Events
Upcoming Events
Nature Walk: The CCC and the Arboretum
Arboretum
November 23rd, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up its only camp on a university campus. More than 200 men served at Camp Madison before it closed in 1941. Learn how they contributed to the restoration of native Wisconsin ecosystems and walk through the landscape they helped create. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
November 30th, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Genomics Seminar Series: Patrick Murphy, PhD, University of Rochester
Transcriptional Priming of Young Endogenous Transposons is Regulated by ANP32E
December 4th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna
December 6th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities at Wingra Oak Savanna.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
December 7th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Partnering with Your Healthcare Team
December 12th, 9:30am–11:30am
Join us for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks. The program will end with a Q&A session. Free and open to all.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie
December 13th, 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.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
December 14th, 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. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Winter Solstice Night Walk
Arboretum
December 20th, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Experience the transition to night near the shortest day of the year on this naturalist-led walk. (Solstice is the morning of December 21.) Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by December 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Program: Winter Solstice
Arboretum
December 21st, 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. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.