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UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
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 Family Walk: Pond Stuff
August 11, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
1:30-2:30 pm
Special Event
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
1:30-2:30 pm
Special Event
Designed as a family experience, this naturalist-led hike introduces participants to the fascinating life in ponds. Dress for the weather and the possibility of mosquitoes. more >
Arboretum Native Plant Garden Tour: Native Grasses
August 14, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
7 pm until dusk
Special Event
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
7 pm until dusk
Special Event
In this free tour, we will take a closer look at color, size and features of summertime native grasses, from tiny mustache grass to big bluestem. Dress for the weather and the possibility of mosquitoes. Tour will last un... more >
Arboretum Night Walk: Insect Serenade
August 24, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
8-9:30 pm
Special Event
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
8-9:30 pm
Special Event
Free naturalist-led night hike. The fields echo with the sounds of insects, including the snowy tree cricket. Dress for the weather and the possibility of mosquitoes. more >
Arboretum Walk: Sample of Dane County in 1834
August 25, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Special Event
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Special Event
Free naturalist-led hike. Restored prairie, savanna and wetlands near the Visitor Center provide an example of what Dane County looked like in the 1830s. Restoration was an unknown adventure when started here in 1934; ma... more >
