Events
Upcoming Events
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
January 25th, 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.
State Natural Areas at 75 Years: Charting a Meaningful Future in Challenging Times
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
January 29th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Matt Zine, Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The Wisconsin State Natural Areas program is the oldest and largest such program in the nation. Zine will speak about how this successful program aims to work through unprecedented challenges in pragmatic ways and still meet goals to support natural areas for education, research, and protecting biological diversity. Fee: $10. Register by January 25.
Water and Winter Salt Workshop
Arboretum
January 30th, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the importance of freshwater ecosystems, tips for using winter salt wisely, and opportunities to join citizen science projects. Indoor presentation followed by an option for an outdoor walk or indoor activities. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. Presented in partnership with Friends of Lake Wingra as part of Winter Salt Week.
Generative AI throughout the Research Cycle: Ethical Considerations
A panel for the 2025-26 series on AI and Research in Language Studies
January 30th, 3:00pm
This panel provides a space for exploration and shared learning among researchers in language-based fields to discuss ethical concerns, evolving scholarly norms, and practical applications of generative AI at all stages of the research cycle, from identifying a topic and formulating research questions, to developing research instruments and protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up findings.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
February 1st, 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. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Arboretum Research Symposium
February 5th, 10:00am–12:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Student, faculty, and other researchers will present findings from projects on Arboretum lands and in the Lake Wingra watershed. The research symposium is a free event, no registration required.
Genomics Seminar Series: Mike Sussman, PhD, UW-Madison
TBD
February 5th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Nature Hike
Arboretum
February 8th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
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. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
The Invasive Golden Oyster Mushroom Is Affecting Local Fungi – Now What?
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
February 12th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Aishwarya Veerabahu, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Botany. Now that the ecological impacts of invasive golden oysters have been published and entered the public conversation, what happens next? Veerabahu, the Arboretum’s Leopold Research Fellow, will weave together the social, evolutionary, and ecological aspects of managing golden oyster mushrooms moving forward. Fee: $10. Register by February 8.
Family Nature Program: Winter Birds
Arboretum
February 15th, 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.