Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
April 20th, 9:00am–12:00pm
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. Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Magnolias
Arboretum Garden Tour
April 20th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Celebrate the return of spring on a flower-filled stroll through Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ dazzling collection of over 100 magnolia trees. Tour led by David Stevens, garden curator and Magnolia Society International board member. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Night Walk: Sky Dance
Arboretum
April 20th, 8:00pm–9:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Listen for frogs and other night animals, like woodcocks. We can’t guarantee that wildlife will appear, but if they do we may see the woodcock’s fascinating mating ritual known as sky dance. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by April 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
April 21st, 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. This event is part of UW-Madison Earth Fest.
Family Nature Program: Fabulous Frogs
Arboretum
April 21st, 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. This event is part of UW-Madison Earth Fest.
The Big Splash: Aquaponics Open House and Hydroponics Workshop
April 22nd, 4:00pm–6:30pm
4:00 - 5:00pm Open House: Eat tasty food and learn about the recently completed aquaponics system where fish and hydroponic plants grow symbiotically. 5:00 - 6:30pm Workshop: Build and bring home a small hydroponics system to grow food on your windowsill. Learn about ways to get involved with this and other campus sustainability initiatives! RSVP here: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cFNrXqqe9qN76Ps
The History and Future of Energy Research at UW-Madison
Forward in Energy Forum and Photo Exhibit
April 23rd, 4:00pm–6:30pm
1115 Wisconsin Energy Institute
From groundbreaking discoveries to collaborative efforts across disciplines, UW-Madison has led the way in many areas of science, technology, and policy to address global energy challenges. In this forum, several research leaders will delve into the legacy of energy research at UW-Madison and explore what’s to come in the next 175 years of advancing toward an ever more sustainable and resilient energy future. Presented as part of the 2024 Earth Fest and UW’s 175th Anniversary.