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Nature Hike in the Wingra Oak Savanna

Arboretum

April 20th, 1:00pm–2:30pm

Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), 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 Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St. (No restroom facilities at Wingra Oak Savanna.)

Family Nature Program: Sprouting Seeds

Arboretum

April 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. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Day

April 22nd, 10:00am–4:00pm

Discovery Building

The annual Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Research Day is hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). It is designed to encourage collaboration and promote scientific thought among faculty, students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines across the UW–Madison campus.

Find a Mentor Workshop

April 22nd, 5:00pm–6:00pm

BioCommons, Steenbock Library

Need help finding a research experience on campus? Join us to learn about the benefits of engaging in undergraduate research experiences, the steps and resources to finding a research experience at UW-Madison, and gain insights from fellow students.

Ecological Restoration Work Party

Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie

April 26th, 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.

Early Signs of Spring

Arboretum Garden Tour

April 26th, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum

As trees begin to leaf out, Dutchman’s breeches, twinleaf and rue-anemones might be blooming in the woodland gardens, and prairie-smoke in the prairie gardens. Susan Carpenter, garden curator, will lead this tour of the Native Plant Garden. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Scenic Stroll

Arboretum

April 27th, 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 conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Conducting Innovative and Valid AD/ADRD Research in 2025 and Beyond

Visiting Scholar Dr. Mónica Rivera Mindt on Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias

May 1st, 9:00am–10:00am

1325 Health Sciences Learning Center

Join us for a Visiting Scholar Presentation Dr. Mónica Rivera Mindt, PhD, ABPP-CN Conducting Innovative and Valid AD/ADRD Research in 2025 and Beyond Thursday, May 1, from 9 to 10 a.m. UW Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) 750 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Room 1325 In-person only Bagels and coffee provided RSVP Today The Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI) and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Wisconsin ADRC) are thrilled to host a special

Ecological Restoration Work Party

Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna

May 3rd, 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.