Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie
October 11th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at the Visitor Center. Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Conifers
Arboretum Garden Tour
October 11th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join Neil Schmidt, garden horticultural specialist, for a ramble through the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ pinetum – the largest and most diverse conifer collection in the state. Designated an American Conifer Society reference garden since 2015, the collection presents a stunning array of conifers from around the country and the world. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
October 12th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, this walk may cover sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
RISE-EARTH Connections - Idea Rounds and Networking
https://hub.sustainability.wisc.edu/events/
October 13th, 3:00pm–5:00pm
Join us for a fast-paced, interactive event designed to spark new collaborations around sustainability research at UW–Madison. Faculty and staff from across disciplines will gather for dynamic “idea rounds” —conversations that encourage sharing expertise, exploring possibilities, and building connections. Afterward, stay for informal networking to keep the conversations flowing. Open to all UW–Madison faculty & staff interested in sustainability and RISE–EARTH themes.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
October 18th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities at Grady Tract.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Fall Color
Arboretum Garden Tour
October 18th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join David Stevens, garden curator, for a vibrant stroll through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens, where he will highlight sensational seasonal colors and share the science behind this natural phenomenon. Advance registration is free through Eventbrite and opens September 1: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Registration closes October 14 or when full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Program: Rocks Rock!
Arboretum
October 19th, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. Presented in conjunction with Wisconsin Science Festival.
BadgerConnect Research Services Fair 2025
Designed for all life science researchers across UW-Madison
October 21st, 12:00pm–4:30pm
Atrium, Health Sciences Learning Center
Hosted by the UW Carbone Cancer Center and UW Biotechnology Center, the BadgerConnect Research Services Fair joins shared resources with industry partners to showcase technologies and research support available to UW-Madison researchers. Learn about innovative technologies and discuss your project with shared resources staff to see how your research can be supported and enhanced. The FREE event includes a keynote lecture, roundtable discussions, instrument demos, and a networking reception.
Startup Foundations: From Problems to Possibilities
Unlocking Insights: The Art of Customer Discovery
October 22nd, 4:00pm–5:30pm
D2P Offices, 1403 University Ave
Learn how to define problems, talk to customers, and craft value. This three-part workshop is for researchers, faculty, students, and staff who want to explore entrepreneurship. Each session stands alone — attend one or join all three to build your skills and confidence in moving ideas from concept to impact. Additional session: Nov. 12. Registration requested.
Who Owns Our Knowledge?
A Lunchtime Conversation on Open Scholarship
October 23rd, 12:00pm–1:15pm
Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
Join campus researchers for lunch and an engaging discussion on the future of publishing and participating in open scholarship. Attendees will share their experiences and questions when it comes to publishing open access, sharing data, and navigating funder policies. Part of the UW-Madison Libraries Open Access Week 2025 programming, this event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and inspire each other toward more open research practices. Registration required.