Behind the Scenes at the Wisconsin State Herbarium and Greenhouse
March 21, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person

Join the Friends of the Arboretum on a guided behind the scenes tour of one of the world’s largest collections of preserved plants, algae, lichens, and fungi. Learn about the Herbarium’s 1.3 million botanical specimens and enjoy hands-on activities with museum experts. We will also have a guided tour of the Botany Garden and Greenhouses.

The tour begins at 9 a.m. Meet at Birge Hall. Participants need to arrange their own transportation.

Trip is limited to 30 participants. Visit foamadison.org for details and to register.

Exploring Horicon Marsh
May 27 @ 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $135 per person

Grab your binoculars and join the Friends of the Arboretum for a breathtaking spring adventure. Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, and a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating waterfowl. On a one-hour boat tour, we’ll observe wildlife and plants not accessible by foot. Next we will tour the Visitor Center and Explorium to learn about the refuge’s history. After a hearty lunch at the Visitor Center, we’ll walk in the marsh with a DNR Naturalist to explore flora and fauna.

The trip includes transportation by coach, a boat tour, a guided tour of the Explorium, a guided walk in the marsh, a box lunch, water, and snacks. The bus boards at 7:45 a.m. at the UW–Madison Arboretum and leaves at 8:15 a.m., returning by 4 p.m.

Trip is limited to 50 participants. Visit foamadison.org for additional details and to register.