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UW–Madison Arboretum
UW–Madison research and public nature destination offering free trails, ecological restoration, gardens, tours, classes, and volunteer programs.
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Events at UW Arboretum Visitor Center.
Class: All About Owls
Learn about Wisconsin’s twelve owl species, including the three that nest in Madison, and how to identify them. Topics include habitat, calls, courtship, hunting, and feeding. Indoor class led by Arboretum naturalist Sylvia Marek. Meet at t
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
$25
Nature Hike
An adult-oriented naturalist-led hike exploring the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. The route may include sloping terrain. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free; no registration required. Geared for adults. Wear sturdy clos
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free
Family Nature Program: Turkey Time
A family nature program for children of elementary age and younger. The nature walk runs 1:30–2:30 p.m., followed by activities from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free; no registration required. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free
Class: History of the Arboretum’s Lost City
Explore the history of the failed Lake Forest development project and the land that became part of the Arboretum. Indoor class led by Arboretum naturalist Kathy Miner. Meet at the Visitor Center. Fee: $25. Advance registration required by N
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
$25
Scenic Stroll
A gently paced walk exploring ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Free; no registration required. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and prepare fo
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free
Nature Hike
An adult-oriented naturalist-led hike exploring the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. The route may include sloping terrain. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free; no registration required. Geared for adults. Wear sturdy clos
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free
Mycoblitz Student Poster Session
Learn about fungal diversity and the importance of fungi from UW–Madison forest ecology students presenting findings from a September Arboretum mycoblitz. Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. Free; no registration required.
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free
Mycoblitz Student Poster Session
Learn about fungal diversity and the importance of fungi from UW–Madison forest ecology students presenting findings from a September Arboretum mycoblitz. Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. Free; no registration required.
⌖ UW Arboretum Visitor Center · Madison · WI
Free