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On the Trails: New Stewards and Curtis Prairie Boardwalk August 30, 2022
The summer is always a busy season for the ranger unit. It is a time for assistant ranger and volunteer steward trainings, high visitation, trail… Read more
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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
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Land Care Report: Maintaining the Arboretum Grounds September 29, 2021
The field staff wrapped up the spring burn season in May and jumped right into invasive species management and seed collection. These aspects of natural… Read more
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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
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Ranger Activities During the Pandemic January 6, 2021
This year, the Arboretum has been busier than ever with visitors looking for safe outdoor activities. We deeply value being a resource for people during… Read more
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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
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New Trail Map and Quarterly Calendar February 27, 2020
Visitors have long requested a standalone map to help in navigating Arboretum trails. We are pleased to announce that one has just been published and… Read more
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Ho-Nee-Um Pond Boardwalk Reopens December 30, 2019
The Ho-Nee-Um Pond boardwalk has reopened after completion of a project to replace 400 feet of deteriorating boardwalk. The wooden plank path in the Wingra… Read more
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Rebuilding the Ho-Nee-Um Pond Boardwalk August 12, 2019
The Ho-Nee-Um Pond boardwalk, in the Wingra Oak Savanna area just off Monroe Street, has been deteriorating over the past few years. But it hit… Read more
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Student Ranger Places Second for Student Employee of the Year March 7, 2019
This year, the UW–Madison Student Employment team hosted the first annual competition for a campus Student Employee of the Year. The Arboretum nominated assistant… Read more
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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