UW–Madison Arboretum ecologist Brad Herrick displays several jumping worms. Photo: Eric Hamilton
Friday, September 15, 2017
“From Fitchburg to Governor’s Island and Monona to Middleton, teams of volunteers dispersed across the Madison area Sept. 10 in search of small, pink, wriggling invaders: jumping worms.
“Hunched over …
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The Arboretum’s Greene Prairie is a 47-acre restoration that lies along the southern boundary of the Grady Tract, south of the Beltline. Renowned botanist Dr. Henry Greene single-handedly planted more …
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
It is with deep gratitude that the Arboretum will be soon say a bittersweet farewell to Donna Paulnock, Arboretum interim director since 2012.
Donna’s tenure at the Arboretum has been …
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The summer-to-fall garden transition proceeds in September, while garden tasks continue: planting, weeding, and collecting or ordering seeds. This month is also a good time to take stock of the …