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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

Varsity Hall , Union South

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

Meet at Grady Tract parking lot (SE corner Seminole Hwy & W Beltline Frontage Rd), UW–Madison Arboretum

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.