Events

« January 08, 2010 - February 07, 2010 »
 
01 / 8
01 / 9
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

January 9 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Core Area and Curtis Prairie." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 608-265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

01 / 10
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

January 10 - Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Arboretum Walk: "What's Happening?" Aldo Leopold and his graduate students kept journals recording the timing of natural events (phenology). This practice is a good way to increase observational skills and learn about nature. Look for current natural events and discover what we have learned from records kept here since Leopold's time.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:30 pm

January 10 - Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Arboretum Families Walk: "All About Snow." Snow comes in many forms, and it is said that no two snowflakes are alike. Even if there is no snow on the ground, the naturalist will help families explore the magic of snow.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:
Events are open to the public, and tours take place regardless of weather unless the naturalist decides it would be unsafe. Call 608-263-7888 if in doubt. Unless otherwise noted, public events are free and tours begin at the Arboretum Visitor Center. Visit our Web site at uwarboretum.org

01 / 11
01 / 12
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Date: Tuesday - 01/12/2010
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Monona Public Library
Green Tuesdays: Films & Lectures on Sustainability

Got Trees? Learn how to create and support a healthy urban forest by attending “Urban Forests: 101″ with presenters from Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens.

01 / 13
01 / 14
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Thursday, January 14th
Vom Fass “Comfort Foods”
6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 – please register directly with Vom Fass
Welcome to January in Wisconsin. The weather gets cold, the skies are dark and everyone wants to just cuddle up by the fire. So what is better than comfort food? The folks at Vom Fass agree. This class will exhibit a few of their favorites, including home-cooked mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and more!

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

01 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

This is a documentary that talks about industrial food. Look it up on the web to get a better understanding.
The show will start at 7:00 PM Jan 15th.
It will be held at the Mt. Vernon Shop in the heart of Mt. Vernon. (Corner of G & 92)
Bring a chair and refreshments of your choice.
There will be a discussion about the movie afterwards.
This will be an interesting and enlightening evening.

01 / 16
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

January 16 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Grady Tract." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot. For more information: 608-265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:30 pm

January 16 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Saturday, January 16th
Intro to Kombucha
2:00-3:30 p.m. $25 (includes starter kit)
Come and learn how to make homebrewed Kombucha with Instructor Ania Fields. Kombucha is a naturally fermented drink full of health benefits, vitamins, probiotics, enzymes and more. Over 2000 years of history goes into a drink you can make right in your own kitchen. And it tastes delicious! Learn how to make this miracle beverage at a fraction of the cost and boost your immune system for the winter! All supplies to make your first batch at home will be included!

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Tiki Torch Toboggan and Campfire Cookout
at Aldo Leopold Nature Center Black Earth Campus

01 / 17
01 / 18
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Benefit meal to protect water set Jan. 18 in Madison

A benefit to defend a landmark court ruling protecting Wisconsin’s water will be held Monday, Jan. 18, at the Dardanelles Restaurant in Madison.

Rural citizens who’ve been working for 9 years to obtain surface and drinking water protections are holding the benefit. Several farmers are donating food, including lamb from pastured livestock, for the meal, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1851 W. Monroe St.

01 / 19
01 / 20
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Wednesday, January 20th
Pretzels for Pints
10:00-11:00 a.m. $5 per child
Learn how to roll and twist your own pretzel! We will make traditional Dutch pretzels as well as cinnamon sugar bites! Bring a parent or favorite adult to help you create letters or traditional twisty shapes! Ages 3-5

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Wednesday, January 20th
Pakistani Cuisine
6:00-8:00 p.m. $25
Join Huma Siddiqui for a hands-on Samosa class! Samosas are delicious little pastries, stuffed with spicy potatoes and deep fried to perfection. To accompany these tasty delights, we will create Raita, a yogurt based side sauce with cumin and cilantro. And for the main course: Kofta, beef meatballs simmered in spicy tomato sauce and Pulao, Basmati rice cooked with onions and fragrant whole spices.

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Wed. Jan. 20th 7:00 pm UW-Madison Memorial Union (check Today in the Union TITU for exact location).

Report Back from the Copenhagen and the U.N. Climate Change Conference!

Slideshow and discussion with:

Molly Stentz, News Director of WORT Community Radio and reporter for Free Speech Radio News
and John E. Peck, executive director of Family Farm Defenders and observer for La Via Campesina.

What transpired both inside and outside the official COP15 event?
Why did this latest round of climate negotiations collapse?
Where is the global climate justice movement headed now?

01 / 21
01 / 22
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Friday, January 22nd
The Gluten-Free Gang: Homemade Pizza!
4:30-6:00 p.m. $5
This is the start of our brand new gluten-free kid’s cooking series! Whether you can’t have gluten or you just want to find out how delicious it can be, this class will teach us the tricks of making gluten-free foods fun and tasty! Come meet new friends and take home a fresh dough recipe that will wow your entire family! Ages 6-12

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

01 / 23
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

January 23 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Core Area and Curtis Prairie." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 608-265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Saturday, January 23rd
Second Annual Chili Cook-off
1:00-3:00 p.m. Free
Who’s already thinking warm thoughts to get through this cold winter? We sure are here at Whole Food Market, so we thought we’d help weather the weather with a piping hot chili cook-off! Come by and sample great chili recipes from each department as they battle over who is the supreme chili king or queen. Place your vote and enter to win one of several great “getting through the winter” prizes.

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue

01 / 24
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm

January 24 - Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m.

Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families: "Animal Life in the Winter Woods, Prairies and Wetlands." January Family Day at the Arboretum is a drop-in event where families can discover what animals eat, where they live, and how they spend the winter. Animal furs, skulls and mounts will be on display, and families can make an animal identification booklet to take home. A naturalist-led walk takes place from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

January 24 - Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Arboretum Walk: "Winter Water." In the winter, springs provide water for wildlife, while inhabitants of frozen ponds have made special adaptations to stay alive. Learn what happens in and around ponds, wetlands and springs this time of year.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

01 / 25
01 / 26
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Tuesday, January 26th
Sneaky Snacks
4:30-6:00 p.m. $5
From hotdogs corn muffins to donuts, we will sneak secret healthy ingredients into our favorite treats to trick even our parents into snacking with us! Learn how delicious it can be to eat old favorites with a healthy twist. Ages 6-12

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

NELSON INSTITUTE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM

Please join us for the first forum seminar of the semester. This spring the topic is "Exploring the Challenges of the Yahara Lakes." A proposed highway development north of Lake Mendota -- a "north beltline" -- might affect future development patterns, farming and water quality. We'll look at the proposed North Mendota Parkway and explore implications for the Lake Mendota watershed.

North Mendota Parkway:
Urbanization and Water Quality Issues

Presentation:
BRIAN STANDING, Senior Planner, Dane County Planning and Development

01 / 27
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Wednesday, January 27th
First Tastes: The Adventures of Baby Food Making
6:00-7:30 p.m. $15

01 / 28
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Thursday, January 28th
Mangeons et Parlons! (Let’s Eat & Speak!)
4:30-6:00 p.m. $10
Whether you have never spoken a word of French or you are a natural, this class will be tons of fun! Learn how to make scrumptious Coulant au chocolat (chocolate lava cake), and while we wait for our warm cakes to bake we will play French games to practice our vocab! Take home your own set of French food flash cards to practice at home! Ages 7-12

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

01 / 29
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Friday, January 29th
Indian Cooking
6:00-8:30 p.m. $25
Join Neeta Saluja and learn how to prepare the perfect Indian meal for a cold winter night. Savor Palak Kadhi, seasoned and sautéed spinach cooked with flavored yogurt sauce and garbanzo bean flour. Discover the secrets of Green Mango Chutney and learn how to recreate Khickri, a wonderful moong lentil, vegetable and rice dish to warm up on the chilliest evenings.

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

01 / 30
Start: 10:30 am
End: 3:30 pm

Children of the Rainforest:
Ton Ko-Thi African Dance and Drumming

January 30 Saturday Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Saturday, January 30th
Big Game Day Taste Fair
1:00-3:00 p.m. Free
Get out of the kitchen and onto that couch! Let Whole Foods Market show you how to kick it off right with foods that make it easy to entertain. Wow your guests with scrumptious options that are a natural fit for a winning game!

All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison unless otherwise noted
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Theobroma cacao – “Food of the Gods” Presentation at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

January 30 Saturday 6:30 – 8 pm

Walk-ins welcome

$12 Olbrich members/$15 public

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

January 30 - Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Arboretum Night Walk: "Moonlight and Magic." "Winter's moon makes magic of the night," said outdoor writer Hal Borland. While we can't guarantee clear skies, we are sure to find some enchantment on this full-moon evening.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:
Events are open to the public, and tours take place regardless of weather unless the naturalist decides it would be unsafe. Call 608-263-7888 if in doubt. Unless otherwise noted, public events are free and tours begin at the Arboretum Visitor Center. Visit our Web site at uwarboretum.org

01 / 31
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

January 31 - Sunday, 12:30-3 p.m.

Arboretum Class: "Raingardens." Landscape your yard with wildflowers planted to help absorb stormwater and recharge ground water. Topics include design, plant choice, placement, and implementation of native rain gardens. Instructor: Molly Fifield Murray, Arboretum education manager, MSLA. Fee: $18 ($15 for members of the Friends of the Arboretum). Registration required. Contact the Arboretum for a registration form, or register and pay online at uwarboretum.org

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Make an Antique Planter at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

January 31 Sunday 1 – 4 pm

Registration Deadline: January 25

$45 Olbrich members/$57 public

02 / 1
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Public Meeting Scheduled on the 2010 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program in Dane County
February 1, 2010

7:00 pm

Sequoya Branch Library

4340 Tokay Blvd.

Madison, WI 53711

02 / 2
02 / 3
Start: 7:00 pm

League of Women Voters of Dane County Forum

Healthcare Reform and Wisconsin

Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and Karen Timberlake, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will discuss how proposed federal healthcare reforms will impact programs in Wisconsin at the Dane County League of Women Voters forum Wednesday, February 3.

Start: 7:15 pm
End: 10:15 pm

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)
http://www.wisconsincooks.org/chew

Next Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
7:15 PM

“REAP Food Group's Farm-to-School Program”

02 / 4
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

The City of Middleton Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee Presents:
Monthly Sustainability Seminar
Composting and Vermiculture
Joe Van Rossum, Recycling Specialist at the Solid & Hazardous Waste
Education Center

Considering composting your food waste? Want to hear more about how red wiggler worms eat food scraps and produce vermicompost? Check out February’s Sustainability Seminar to find out how you can compost at home. It’s simple!

02 / 5
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Artists Opening Reception Featuring
Helen Mary Beck, Juliann Carbin & Paula Sparks
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
5p-9p
&
Paula Sparks Jewelry Trunk Show
Saturday, Feb. 6th 10a-3p
Absolutely Art
2322 Atwood Ave.
608-249-9100
www.absolutelyartllc.com

Absolutely Art & Café Zoma proudly present Helen Beck, Julianne Carbin, and Paula Sparks, our featured artists for February.

02 / 6
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Artists Opening Reception Featuring
Helen Mary Beck, Juliann Carbin & Paula Sparks
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
5p-9p
&
Paula Sparks Jewelry Trunk Show
Saturday, Feb. 6th 10a-3p
Absolutely Art
2322 Atwood Ave.
608-249-9100
www.absolutelyartllc.com

Absolutely Art & Café Zoma proudly present Helen Beck, Julianne Carbin, and Paula Sparks, our featured artists for February.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 6th
Stress Evaluation and Chair Massage
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free
Are you STRESSED? Join Dr. David Dow, D.C. L.Ac., for a free stress evaluation and chair massage. Fill out a complementary stress survey and have a chance to talk with Dr. David Dow to learn about how the levels of stress in your life may be affecting your health. Receive a high tech nerve function diagnostic test to see how well your nerves are functioning. Afterwards, reduce those stress levels with a chair massage. Come and treat your body to some health.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Saturday, February 6th
The Science of Breath
6:30–7:30 p.m. Free
Experience an internationally acclaimed science of breath workshop presented by lecturer Prajkta Date, featuring innovative breathing techniques that can reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. The workshop will introduce the Art of Living organization and its program. Reported experiences from the program include reduced stress, better sleep, more energy and enthusiasm, improved focus and concentration, better relationships, reduced anxiety and depression.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

“Chocolate Country” Documentary Film & Presentation

at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

February 6 Saturday 6:30 – 8 pm

Walk-ins Welcome

$9 Olbrich members/$11 public

Take the unique opportunity to see the award-winning documentary “Chocolate Country” then hear about the bitter history of chocolate in person from Lynn Handler, Northwest Earth Institute Program Coordinator and award-winning educator and

02 / 7
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

February 7 - Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m.

Arboretum Walk "Halfway to Spring." We are between the winter solstice and spring equinox, but it won't seem much like spring even with the increasing light. We will visit the prairies, woodlands and marshland boardwalks near the Visitor Center.

GENERAL ARBORETUM EVENT INFORMATION:
Events are open to the public, and tours take place regardless of weather unless the naturalist decides it would be unsafe. Call 608-263-7888 if in doubt. Unless otherwise noted, tours are free and begin at the Arboretum Visitor Center. Visit our Web site at uwarboretum.org

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