A Lincoln’s Sparrow perching on a branch in the community gardens! Photo by Dexter Patterson.
Join us for a Sparrow-season stroll at Eagle Heights Community Gardens, which is directly attached to to the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve, one of the nation’s oldest and largest continuously operating community gardens!
We recommend street parking on Eagle Heights Drive (highlighted) which is directly across the from Eagle Heights Community Garden entrance. We'll meet at the black circle (the garden entrance)!
Parking and Transportation
Be sure to use the GPS location for this event! Otherwise you’ll likely drive past the recommend parking location.
We recommend street parking on Eagle Heights Drive which is directly across the from Eagle Heights Community Garden entrance.
What to Expect & Accessibility
Trail surfaces are primarily grass, with some gravel and pavement in parts of the gardens. Paths are wide, though uneven ground is common. We will be walking amongst the community garden plots!
As always, birders of all skill levels and ages are welcome!
We love new birders! We have child- and adult-sized binoculars available for those who’d like to borrow a pair!
Dress in layers in case of cool, blustery conditions by the lake.
Bathrooms: The nearest ADA-accessible and all-gender restrooms are located at the Eagle Heights Community Center (611 Eagle Heights). This will likely require a car for convenient access, though walking through the neighborhood is an option. Bathrooms are also located at the Narrows on the Picnic Point trail. The Narrows bathrooms are not equipped with running water and are open year-round.
Since our events are public spaces, it is possible that you may appear in photos. Please notify someone on our team if you prefer not to have your photo taken at an event.
What would be helpful to make this event work for you? Please contact our Madison team with any questions.