Events
Upcoming Events
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie
December 14th, 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) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
December 15th, 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 some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Program: Animal Tracks
Arboretum
December 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 weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Ecological Restoration Work Party
Arboretum Grady Tract
December 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. Event capacity is limited, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or marian.farrior@wisc.edu.
Scenic Stroll
Arboretum
December 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. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or route conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
December 29th, 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 some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
New Year’s Eve Night Walk
Arboretum
December 31st, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Join us for a naturalist-led trail walk and a peaceful welcome to the New Year. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by December 27: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center. (The Visitor Center will not be open during this walk. A portable toilet is available.)
Nature Hike
Arboretum
January 5th, 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 some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
January 5th, 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 weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
16th Annual UW Department of Surgery Research Summit
Department of Surgery Faculty & Staff Only
January 9th, 7:30am–5:00pm
This event is limited to Department of Surgery faculty & staff. Registration will open in November 2024. For questions, please contact Hannah Clark at clarkh@surgery.wisc.edu.