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• Gardening with Native Plants: Fall Changes and Winter Preparation September 30, 2018

  October brings rapid seasonal change: peak fall color and leaf drop, animals and insects going into dormancy, birds migrating from—or to—our area, seed dispersal, decreasing … Read more

• Summer Camp: Enriching Nature Experiences August 30, 2018

  The Arboretum was abuzz with more than bees this summer. Thousands of visitors walked the trails, admired blooming plants, watched insects flit among the flowers, … Read more

• Community Survey August 22, 2018

  The UW Arboretum is working on a strategic plan for the next five years and we’re asking for public input. We would appreciate your response … Read more

• UW–Madison Arboretum Hosts Native Gardening Conference August 8, 2018

  Promoting Sustainable Gardening Practices and the Use of Native Plants in Home Landscapes The Arboretum will host its 2018 Native Gardening Conference, “Native by Design: … Read more

• Garden Tours: Community Enjoyment and Learning April 2, 2018

  Spring blooming trees and shrubs, native summer wildflowers, and towering fall prairie grasses are only some of the delights to be found in the Arboretum’s … Read more

• Madison Reads Leopold Celebrates the Conservationist on Saturday, March 3 February 21, 2018

  Madison Reads Leopold is a community event celebrating the works of the great conservationist during Aldo Leopold Weekend. The UW–Arboretum will host the 13th-annual free … Read more

• Gardening with Native Plants: Keep Your Leaves October 31, 2017

  November completes the fall transition begun in October. Still-warm days become dark evenings with consistent frost. The month brings the average first date for “cat-tracking” … Read more

• Citizen scientists scour Madison area for invasive jumping worms 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 … Read more

• Earth Focus Day Camp: Nurturing a Love of Nature July 28, 2017

  Almost anyone who spent countless hours of summertime outdoors as a child has fond memories of exploration, investigation, discovery, and exhilaration. These are experiences the … Read more

• New Staff: Gail Epping Overholt July 28, 2017

  The Arboretum’s new outreach and education coordinator, Gail Epping Overholt, began working at the Arboretum January 11—Aldo Leopold’s birthday—and has already brought enthusiasm and fresh … Read more

• UW Arboretum Workshop Tracks Endangered Bees with Photos July 21, 2017

  “With a trained eye and quick finger stabbing the air, University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum native plant gardener Susan Carpenter counts off the bumble bees … 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

• Spring Reminders for Visitors April 8, 2016

  Spring brings warm weather, sprouts and blooms, the return of migrants and emergence of over-wintering animals—along with many visitors who love to get outdoors and enjoy … Read more

• Wisconsin Arborist Conference Showcases Education September 18, 2015

  On August 14, an estimated 300 Wisconsin arborists gathered at the Arboretum for the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s summer conference. Using the visitor centers amenities and … Read more

• Spring Tonic – UW Art Student Sculpture Exhibition April 28, 2015

  The Arboretum will be the host for a site-specific art show by the UW Art Department’s Advance Sculpture class, taught by professor Aris Georgiades. The … Read more