Save Soil Walkathon — Madison community event

Madison is set to host a Save Soil Walkathon on Saturday, April 25, with a four-hour community event at James Madison Park. (cityofmadison.com) The City of Madison parks calendar lists the walkathon for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at James Madison Park, 614 E. Gorham St. The city says the event is meant to raise awareness about “protecting and restoring soil.” (cityofmadison.com) The event also appears in District 20’s weekly city roundup for the week of April 20, 2026, alongside Earth Day volunteer cleanups and other weekend activities. That places the walkathon inside a broader week of city-backed environmental events tied to late-April observances. (cityofmadison.com) Soil is the thin living layer that grows crops, stores water and supports ecosystems, and the Save Soil campaign says it is trying to focus public attention on soil degradation. The campaign’s community-events page describes monthly local gatherings in cities around the world built around that message. (consciousplanet.org) The wider Save Soil movement says it is pushing for public awareness and policy action around soil health, including steps to increase organic matter in cultivable soil. Madison’s walkathon is one local version of that international campaign. (consciousplanet.org) A separate Eventbrite listing for the Madison event identifies Isha Foundation as the organizer and brands the gathering “Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Madison, WI.” The same listing says similar walks are being held in more than 30 cities across North America. (eventbrite.com) For Madison residents, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: the walkathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at James Madison Park, and the city’s event page directs people seeking details to the Save Soil website. (cityofmadison.com)