Events
Upcoming Events
Nature Hike
Arboretum
January 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, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
January 15th, 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.
Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
January 16th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Andrew Hipp, Director of the Herbarium, The Morton Arboretum. Hipp’s new book, Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life, delves into 50 million years of oak evolutionary history. Hipp will explore current worldwide oak genome research to understand the movement of genes between species and the evolution of oaks in real time. The talk will also consider how oak evolution shapes forests today and how it may shape them in the future. Fee: $10. Register by January 12.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
January 17th, 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.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
January 19th, 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. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Program: Winter Water
Arboretum
January 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. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
The Ho-Chunk People: Planning for the Future with Lessons from the Past
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
January 23rd, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Molli Pauliot, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Anthropology. The Ho-Chunk people are closely connected with their ancestral homelands. In the twentieth century, the traditional practice of weaving baskets provided vital, stable income. Weavers now face an environmental crisis as emerald ash borer destroys black ash trees needed for basketry. They have partnered with Pauliot to preserve and revitalize the teachings of harvesting ash and making baskets. Fee: $10. Register by January 19.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
January 26th, 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 weather or route conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saving Our Songbirds Together: Three Ways to Help at Home
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
January 30th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Lisa Gaumnitz, Coordinator, SOS Save Our Songbirds. Thirty percent of North America's birds have vanished since 1970, and warblers, finches, sparrows and blackbirds suffered the biggest losses. Gaumnitz will focus on three simple steps we can all take at home to help songbirds. She will also provide a display and giveaways to help people take those steps at home. Fee: $10. Register by January 26.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
February 2nd, 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. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.