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• On the Trails: Volunteers Blaze Through Trail Improvements October 31, 2018

  Water can cause major trail damage, and we had a lot of rain this summer, with more than 25 inches of total rainfall. Flooding inundated… Read more

• Faville Prairie Brush Mowing Project September 30, 2018

  In addition to the 1,200-acre property in Madison, Arboretum staff manage eleven properties throughout Wisconsin that are owned by the University of Wisconsin Board of… Read more

• Land Care Report: Winter Brush Clearing Projects May 1, 2018

  The snow from our second major April storm is only a recent memory. For Madison, it was the second snowiest April on record. We were… Read more

• Asian Jumping Worms: What We Know March 30, 2018

  Ecologist Brad Herrick spoke to Margaret Roach about jumping worms for her “A Way to Garden” podcast, which is produced by Robin Hood Radio in… Read more

• Land Care Report: Skunk Cabbage Wetlands and Wingra Woods Clearing January 3, 2018

  In the eastern part of Wingra Woods, along the western edge of Arboretum Drive, a brush-clearing project is underway in a little-known management unit called… Read more

• The Bountiful Work of Volunteers October 31, 2017

  The growing season is at an end, leaves have fallen, and there is no denying that summer is over. The shorter days of November can… Read more

• On the Trails: Arboretum Boardwalks September 29, 2017

  Arboretum trails invite hours of exploration for thousands of visitors. The nearly 20-mile trail system winds through prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, offering recreational opportunities… Read more

• Research Update: Monitoring the Vegetation of Greene Prairie 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. Read more

• Land Care Report: UW Students Work the Land in Summer August 30, 2017

  In summer, the Arboretum hires UW–Madison students to assist the land care crew with the outdoor work that needs to be done during the busy… Read more

• Restoration Team Leaders: Core Members of the Community June 29, 2017

  Restoration team leaders are some of the unsung heroes of the Arboretum. For the last 25 years, year-round, in all kinds of weather conditions, at… Read more

• Land Care Report: Grady Tract Restoration May 1, 2017

  Over the last two years we have transformed the Grady Tract landscape during a major restoration project—one of the largest, if not the largest, in… Read more

• Pruning in Longenecker Horticultural Gardens October 24, 2016

  One of the most important maintenance tasks in the Arboretum’s horticultural collections is pruning. We strive to showcase the natural growth habits and qualities of… Read more

• AmeriCorps Oak 7 Team Hosts Community Service Day on June 7 June 4, 2015

  On Sunday, June 7, the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Oak 7 team will host a community service day at the Arboretum. The event is from 10 a.m. Read more

• UW-Madison Arboretum Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan February 5, 2015

  UPDATED 2/5/15. In February 2015, Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed on the south side of Madison, including in areas neighboring the Arboretum's west side. Field staff continue to monitor the property for signs of the insect. Read more

• Land Care Report: Why We Are Seeing More Woody Species in Curtis Prairie November 4, 2014

  Over the last few years we have fielded many questions regarding woody vegetation on Curtis Prairie. Unfortunately, the increase represents a global trend that has become apparent to ecologists and land managers over the last 10–15 years. Read more

• Grant provides funds for extensive brush removal on the Grady Tract January 2, 2013

  Throughout 2013 you may notice large-scale restoration work in Greene Prairie and the Grady oak savannas. The Arboretum has hired Quercus Land Stewardship Services… Read more