Events
Upcoming Events
Arboretum Research Symposium
February 6th, 10:00am–12:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Student, faculty, and other researchers will present findings from projects on Arboretum lands and in the Lake Wingra watershed. The research symposium is a free event, no registration required.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
February 7th, 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
February 9th, 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.
Prospects and Perils for Pollinator Conservation in Cities
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
February 13th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Patrick Bohlen, Director, UW–Madison Arboretum. Pollinators are in decline globally due to habitat loss. Urbanization is one of the fastest growing lands uses, which presents both opportunities and threats for pollinator conservation. Bohlen will provide a general overview of urban pollinator ecology conservation and present research on ways to improve pollinator habitat in urban landscapes. Fee: $10. Register by February 9.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
February 16th, 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 Birds
Arboretum
February 16th, 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.
Mapping Teejop: Indigenous Histories of Madison
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
February 20th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Kasey Keeler, Assistant Professor, UW–Madison Department of American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Using digital mapping technology, Mapping Teejop works to make Ho-Chunk and Indigenous past and presence in Madison accessible to all learners. Keeler will highlight the ongoing work of Mapping Teejop as a tool for place-based-learning, one that shares the history of this land with a broad audience to facilitate deeper knowledge and relationship with place. Fee: $10. Register by February 16.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
February 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. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or route conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
All that Buzz: Looking Back at the 2024 Periodical Cicada Emergence
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
February 27th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
PJ Liesch, Entomologist, UW–Madison Extension and Department of Entomology. In the spring of 2024, Wisconsin saw the emergence of Brood XIII periodical cicadas. These insects have a fascinating natural history and only emerge once every seventeen years. In this talk, we'll take a closer look at the biology of these amazing insects and share findings of a recent community science project. Fee: $10. Register by February 23.
Madison Reads Leopold: Voices of a Land Ethic
Arboretum Community Event
March 1st, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join us for a community reading of selections from "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold and writings by other environmental thinkers, including Robin Wall Kimmerer, Joy Harjo, and Camille T. Dungy. Listeners may come and go throughout the event. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.