Events
Upcoming Events
What’s Next in Alzheimer’s Detection and Treatment
Guest speaker: Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, a world-renowned authority on biomarker research developing biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as diagnostic tests and new monitoring tools for these diseases
September 11th, 9:30am–11:30am
Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, joins us for the third session of the 2026 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) series to discuss how blood tests and brain scans are transforming Alzheimer’s clinical trials. We’ll explore newer areas of research, including inflammation and other brain changes, and discuss where the field is headed as easier, more accessible tests become available. Online via Zoom and in person at various host sites across Wisconsin. Free and open to everyone.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
September 12th, 9:00am–12:00pm
Volunteer for habitat restoration activities in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. 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.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
September 13th, 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 and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract Seed Collecting
September 17th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Help gather native wildflower seed for Arboretum prairie and savanna restorations. Tools and training provided. Advance registration through VolunteerMatters is required by September 14: go.wisc.edu/4evdkt. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. (No restroom facilities. Location subject to change.) Event capacity is limited. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Curtis Prairie Area
September 19th, 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. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Community Mycoblitz
Arboretum
September 20th, 12:30pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join a community mycoblitz in collaboration with the Madison Mycological Society, UW–Madison Forest Ecology students, and UW Teaching Professor George Meindl. Participants will attend guided walks to identify and collect data about mushrooms and fungal diversity at the Arboretum. Event capacity is limited. Free, register through Eventbrite by September 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Program: Fun with Fungi
Arboretum
September 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 and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Curtis Prairie Area Seed Collecting
September 24th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Help gather native wildflower seed for Arboretum prairie and savanna restorations. Tools and training provided. Advance registration through VolunteerMatters is required by September 21: go.wisc.edu/4evdkt. Meet at the Visitor Center (location subject to change). Event capacity is limited. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Curtis Prairie Area
September 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. (No restroom facilities.) Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or mkloppenburg@wisc.edu.
Fall in the Native Plant Garden
Arboretum Garden Tour
September 26th, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Color, fruits, seeds, late blooming plants, late-season insects – we will find these and more in the diverse native plant gardens around the Visitor Center. Susan Carpenter, garden curator, will lead this tour. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.