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  • Volunteers Choose to Make a Difference February 28, 2019

    Mary Oliver wrote in her poem “The Summer Day” some of her most quoted lines: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do / … Read more

  • Art on View: Tiny Wonders February 28, 2019

    “Tiny Wonders,” an exhibit of vibrant scientific illustrations of insects by Alix Lukas and Jacki Whisenant, will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery … Read more

  • Arboretum Celebrates Aldo Leopold Weekend with Madison Reads Leopold and Other Events, March 1–3 February 18, 2019

    Madison Reads Leopold is a community event celebrating the enduring written works of the great conservationist. In honor of Aldo Leopold Weekend, the UW–Arboretum … Read more

  • Call for Artists: Arboretum's Steinhauer Trust Gallery, 2020 Exhibits January 31, 2019

    The Arboretum is now accepting artists’ proposals for 2020 exhibits in the Visitor Center’s Steinhauer Trust Gallery. The submission deadline is March 31, 2019. Exhibits hang … Read more

  • Art on View: Traces in the Snow January 2, 2019

    “Traces in the Snow,” a portfolio of original watercolors and limited edition prints of watercolors by Richard Fayram, will be on view in the Steinhauer … Read more

  • Art on View: Beneath the Surface October 31, 2018

    “Beneath the Surface,” an exhibit of photographs by Lisa Seidman, will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery in November and December. Seidman’s exhibit … Read more

  • Art on View: Natural State August 30, 2018

    “Natural State,” an exhibit of paintings by scientific illustrator Rebecca Jabs, will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery in September and October. Jabs’ … Read more

  • Art on View: Line Dance June 28, 2018

    “Line Dance: Tree Ring Patterns,” an exhibit of art quilts by Barbara Schneider, will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Schneider’s quilts are … Read more

  • Art on View: Forest Forager May 1, 2018

    In May and June, mixed media constructions by Cheryl Holz will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Holz’s work is inspired by time … Read more

  • The Arboretum Issue of the Isthmus April 19, 2018

    This week’s Isthmus issue is about the Arboretum. The Isthmus staff delved into many aspects of the Arb to bring you stories about research, citizen science, … Read more

  • Art on View: All Eyes on Us February 25, 2018

    In March and April, acrylic paintings by Auna Kaufmann-Schwartz will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Kaufmann-Schwartz’s acrylic paintings are bright and colorful … Read more

  • Art on View: A Sense of Wonder Wisconsin January 3, 2018

    In January and February, photographs by Jim Stewart will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. “A Sense of Wonder Wisconsin” features Jim Stewart’s photographs … Read more

  • Bookstore News: One Day Holiday Shopping on December 21 December 15, 2017

    As many visitors know, our bookstore has been closed due to staffing transitions. To thank our loyal bookstore customers for their support and patience, the … Read more

  • Holiday Building Closures November 20, 2017

    The Arboretum Visitor Center will be closed December 23–25, closed during regular hours December 31 (open from 6:30–8:30 p.m. during the annual New Year’s Eve walk), … Read more

  • Art on View: Seasonal Shifts October 31, 2017

    In November and December, acrylic paintings by Karen Watson-Newlin will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. “Seasonal Shifts: Colors and Textures” features Watson-Newlin’s acrylic … Read more

  • Art on View: A Closer Look August 30, 2017

    In September and October, photographs by Julie Raasch will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Julie Raasch’s photography is driven by light. She … Read more

  • Art on View: Personali-Trees June 29, 2017

    In July and August, tree portraits by Tim Mulcahy will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Photographer Tim Mulcahy says of his arboreal … Read more

  • Art on View: Fields, Forests, and Flowers May 1, 2017

    In May and June, watercolors by members of the Madison Watercolor Society (MWS) will be on view in the Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Members of … Read more

  • Art on View: Our Backyard March 1, 2017

    In March and April, photographs by Samantha Christian will be on display in the Visitor Center Steinhauer Trust Gallery. Samantha Christian loves to watching nature’s … Read more

  • Remembering Victor Bakhtin December 7, 2016

    Greg Armstrong was the Arboretum’s director from 1983 to 2004. Armstrong met and became friends with artist Victor Bakhtin while planning the Visitor Center building … Read more