Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna
June 7th, 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) 263-3774 or anne.pearce@wisc.edu.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
June 8th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some 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.
Dragonfly Walk
Arboretum
June 11th, 3:00pm–4:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to learn more about dragonflies and damselflies. Participants can practice identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly and damselfly (Odonata) monitoring project. No experience required. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place monthly, June through September, but may be canceled for rainy or cool weather. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
June 11th, 4:30pm
Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a viable product, service or company? Meet our expert mentors and learn about our free training—attend a 30-minute UW Discovery to Product (D2P) virtual open house.
Woodland, Savanna, and Prairie Gardens
Arboretum Garden Tour
June 11th, 7:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Celebrate late spring by visiting our woodland, savanna, and prairie gardens. This tour, led by garden curator Susan Carpenter, provides an overview of the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
June 13th, 12:30pm
Have you ever wondered where to start with your innovation or research idea? How do you develop it into a viable product, service or company? Meet our expert mentors and learn about our free training—attend a 30-minute UW Discovery to Product (D2P) virtual open house.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie
June 14th, 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) 263-3774 or anne.pearce@wisc.edu.
Family Nature Program: Who’s Buzzing in My Ear?
Arboretum
June 15th, 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.
PubMed: Basics to Advanced
June 18th, 12:00pm–12:45pm
Whether you’ve been using PubMed for years or are just getting to know it, there is always something to learn! Join us in this virtual workshop as we cover basic and advanced searching techniques and what to do with search results, use the various tools PubMed has to offer, and more.
Summer Solstice Night Walk
Arboretum
June 20th, 8:00pm–9:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by June 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.