Events
Upcoming Events
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
August 23rd, 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 and insects. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
August 30th, 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.
Dragonfly Walk
Arboretum
September 2nd, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society to learn 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.
Genomics Seminar Series: Julie Segre, PhD, NIH NHGRI
Human Skin Microbiome: Finding Friends Amongst the Foes
September 3rd, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna
September 5th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
September 6th, 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 and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Immunology at Wisconsin Annual Symposium
September 9th
The immunology community at the University of Wisconsin – Madison covers diverse topics, from basic immunology to host-pathogen interactions to anti-tumor immunity. This symposium day is an important community-building event featuring a world-renowned immunologist keynote speaker and highlighting the work of graduate and post-doctoral trainees.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract Seed Collecting
September 10th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Help gather native wildflower seed for Arboretum prairie and savanna restorations. Tools and training provided. Advance registration through VolunteerMatters is required by September 7: go.wisc.edu/4evdkt. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities. Location subject to change.) Event capacity is limited. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
What’s Next in Alzheimer’s Detection and Treatment
Guest speaker: Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, a world-renowned authority on biomarker research developing biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as diagnostic tests and new monitoring tools for these diseases
September 11th, 9:30am–11:30am
Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, joins us for the third session of the 2026 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) series to discuss how blood tests and brain scans are transforming Alzheimer’s clinical trials. We’ll explore newer areas of research, including inflammation and other brain changes, and discuss where the field is headed as easier, more accessible tests become available. Online via Zoom and in person at various host sites across Wisconsin. Free and open to everyone.