Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna
May 23rd, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities at site.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Class: Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail
Arboretum
May 23rd, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the fascinating lives of bluebirds, their behavior, why their populations declined, and restoration efforts. Instructor Sylvia Marek, Arboretum naturalist, created the Arboretum bluebird trail in 1988 and has monitored it for more than 30 years. Indoor presentation followed by a walk of the trail. Fee: $25. Register by May 19. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
May 24th, 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.
Blue Moon Night Walk
Arboretum
May 30th, 8:00pm–9:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk (full moon May 31). Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by May 26: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Arboretum
May 31st, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, this walk may cover 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 Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities at site.)
Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge
Arboretum
June 5th
June 5 to 7 is Nature Everywhere Weekend in Madison! Pick up your Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge card in the Visitor Center to guide your nature explorations around Lake Wingra. For details, visit: henryvilaszoo.gov/nature-everywhere-challenge. Presented by the Arboretum in partnership with Henry Vilas Zoo, Friends of Lake Wingra, and Nature Everywhere Madison Region.
Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge
Arboretum
June 6th
June 5 to 7 is Nature Everywhere Weekend in Madison! Pick up your Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge card in the Visitor Center to guide your nature explorations around Lake Wingra. For details, visit: henryvilaszoo.gov/nature-everywhere-challenge. Presented by the Arboretum in partnership with Henry Vilas Zoo, Friends of Lake Wingra, and Nature Everywhere Madison Region.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Curtis Prairie Area
June 6th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Volunteer for restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. 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) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge
Arboretum
June 7th
June 5 to 7 is Nature Everywhere Weekend in Madison! Pick up your Lake Wingra Nature Everywhere Challenge card in the Visitor Center to guide your nature explorations around Lake Wingra. For details, visit: henryvilaszoo.gov/nature-everywhere-challenge. Presented by the Arboretum in partnership with Henry Vilas Zoo, Friends of Lake Wingra, and Nature Everywhere Madison Region.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
June 7th, 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.