Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna
August 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. Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
August 4th, 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 sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
August 4th, 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 weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Learning Together Family Class: Everywhere Plants
Arboretum
August 6th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
We will share stories and create nature art and 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 July 29. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Igniter
Early Acceptance Applications due August 4, Final Applications Due Sept 27
August 7th, 12:00pm–12:00pm
For innovators committed to bringing a technology, device, app, consumer product or social impact solution to market and who have already taken their idea through a Lean LaunchPad program such as Innovation to Market. Igniter will take you on a deep dive through the Business Model Canvas, where you’ll develop and test hypotheses related to desirability, feasibility, and viability as you work to reduce risk and create a roadmap to impact or your idea, discovery or invention.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
August 7th, 4:30pm–5:00pm
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.
Native Grasses
Arboretum Garden Tour
August 7th, 7:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Susan Carpenter, garden curator, will focus on color, size, and features of native Wisconsin grasses, from purple love grass to big bluestem, growing in the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden. Tour may be canceled for unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House
August 9th, 12:30pm–1:00pm
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
August 11th, 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 sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Dragonfly Monitoring Walk
Arboretum
August 14th, 3:00pm–4:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies. Help identify species and collect data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email citizenscience@arboretum.wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place several times a month through early October but may be canceled for rainy or cool weather. Meet at the Visitor Center.