Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
June 21st, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities at Grady Tract.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 263-3774 or anne.pearce@wisc.edu.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
June 22nd, 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.
Introduction to CINAHL Plus
June 25th, 12:00pm–12:45pm
This workshop introduces you to CINAHL’s new interface and features. CINAHL encompasses journals from 50 nursing, speech and language pathology, nutrition, general health and medicine specialties and more. This workshop will focus on effective search techniques, understanding/using CINAHL Subject Headings, applying limits, creating alerts, saving citations into citation managers (Zotero & EndNote), accessing full text, and creating alerts or saved searches with a personalized folder.
What’s in Bloom?
Arboretum Garden Tour
June 25th, 7:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join Susan Carpenter, Wisconsin Native Plant Garden curator, to find, compare, and learn about flowers on native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie
June 28th, 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.
Class: Mindfulness in Nature – Wildflowers
Arboretum
June 28th, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Mindfulness helps reduce stress and improve physical and mental health using a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment. Mindfulness In Nature uses nature for all practices (sitting, standing, and moving). Monthly series runs through October. No experience needed. Instructor: Roger Reynolds, certified natural mindfulness guide. Outdoor class. Fee: $10. Register by June 24. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike in the Grady Tract
Arboretum
June 29th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
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 Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities at Grady Tract.)
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.