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SUMMARY:Skate for the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Edgewater Ice Rink daily from Monday\, February 3rd through Friday\, February 7th to Skate for the Lakes. It’s the event where every glide\, spin\, and lap will make a difference! For every ticket sold\, $3 will be donated to Clean Lakes Alliance\, supporting our mission to protect and improve our local lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your family and friends to enjoy the elements\, festive refreshments\, and community fun—all while contributing to cleaner\, healthier waterways. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out\, this is your chance to skate for something bigger. Let’s ice the impact and make every stride count for our lakes! \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Monday\, January 20 and can be purchased at www.IcehouseMadison.com \n\n\n\nSkate for the Lakes rink hours:Monday – Friday\, February 3rd – 7th \n\n\n\n4 – 9 p.m. (open Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. for Tot Time\, kids 5 and under only; skate trainers available for individual use) \n\n\n\nSkate access $10\, with $3 from every ticket donated to Clean Lakes Alliance \n\n\n\nSkate rental $3 or bring your own!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/skate-for-the-lakes/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Skate for the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Edgewater Ice Rink daily from Monday\, February 3rd through Friday\, February 7th to Skate for the Lakes. It’s the event where every glide\, spin\, and lap will make a difference! For every ticket sold\, $3 will be donated to Clean Lakes Alliance\, supporting our mission to protect and improve our local lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your family and friends to enjoy the elements\, festive refreshments\, and community fun—all while contributing to cleaner\, healthier waterways. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out\, this is your chance to skate for something bigger. Let’s ice the impact and make every stride count for our lakes! \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Monday\, January 20 and can be purchased at www.IcehouseMadison.com \n\n\n\nSkate for the Lakes rink hours:Monday – Friday\, February 3rd – 7th \n\n\n\n4 – 9 p.m. (open Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. for Tot Time\, kids 5 and under only; skate trainers available for individual use) \n\n\n\nSkate access $10\, with $3 from every ticket donated to Clean Lakes Alliance \n\n\n\nSkate rental $3 or bring your own!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/skate-for-the-lakes/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skate for the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Edgewater Ice Rink daily from Monday\, February 3rd through Friday\, February 7th to Skate for the Lakes. It’s the event where every glide\, spin\, and lap will make a difference! For every ticket sold\, $3 will be donated to Clean Lakes Alliance\, supporting our mission to protect and improve our local lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your family and friends to enjoy the elements\, festive refreshments\, and community fun—all while contributing to cleaner\, healthier waterways. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out\, this is your chance to skate for something bigger. Let’s ice the impact and make every stride count for our lakes! \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Monday\, January 20 and can be purchased at www.IcehouseMadison.com \n\n\n\nSkate for the Lakes rink hours:Monday – Friday\, February 3rd – 7th \n\n\n\n4 – 9 p.m. (open Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. for Tot Time\, kids 5 and under only; skate trainers available for individual use) \n\n\n\nSkate access $10\, with $3 from every ticket donated to Clean Lakes Alliance \n\n\n\nSkate rental $3 or bring your own!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/skate-for-the-lakes/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Skate for the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Edgewater Ice Rink daily from Monday\, February 3rd through Friday\, February 7th to Skate for the Lakes. It’s the event where every glide\, spin\, and lap will make a difference! For every ticket sold\, $3 will be donated to Clean Lakes Alliance\, supporting our mission to protect and improve our local lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your family and friends to enjoy the elements\, festive refreshments\, and community fun—all while contributing to cleaner\, healthier waterways. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out\, this is your chance to skate for something bigger. Let’s ice the impact and make every stride count for our lakes! \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Monday\, January 20 and can be purchased at www.IcehouseMadison.com \n\n\n\nSkate for the Lakes rink hours:Monday – Friday\, February 3rd – 7th \n\n\n\n4 – 9 p.m. (open Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. for Tot Time\, kids 5 and under only; skate trainers available for individual use) \n\n\n\nSkate access $10\, with $3 from every ticket donated to Clean Lakes Alliance \n\n\n\nSkate rental $3 or bring your own!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/skate-for-the-lakes/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Assets 5K\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, February 8th\, 2025\, for the 6th annual Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk with Major Sponsor Associated Bank and Hosting Sponsor The Edgewater. Shake up your fitness routine and experience our lakes from a whole new perspective – from frozen Lake Mendota! The Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk truly is a bucket-list experience – this event is one of the only races worldwide to be held ENTIRELY on a frozen lake. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE FROZEN ASSETS 5K\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour registration in this event raises important funds for lake improvement projects\, water quality monitoring\, and education! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nDay: Saturday\, February 8th\, 2025Time: 8 – 9:30 a.m. check in | 10 a.m. startLocation: The Edgewater & frozen Lake Mendota (*New in 2025 – if ice conditions are inadequate\, the 5K will be moved to a land course)Course: The 5K course begins off the end of The Edgewater’s pier. Runners and walkers will head out toward Picnic Point\, past the Memorial Union\, before looping back and finishing at The Edgewater.Registration cost:$45 for walking/untimed participants$55 for chip-timed participantsFREE for children 10 & under with purchase of adult registration \n\n\n\nParticipants receive a super soft t-shirt\, courtesy of Lands’ End\, and participants 21+ will receive a post-race beer\, courtesy of Michelob Ultra. \n\n\n\nEVENT FAQS: cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets/#5K \n\n\n\nThank you\, sponsors!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/frozen-assets-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frozen Assets Festival
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Assets Festival\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance on Saturday\, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Frozen Assets\, with Hosting Sponsor The Edgewater! The family-friendly festival at The Edgewater helps connect the community with the lake through free winter activities. Festival attendees can see large show kites\, science demonstrations\, and try ice skating and snowshoeing. Festival goers can also enjoy free hot chocolate and more! \n\n\n\nEach year\, this FUNraiser\, FRIENDraiser\, and FUNDraiser highlights the year-round value of our lakes\, while raising money to protect our waters through lake improvement projects\, educational programming\, and our volunteer water quality monitoring program. When the lakes freeze in Greater Madison\, they become our largest parks. Clean Lakes Alliance hopes community members and visiting guests can interact with our “frozen assets” and appreciate their importance\, even in the middle of the winter. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 8th\, 2025 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)The Edgewater & Lake MendotaFREE\, open to the public \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll-Day Events (Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)\n\n\n\n2025 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships\, Lake MendotaKites on Mendota with Wisconsin Kiter’s Club\, Lake MendotaFree hot chocolate\, Grand PlazaFree ice skating and free skate rental\, The Edgewater Ice Rink and Skate ShopTry snowshoeing\, Lake MendotaExplore how UW-Madison Center for Limnology monitors our lakes in the winter months\, Lake MendotaPlay Plinko (Lake-O)\, Nolen GallerySpin the Price is Right Wheel\, Nolen GallerySnow Snake with members of Ho-Chunk Nation\, Lake MendotaWI Salt Wise booth – hear about how salt use can impact our lakes\, outsideMore events to be announced! \n\n\n\nScheduled Activities (Saturday\, February 8th)\n\n\n\n8 – 9:45 a.m. Check in for Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk\, 5th Floor Registration Tables10 a.m. Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk begins\, Lake Mendota off The Edgewater Pier10 a.m. – 1 p.m. UW Physics “What’s Colder Than Ice?” Lake Mendota10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. IceCube demonstrates Space Dust & Neutrinos\, Outside2:00 p.m. Clean Lakes 101 family-friendly science presentation\, “Frozen Frontiers – Secrets of Life Beneath the Ice\,” The Edgewater Grand Ballroom CMore events to be announced! \n\n\n\nAbout the Festival\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance at The Edgewater for the Frozen Assets Festival! We’ll have FREE\, family-friendly activities on frozen Lake Mendota! Thank you to our hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, and our other sponsors for making this community event possible. \n\n\n\nThe Frozen Assets Festival will kick off with the Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk\, held entirely on the ice in front of The Edgewater. The rest of the day will include family-friendly activities on the ice and The Edgewater Plaza. \n\n\n\nThank you\, sponsors!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/frozen-assets-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Frozen Frontiers - Secrets of Life Beneath the Ice
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us for this in-person edition of Clean Lakes 101 on Saturday\, February 8th from 2 -3 p.m. as part of our free\, family-friendly Frozen Assets Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, enter your information below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore the fascinating adaptations of animals that live beneath lake ice during the winter. We’ll highlight how these species survive in extreme cold\, low oxygen\, and dark environments\, focusing on strategies such as metabolic slowdowns\, specialized breathing techniques\, and unique behaviors to cope with the frozen habitat. Led by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Justin Chenevert\, this family-friendly presentation offers a deeper understanding of the resilience of winter wildlife.   \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nJustin Chenevert (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) began his career in water resources by removing invasive plants from the Charles River outside of Boston\, MA. Soon enough\, he found himself in Madison completing the Water Resources Management master’s program at UW. Justin worked for Clean Lakes Alliance from 2014 – 2016. He supported the volunteer water quality monitoring program and analyzing water quality data. Justin is currently employed by the Department of Natural Resources in the Monitoring section of the Water Quality Bureau. He works on a variety of projects related to lake water quality\, ecology\, and citizen science. In his free time\, Justin enjoys ice fishing and paddling on the Madison lakes and beyond. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater – grand ballroom\, section C\, level 5  (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI 53703). The program runs from 2 – 3 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Limited parking may be available at The Edgewater parking ramp. Otherwise\, parking will be available on area streets or nearby City of Madison parking ramps. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public. They are a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The Edgewater\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP. \n\n\n\nThank you\, 2025 Frozen Assets sponsors!
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-feb-2025/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Aquatic Invasive Species in Wisconsin Lakes - New Insights and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, March 11th at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nIf you’ve spent some time on or around our lakes\, you’ve likely encountered one of the several aquatic invasive species residing in Greater Madison’s lakes. Dr. Tyler Butts will discuss recent research findings about aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin’s lakes\, with a special focus on the Yahara chain of lakes. He will review their spread\, impacts\, and what it all means for lake health and management in a changing world. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Tyler Butts is a limnologist and ecosystem scientist whose work focuses on understanding how disturbances like invasive species can affect aquatic ecosystems. He got his bachelor’s at St. Norbert College in 2018 and continued on to graduate school here at the University of Wisconsin where he received his PhD in 2023 and continued working as a postdoc at the Center for Limnology focused on invasive species impacts in Lake Mendota. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-mar-2025/
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: The Economic Impact of the Yahara Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, April 15th at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to hear about the economic impact of the Yahara lakes on Greater Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nJoin us as we unveil the economic impact of the Yahara chain of lakes to the Greater Madison community. This first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by Clean Lakes Alliance in partnership with SRF Consulting Group\, the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Presenters will reveal how our lakes and their conditions impact tourism\, real estate\, and quality-of-life factors. Attendees will gain insights into how investing in the protection and improvement of lake quality can pay dividends felt throughout the region.  \n\n\n\nAbout our Speakers\n\n\n\nDan Phaneuf: Daniel J. Phaneuf is the Henry C. Taylor Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has a PhD in economics from Iowa State University and an undergraduate degree from Saint John’s University in Minnesota.  Phaneuf’s research focuses on valuing the environment and natural resources\, with applications to air quality\, water quality\, hazardous waste\, and human health. He has published over sixty academic papers in both economics and general science outlets\, and his research has been funded by the US EPA\, USDA\, NOAA\, and other state and local organizations. In 2017\, Phaneuf’s PhD level textbook A Course in Environmental Economics was published by Cambridge University Press. He served as the Managing Editor for J. Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM) from 2011-2013 and as the inaugural Editor-in-chief for J. Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (JAERE) from 2014-2016. Phaneuf currently edits Land Economics\, and he was President of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) during 2019-2020. He was elected an AERE Fellow in 2022. \n\n\n\nAndrew Toay: Andrew is a project manager with SRF Consulting Group in their water resources group. Throughout his career Andrew has worked with many public and private sector clients to design and implement stormwater conveyance and treatment systems that help improve and maintain the quality of our valued waterbodies.  Andrew has had a lifelong passion for water quality and has had the privilege of working on projects that help protect our precious natural resources while supporting the continued growth of our communities. \n\n\n\nMatthew Winden: Dr. Matthew Winden is the Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs and Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Before taking on his current role\, he was the Chair of the Economics Department and Assistant Director of the Fiscal and Economic Research Center. His academic background and research expertise is in environmental and natural resource economics issues and focuses on estimating dollar values for environmental impacts which are not priced in markets. He teaches courses in economic theory\, resource and environmental economics\, and quantitative methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Winden earned his PhD from The Ohio State University.  \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-apr-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Loop the Lake Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Lakes Alliance at Loop the Lake on Saturday\, June 14th! \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP TODAY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance for an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona to raise funds and awareness benefiting Greater Madison’s lakes. Ride (or walk or run) the official Monona Lake Loop on Saturday\, June 14th\, for a day filled with entertaining and educational activities at multiple parks along the route. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nSupport clean\, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 13th annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride\, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. Cyclists of all ages and abilities navigate the scenic 13-mile loop around Lake Monona.🚲 Saturday\, June 14th🚲 Starting & ending at Olbrich Park (3527 Atwood Avenue\, Madison)🚲 Course open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (optional group start at 9 a.m.)🚲 $48 per in-person rider (includes event t-shirt)\, $38 per in-person rider (without event t-shirt) \n\n\n\n➡️➡️ Kids 10 and under ride free with a paid adult🚲 Get a group to ride – purchase 6 adult registrations and receive 25% off! \n\n\n\nRegistration includes\n\n\n\nEach registration includes fun and educational stops along the route\, a free food cart item\, and a free beverage\, including Michelob Ultra\, Ultra Zero\, or Ultra Seltzer (21+). \n\n\n\nLoop the Lake collector’s t-shirts\n\n\n\nAll riders registered at the $48 price point will receive a Loop the Lake collector’s shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStops along the route\n\n\n\n\nOlbrich Park – 8:40 to 8:50 a.m. – barre3 will lead a stretching session for participants\n\n\n\nSan Damiano – Take a scenic detour to Monona Parks’ newest lakefront property\, now a public park rich in history. Enjoy peaceful views\, grab a drink at the water station\, or cheer on Loop the Lake riders from this beautiful spot.\n\n\n\nSchluter Park – Stop by for a sweet slice of watermelon\, courtesy of the Monona Police Department\n\n\n\nWinnequah Park – Education station with Aldo Leopold Nature Center – learn about small aquatic critters in our lakes\n\n\n\nGrand Crossing Park – Enjoy festive music\, yard games\, and kids’ activities\n\n\n\nOff Broadway Drafthouse – get a free root beer float and water\, or purchase a cold beverage\n\n\n\nOlin Park (join us in the wedge between the park and the bike path) – visit with Madison LakeWay and enjoy a water station\n\n\n\nBB Clark Beach Park – enjoy water and snacks\n\n\n\nHudson Park – learn about the history and significance of this sacred site from expert guides from Ho-Chunk Nation and UW-Madison in this special effigy mound educational stop\n\n\n\nOlbrich Park – enjoy a free food cart item from one of Greater Madison’s favorite food carts\, and enjoy a a complimentary beverage – choose from Michelob Ultra\, Ultra Zero\, or Ultra Seltzer (21+)\, or a non-alcoholic option at the Clean Lakes Alliance tent\n\n\n\n\nFood carts at Olbrich Park\n\n\n\nGreater Madison’s favorite food carts will return to Olbrich Park during Loop the Lake! Each registration includes one food cart item at Olbrich Park. Additional food will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\n\nBen’s Soft Pretzels\n\n\n\nBob’s BBQ Emporium\n\n\n\nDavid’s Jamaican Cuisine\n\n\n\nDonut NV\n\n\n\nEl Gran Taco Gato\n\n\n\nForage Kitchen\n\n\n\nJakarta Cafe\n\n\n\nMomma Meg’s Ice Cream\n\n\n\nNaan Stop Fusion\n\n\n\nPapa John’s\n\n\n\nState Street Brats\n\n\n\nThailand in a Truck\n\n\n\n\nAccess for all\n\n\n\nWith help from MESBA\, Clean Lakes Alliance is dedicated to making the 2025 Loop the Lake more accessible to all community members. Make financial assistance requests through this Google Form. \n\n\n\nStay and ride\n\n\n\nWhether you are traveling to the area for the weekend or want to plan a “staycation\,” our friends at Discover Monona have got you covered. See the list below for variety of options to spend the weekend in our community!  \n\n\n\n\nAmericInn by Wyndham Madison South\n\n\n\nAvid Hotels Madison – Monona \n\n\n\nCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson (receive a 28% discount with this link) Use rate plan code: LLTL\n\n\n\nAirbnb\n\n\n\nVrbo\n\n\n\nExpedia\n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit discovermonona.com \n\n\n\nThank you\, partners!\n\n\n\nLoop the Lake\, presented by Lake Ridge Bank\, is an annual event aimed at promoting the protection and preservation of Madison lakes. The event is produced along with platinum host Discover Monona\, in partnership with Madison LakeWay\, Monona East Side Business Alliance (MESBA)\, and San Damiano Monona\, and in conjunction with the City of Madison and the City of Monona. All proceeds support Clean Lakes Alliance\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the lakes\, rivers\, and wetlands in the Yahara Watershed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Loop the Lake.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/loop-the-lake-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Olbrich Park\, 3527 Atwood Ave.\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Loop the Lake Bike Ride
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UID:10000518-1750780800-1750784400@www.cleanlakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Dane County
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, June 24th at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to hear how and why dragonflies and damselflies are impacted by water quality of the Yahara lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nEveryone knows something about dragonflies and damselflies (um…what’s the difference between them?)\, but not everyone realizes that they are truly aquatic insects\, strictly dependent on water. We mostly notice them only during their relatively brief period of adulthood when they become beautiful and fierce aeronautical predators. In this presentation\, Dr. Spalding will explain how and why the Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies) are impacted by water quality and relevant to Clean Lakes Alliance’s mission. He will review some common and rare species that can be found around Dane County and explain local Odonata surveying efforts\, related citizen science projects\, resources for learning more\, and what you need to get started/involved.  \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Edgar Spalding was a professor in the Department of Botany at UW-Madison from 1994 until 2024\, specializing in plant physiology. As a child\, he learned how to find and identify birds in his father’s footsteps\, literally\, along the shores and in the woods of rural Nova Scotia. That’s where his family moved when he was eight years old and where he lived until he returned to the US for graduate school. Over the years\, his naturalizing hobby expanded to include butterflies\, an attempt at moths\, and now\, passionately\, the Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies). A friend noted that these are all “pretty things with wings”. His love for hunting for\, identifying\, and photographing pretty things with wings has brought him all over Dane County\, and he currently serves as the president of the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society.  \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jun-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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UID:10000526-1753200000-1753203600@www.cleanlakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Our Waters
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, July 22nd at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to learn about harmful cyanobacterial blooms in the Yahara lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nHarmful cyanobacterial (blue-green algae) blooms are an emerging public health concern both worldwide and here in the Yahara lakes. Bloom growth is driven by nutrient pollution and the higher temperatures\, longer growing seasons\, and intensifying rainfall events that we are experiencing in Wisconsin due to climate change. Some cyanobacteria can make toxins that have health impacts when people and animals ingest\, inhale\, or have skin contact with the toxins. You can protect your family and pets by learning how to recognize cyanobacteria and identify potentially harmful bloom levels. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nGina LaLiberte leads response and communication on cyanobacterial bloom issues as the Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. A lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region\, she has a BS in Biology and an MS in Resource Ecology Management from the University of Michigan and embarked on a career in freshwater algae as a Biology Ph.D. candidate at Bowling Green State University. She has studied algae for more than 30 years. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jul-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101 - The Power of Poop: Digesters and the Path to Cleaner Water
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, September 9th at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Jessica Niekrasz will provide an introductory look at how anaerobic digesters support environmental and agricultural sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nAnaerobic digesters sit at the intersection of agriculture\, energy\, and environmental protection. This presentation offers a 101 overview of how digesters convert organic waste into renewable natural gas\, the systems that support their success\, and the evolving policy around those efforts. From managing nutrients to building business models\, we’ll look at the challenges and opportunities of using waste as a resource. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nJessica Niekrasz is Principal of Niekrasz Consulting\, bringing over 20 years of cross-sector leadership experience in clean energy\, strategy\, and stakeholder engagement. She has led operations and policy efforts at several organizations\, including the American Biogas Council\, supporting state-level energy advocacy across the country. An experienced leadership coach and nonprofit board member\, Jessica helps teams navigate complexity\, align around purpose\, and drive impact. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance hosts this event at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and UW-Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-sep-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Open Houses - Sept. 24 & 25
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Lakes Alliance staff to learn more about the organization and how your support helps us champion our lakes and watershed stewardship for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance (150 E. Gilman Street\, Madison)Wednesday\, September 24th\, 5:30 – 7 p.m.ORThursday\, September 25th\, 1:30 – 3 p.m.Free to attendRSVP: rsvp@cleanlakesalliance.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteers at Vilas Park
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/stewardship-open-houses-sept-2025/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Clean Lakes Alliance\, 150 E. Gilman St.\, Suite 2600\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T150000
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UID:10000538-1758807000-1758812400@www.cleanlakesalliance.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Open Houses - Sept. 24 & 25
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Lakes Alliance staff to learn more about the organization and how your support helps us champion our lakes and watershed stewardship for the benefit of all. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance (150 E. Gilman Street\, Madison)Wednesday\, September 24th\, 5:30 – 7 p.m.ORThursday\, September 25th\, 1:30 – 3 p.m.Free to attendRSVP: rsvp@cleanlakesalliance.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteers at Vilas Park
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/stewardship-open-houses-sept-2025/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Clean Lakes Alliance\, 150 E. Gilman St.\, Suite 2600\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Agricultural Conservation Practices 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, October 14th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hear how farmers are using conservation practices to protect our land and water. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nDo you know what a cover crop is? Have you ever wondered what no-till means? What does a grassed waterway do? This presentation will focus on an introductory overview of common agricultural conservation practices implemented by farmers in Dane County and how these conservation practices benefit our local land and water resources. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nSince 2015\, Amy Piaget has been the County Conservationist for Dane County\, managing the Land Conservation Division in the Land & Water Resources Department. She has over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of nonpoint source pollution\, agriculture\, and conservation at both the state and county level. She has a BS in Environmental Science and Geography from UW-Green Bay and is completing a Master’s in Community Development through Iowa State University. Amy currently serves as Treasurer of the Wisconsin Land + Water Conservation Association and Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-oct-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Teejop (Four Lakes) Trails & Tales
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Tuesday\, November 18th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hear from Ho-Chunk elder Janice Rice as she shares teachings\, stories\, and values that highlight the deep connections between the Ho-Chunk people and the Teejop (Four Lakes) land and waters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nMany of the roads and pathways of the Teejop (Four Lakes) region are built upon the trails of the Ho-Chunk people. Before the first European settlers arrived\, the beauty and bounty of the lands and waters were loved and respected by Indigenous people. Janice Rice\, a Ho-Chunk elder\, will share values\, teachings\, kinship\, and relationships that frame a Ho-Chunk worldview. Join us as we hear tales and remembrances that evoke an enduring respect for the Teejop land and waters. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nJanice Rice\, a Ho-Chunk tribal member\, is an emerita University of Wisconsin (UW) academic librarian who received her education degree from UW–Milwaukee and her MLS advanced degree in Indian Librarianship from UW–Madison. She has been active in Teejop (Four Lakes) since the late 1970s. Since her college days\, she has been an activist\, environmentalist\, and educator. \n\n\n\nJanice has been an advocate for saving the Indian Mounds in Monona and has served on the campus committee that transformed the Tenney bike path into the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. In 1988\, she assisted with the installation of the Tree of Peace and a marker near the UW Observatory and the effigy bird mound. \n\n\n\nAs a Clan Mother for Ho-Chunk Nation Social Services\, she provides guidance for young Ho-Chunk women. She serves on the Teejop Community History Project and the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival Board. On campus\, she has advised UW–Madison’s cultural landscape tours and Teejop Waterscapes boat tours. \n\n\n\nFrom 2022 to 2024\, she served on the Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge Ad Hoc Committee for the City of Madison. In 2023\, she was elected president of the first tribal library for the Ho-Chunk Nation and continues to be a voice for Ho-Chunk history\, the waters\, the environment\, and the preservation of art and culture. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-nov-2025/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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CREATED:20250818T192937Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: How is Climate Change Affecting Madison-Area Lakes?
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101\n\n\n\nJoin us in-person for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, January 14th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. We’ll hear from Steve Vavrus about how a warmer\, wetter climate is changing the Yahara lakes — altering water levels\, ice cover\, water quality\, and ecosystems. This presentation will explore these impacts along with strategies for helping our lakes and lands adapt to a changing climate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jan-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 Happy Hour Summit
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Assets Happy Hour Summit\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.Where: The Edgewater (1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison)Suggested Attire: Guests are invited to embrace the season by wearing festive\,winter-inspired indoor attire \n\n\n\nREGISTER – 2026 FROZEN ASSETS HAPPY HOUR SUMMIT \n\n\n\nWarm up your winter at Frozen Assets\n\n\n\nWarm up your winter by celebrating our community’s greatest asset — our lakes! Join us for a lively happy-hour reception and forum featuring local leaders\, with remarks from Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and a panel discussion with area mayors\, including Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway\, Middleton’s Emily Kuhn\, Stoughton’s Tim Swadley\, Fitchburg’s Julia Arata-Fratta\, and Sun Prairie’s Steve Stocker. \n\n\n\nMingle and connect with neighbors from throughout the watershed and learn how broader stewardship actions are being coordinated through the Renew the Blue Council\, a cross-sector coalition convened by Clean Lakes Alliance to achieve swimmable lakes\, resilient landscapes\, and a thriving watershed community.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/2026-happy-hour-summit/
LOCATION:The Edgewater<br>\, 1001 Wisconsin Avenue\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:2026 Frozen Assets Festival
DESCRIPTION:About the Frozen Assets Festival\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance on Saturday\, February 7\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Frozen Assets\, with Presenting Sponsor CG Schmidt and Hosting Sponsor The Edgewater\, and many other sponsors! The family-friendly festival on frozen Lake Mendota at The Edgewater connects the community with the lake through free winter activities. \n\n\n\nFestival attendees can see skydiving\, figure skating\, dance\, science\, large show kite demonstrations\, and the legendary Mary B ice boat. Guests can also participate in an Indigenous Snow Snake Contest\, try pond hockey and snowshoeing\, and enjoy free ice skating and hot chocolate\, among other activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day begins with the annual Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk on frozen Lake Mendota. Whether you run\, walk\, ski\, snowshoe\, skate\, or even ride in a sled\, participants experience the thrill of crossing frozen Lake Mendota for a good cause. Registration includes admission to the 5K\, a winter stocking hat (while supplies last)\, and post-race beer (21+) courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors. Kids ages 10 and under may participate for free with a registered adult. Proceeds support efforts to protect and improve the lakes\, lands\, and waters of the Yahara Watershed. \n\n\n\nEach year\, this FUNraiser\, FRIENDraiser\, and FUNDraiser highlights the year-round value of our lakes\, while raising funds for lake improvement projects\, educational programming\, and volunteer water quality monitoring. \n\n\n\nWhen the lakes freeze in Greater Madison\, they become our largest parks. Clean Lakes Alliance encourages community members and visitors to experience these “frozen assets” and appreciate their importance\, even in the middle of the winter. For more information about Frozen Assets\, including event details and times\, please visit: cleanlakesalliance.org/frozen-assets/#Schedule.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/2026-frozen-assets-festival/
LOCATION:The Edgewater Hotel\, 1001 Wisconsin Pl\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Frozen Assets
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101 — In Effigy: An Archaeological Review of Yahara's (Sacred) Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nThe Yahara Watershed has supported people for millennia\, and its Indigenous history endures through the region’s distinctive effigy mounds. Join us for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, March 11\, at The East Side Club from 4 to 5 p.m. to hear from Seth Taft of Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. He will explore the origins of this more-than-1\,000-year-old Effigy Mound culture and its ongoing cultural and sacred significance in present-day Wisconsin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-mar-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: The Mystery of Spring's Clear-Water Phase in Wisconsin Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, April 8\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hilary Dugan will explain how booming spring zooplankton populations trigger Wisconsin lakes’ brief but dramatic “clear-water phase\,” and explore the powerful mix of temperature\, light\, nutrients\, and predator–prey dynamics that make it all happen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nEach spring\, many lakes in Wisconsin undergo a remarkable transformation. They suddenly turn strikingly clear. This “clear-water phase” happens when booming populations of tiny zooplankton rapidly graze down spring algae\, briefly reshaping the entire food web. In this talk\, Dugan will explore how temperature\, light\, nutrients\, and predator–prey interactions combine to create one of the most dramatic and short-lived events in our lakes.  \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nHilary Dugan is an associate professor at the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As a limnologist\, Hilary studies how terrestrial and atmospheric changes\, such as warming air temperatures or land use patterns\, alter biogeochemical fluxes and aquatic processes in lakes. Her research focus is on temperate and polar lakes\, with sites spanning from Wisconsin to Antarctica.  \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking fills up quickly\, and capacity may limit available spots. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-apr-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Lakes Alliance for a community volunteer day to help our lakes! We’ll be at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Thursday\, May 7\, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nRemoving invasive species allows our native species to thrive and do what they do best — capture and filter runoff before it can enter our lakes. Our native species are well-adapted to mitigate flooding\, provide valuable habitats for pollinators and wildlife\, and stabilize soil to prevent erosion. The more native plants we have surrounding our shores\, the healthier our lakes will be! \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at the Monastery. Wear closed-toed shoes and long layers to best protect yourself from bugs\, scratches\, poisonous plants\, and the sun. Bring a water bottle\, sun protection\, and anything else you need to stay comfortable while working outdoors for three hours.  \n\n\n\nSee more Volunteer Days\, and other events from Clean Lakes Alliance.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/volunteer-day-may-2026/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, Wisconsin\, 53562
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Renew the Blue Volunteer Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T093000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: State of the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nPlease join us for our State of the Lakes\, on Wednesday\, May 13\, at The Edgewater. This year\, we’re excited to feature the State of the Lakes — an annual health synopsis of Greater Madison’s five Yahara lakes (Mendota\, Monona\, Wingra\, Waubesa\, and Kegonsa). \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER – STATE OF THE LAKES EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nSave the date: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026Time: 7:30 – 8 a.m. coffee and conversation\, 8 – 9:30 a.m. continental breakfast and programLocation: The Edgewater (1001 Wisconsin Ave.\, Madison) \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nPlease join us for our State of the Lakes\, on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026! This year\, we’re excited to feature the State of the Lakes. The report is an annual health synopsis of Greater Madison’s five Yahara lakes (Mendota\, Monona\, Wingra\, Waubesa\, and Kegonsa). Focusing on major drivers and indicators of water quality\, the analysis summarizes lake and watershed health factors\, trends\, and the likely causes of observed conditions. \n\n\n\nWe will continue the tradition of bringing together our watershed’s premier scientists\, business and organizational leaders\, heads of government\, and officials from the Ho-Chunk Nation to learn more about the lakes (originally known as Teejop) and new opportunities for continued collaboration and progress.  \n\n\n\nClean Lakes Alliance and its fellow Renew the Blue Council members will highlight the latest science and Renew the Blue stakeholder guidance that will direct future cleanup actions. \n\n\n\nSponsor a table\n\n\n\nTable sponsors receive name recognition on promotional materials\, email marketing\, and the Clean Lakes Alliance website. A table seats 8 people. Please contact Executive Director\, James Tye\, to sponsor a table at 608-255-1000 or james@cleanlakesalliance.org. Learn about all 2026 sponsorship opportunities. \n\n\n\nEvent parking\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The Edgewater (1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI 53703). Event parking will be available at The Edgewater. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\n2026 sponsors
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-may-2026/
LOCATION:The Edgewater\, 1001 Wisconsin Place\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101,Community Events,Educational Events
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: The Role of Soil in Improving Water Quality and Building Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, June 10\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to learn how healthy soils and native plants can reduce runoff\, store water\, and protect our lakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nSoil is more than “dirt.” It’s a living natural resource that performs essential ecosystem functions. In this talk\, we’ll discuss how continuous living root systems\, such as native plants\, and reduced soil disturbance can improve soil’s ability to absorb and store water\, reduce runoff\, and sequester carbon\, ultimately strengthening climate resilience and helping protect local lakes and streams. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nMichelle Probst (she/her) is a Land & Water Scientist with the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department. In her role\, she quantifies and measures ecosystem service metrics from conservation and restoration practices\, focusing on soil carbon sequestration and water quality. She has a deep passion for soil science and enjoys sharing that enthusiasm with others in hopes of building greater awareness and appreciation for the value of healthy soils. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jun-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:Loop the Lake Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean Lakes Alliance at Loop the Lake on Saturday\, June 20! \n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP TODAY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance for an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona. This event raises funds and awareness benefiting Greater Madison’s lakes. Ride (or walk or run) the official Monona Lake Loop on Saturday\, June 20\, for a day filled with entertaining and educational activities at multiple parks along the route. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nSupport clean\, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 13th annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride\, presented by Lake Ridge Bank. Cyclists of all ages and abilities navigate the scenic 13-mile loop around Lake Monona.🚲 Saturday\, June 20🚲 Starting & ending at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Drive\, Madison)🚲 Course open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (optional group start at 9 a.m.)🚲 $48 per in-person rider (includes event t-shirt\, while supplies last)\, $38 per in-person rider (without event t-shirt) \n\n\n\n➡️➡️ Kids 10 and under ride free with a paid adult🚲 Get a group to ride – purchase 6 adult registrations and receive 25% off! \n\n\n\nRegistration includes\n\n\n\nEach registration includes fun and educational stops along the route. Also included are a free food item\, and a free beer\, courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors (21+). \n\n\n\nLoop the Lake collector’s t-shirts\n\n\n\nAll riders registered at the $48 price point will receive a Loop the Lake collector’s shirt. (Design coming soon!) \n\n\n\nAccess for all\n\n\n\nWith help from MESBA\, we are working to make the 2026 Loop the Lake more accessible to all community members. Make financial assistance requests through this Google Form. \n\n\n\nStay and ride\n\n\n\nWhether you’re traveling to the area for the weekend or planning a staycation\, you have great options. Our friends at Discover Monona have you covered. See the list below for variety of options to spend the weekend in our community!  \n\n\n\n\nAmericInn by Wyndham Madison South\n\n\n\nAvid Hotels Madison – Monona \n\n\n\nCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson\n\n\n\nAirbnb\n\n\n\nVrbo\n\n\n\nExpedia\n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit discovermonona.com \n\n\n\nThank you\, partners!\n\n\n\nLoop the Lake\, presented by Lake Ridge Bank\, is an annual event aimed at promoting the protection and preservation of Madison lakes. The event is produced along with platinum host Discover Monona\, in partnership with Madison LakeWay and Monona East Side Business Alliance (MESBA) and San Damiano Monona\, and in conjunction with the City of Madison\, the City of Monona\, and The East Side Club. All proceeds support Clean Lakes Alliance\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the lakes\, rivers\, and wetlands in the Yahara Watershed. \n\n\n\nWe’re also grateful to the following organizations for making this event special in their own unique ways: Aldo Leopold Nature Center\, barre3 Madison\, Curbside Bicycles\, Madison BCycle\, Madison Water Utility\, Monona Police Department\, Off Broadway Drafthouse.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/loop-the-lake-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Loop the Lake Bike Ride
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Meet the Birds of Greater Madison's Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin Clean Lakes Alliance for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, July 8\, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. at The East Side Club to discover the surprising diversity of bird species that rely on Madison’s lakes\, including their unique behaviors\, migration patterns\, and the vital connection between lake health and bird life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by entering your information in the box below\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nMadison’s lakes and shorelines provide important habitat for birds. But do you know just how many bird species are relying on the health of our lakes? Chances are\, it’s more than you think! Join us as we explore the incredible diversity of bird species you can expect to find along the shores of Madison’s lakes. Learn about their unique behaviors\, migration patterns that draw them to our lakes\, and how lake health can impact them. \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nCaitlyn Schuchhardt (she/her) is a volunteer leader of the Feminist Bird Club – Madison Chapter. She is also a former Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance staff member and author of their Entryway to Birding blog series for beginning birders. When she’s not working her day job\, you can find her leading bird outings\, teaching bird identification classes\, or enjoying the birds at her favorite local conservation parks. She loves welcoming new audiences into the joyful and rewarding hobby of birding.  \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-jul-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T170000
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, August 12th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-aug-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, September 9th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-sep-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101
DESCRIPTION:Clean Lakes 101 \n\n\n\nJoin us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 on Wednesday\, October 14th\, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon! \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr\, Madison\, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COMING SOON!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 Lecture Series\n\n\n\nClean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes\, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company\, hosting sponsor The East Side Club\, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group\, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation\, Hovde Properties\, and Perkins Coie LLP.
URL:https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/event/clean-lakes-101-oct-2026/
LOCATION:The East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53714
CATEGORIES:Clean Lakes 101
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