Learning Together Family Class: Animal Clues

Arboretum

July 1st, 10:00am–11:30am

Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum

We will share stories, go on a discovery walk, and create nature crafts. This class is for preschool-age children and their adult caregivers. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Fee: $20 per family/group of up to four people. Register by June 29. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Ecological Restoration Work Party

Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna

July 5th, 9:00am–12:00pm

Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum

Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities at Wingra Oak Savanna.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 263-3774 or anne.pearce@wisc.edu.

Family Nature Walk

Arboretum

July 6th, 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.

Plants for Pollinators

Arboretum Garden Tour

July 9th, 7:00pm

Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum

Learn more about summer-blooming native and ornamental species in Arboretum gardens. Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden curator, will highlight plants and gardening practices that support essential pollinators in urban/suburban landscapes. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Ecological Restoration Work Party

Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie

July 12th, 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) 263-3774 or anne.pearce@wisc.edu.

Nature Hike

Arboretum

July 13th, 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 and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Dragonfly Walk

Arboretum

July 16th, 3:00pm–4:30pm

Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to learn more about dragonflies and damselflies. Participants can practice identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly and damselfly (Odonata) monitoring project. No experience required. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place monthly, June through September, but may be canceled for rainy or cool weather. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Family Nature Program: Flowers and Friends

Arboretum

July 20th, 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.

Bringing Akris Stories to Life

July 21st, 10:00am–4:00pm

Ruth Davis Design Gallery, Nancy Nicholas Hall

Starting July 21, Bringing Akris Stories to Life will be on view in the Ruth Davis Design Gallery window. This semester-long consulting project between Akris and the Kohl’s Center for Retailing brought together Textile & Fashion Design students and Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies to explore the iconic Akris brand. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Akris is a global, luxury fashion house known for its fine materials and craftsmanship.

Bringing Akris Stories to Life

July 22nd, 10:00am–4:00pm

Ruth Davis Design Gallery, Nancy Nicholas Hall

Starting July 21, Bringing Akris Stories to Life will be on view in the Ruth Davis Design Gallery window. This semester-long consulting project between Akris and the Kohl’s Center for Retailing brought together Textile & Fashion Design students and Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies to explore the iconic Akris brand. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Akris is a global, luxury fashion house known for its fine materials and craftsmanship.