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• Horticultural Garden Notes: Creating the Children’s Activity Area January 6, 2022

  Shortly after coming to the Arboretum in 2015, I recognized the potential in a roughly one-acre area bordering the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens that had long… Read more

• On the Trails: Gardner Marsh Boardwalk Improvements December 1, 2021

  The Gardner Marsh boardwalk, near the Mills Street entrance, has been deteriorating over the past few years. In 2018 and 2019 the boardwalk was closed… Read more

• Ski and Snowshoe Trail Information, 2021–22 November 17, 2021

  The Arboretum is prepared for snow! For visitors, that means a season of skiing, snowshoeing, and winter hiking. The trail system includes footpaths, boardwalks, and… Read more

• On the Trails: Challenges and Changes in Wingra Oak Savanna Area September 29, 2021

  The Arboretum trails have been a space for safe gathering and respite for many visitors during the pandemic. It has been wonderful to see families and… Read more

• Director's Note, September 2020 September 1, 2020

  To the UW–Madison Arboretum Community, A key feature of UW–Madison’s Smart Restart protocols is to promote our personal responsibility to each other. While there… Read more

• Arboretum Drive Temporarily Closes to Motor Vehicle Traffic Due to Surge in Usage May 15, 2020

  As spring has arrived, more visitors have been drawn to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum to walk, run and bike and enjoy the spring scenery. Read more

• Visiting the Arboretum During Coronavirus April 1, 2020

  The sun is shining, temperatures are warming, sprouts and buds are growing. Yet we also face uncertainty and disruption to our everyday lives as we… Read more

• Being Outside—Happiness, Health, and Hazards August 2, 2018

  Director’s Note I’m happiest when I’m outside. I love hiking and biking in natural areas, learning new plant and animal species, recognizing those I already… Read more