UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center

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1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 263-7888

The Arboretum's 1,200 acres bordering the southern half of Lake Wingra feature many distinct ecological communities, several horticultural collections, effigy mounds, historic artifacts, a Visitor Center, and more than 20 miles of a trail system composed of footpaths, boardwalks, and fire lanes. Explore through our many tours, events, and classes throughout the year.

Arboretum Native Plant Garden tour: Fall in the Native Plant Garden

September 21, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Special Event
Free tour led by the Arboretum’s native plants gardener. Color, fruits, seeds, late-blooming plants, late-season insects – we will find these and more in the varied garden areas around the Visitor Center. more >

Arboretum Night Walk: Equinox

September 21, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Free naturalist-led hike. Watch the sun set on the autumnal equinox, and learn more about the science and lore of this annual occurrence. more >

Arboretum Walk: Arboretum Sampler

September 22, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Special Event
Free naturalist-led hike. See what is going on in the restored woodlands, wetlands and prairies near the Visitor Center. more >

Arboretum Night Walk: Twilight Time

September 28, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Event
Free naturalist-led hike. Hours of daylight are diminishing. We'll enjoy fall flowers until the sun sets; after that, we'll experience nature by twilight. more >