Junior Naturalist Summer Camp

A full-day, week-long camp for youth ages 6 – 14 based at our Heritage Center education facility. The camp is comparably priced to other childcare options and includes engaging outdoor activities that encourage youth to explore the outdoors.

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Event Calendar

We offer educational events, family-friendly programs, field days, and learning opportunities throughout the year. Visit our event calendar to see what is coming up!