Events
Upcoming Events
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
September 27th, 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.
AI in Energy Science
Forward in Energy Forum
September 29th, 4:30pm–5:15pm
1115 Wisconsin Energy Institute
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world in ways both promising and concerning. Many researchers are already using AI tools to unlock new capabilities in their research, accelerating discoveries and gaining new insights from massive data sets. This forum will explore how AI can enhance energy research and how academic uses may differ from personal and commercial applications.
2026 Fall Community Conversation: How Food Shapes Brain Health As We Age
Hear insights from experts including researchers from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin, as well as a chef from Wisconsin’s Ho-Chunk Nation. Attend in person or online.
September 29th, 4:30pm–7:30pm
This annual community educational event shares the latest science on how your diet supports brain health. You’ll learn how to navigate confusing nutrition claims and take away simple, brain-healthy eating tips you can start using at your next meal. Dr. Art Walaszek will moderate the panel discussion and Q&A. Free and open to everyone. Register to attend in person or to view the livestream.
Environmental Fieldwork Programs: Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI)
Resource Table
September 30th, 11:30am–3:00pm
Experience the American West on an intensive field program featuring backpacking trips, kayaking expeditions, bike tours, & meetings with community members who call these places home. Meet with Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) and IAP staff to learn more and get your questions answered about studying away through WRFI! Back up location in case of inclement weather: Gordon Dining & Events Center
CANCELED – Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Faville Prairie Seed Collecting
October 1st, 9:30am–11:30am
Help gather native wildflower seed for Arboretum prairie and savanna restorations. Tools and training provided. Advance registration through VolunteerMatters is required by September 28: go.wisc.edu/4evdkt. Site is a high-quality prairie east of Madison, volunteers must provide their own transportation. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
BadgerConnect Research Services Fair 2026
Designed for all life science researchers across UW-Madison
October 1st, 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 showcases technologies and research support available to UW-Madison researchers. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you 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.
Genomics Seminar Series: Christian Landry, PhD, Laval University
How Protein Oligomerization Shapes the Fate of Gene Duplicates
October 1st, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Environmental Fieldwork Programs: Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI)
Info Session
October 1st, 2:00pm–3:00pm
1210 W Dayton, 1341/1343, Computer Sciences
Experience the American West through backpacking trips, kayaking expeditions, bike tours, & meetings with community members who call these places home. On these intensive field programs, you will will explore the issues facing human & ecological communities in the areas of: climate change, ecological restoration, rural livelihoods, indigenous ecological knowledge preservation, energy development, large landscape conservation & more. Registration encouraged: https://cglink.me/26M/r375775
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
October 3rd, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. 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.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
October 4th, 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.