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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

  • Arboretum: A Slice of Nature and Ecological History in the City December 11, 2019

    Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are fortunate to have many places where they can escape the campus hustle and bustle and get in touch… Read more

  • Visitor Rules and Reminders May 2, 2019

    Spring is a busy time of year, especially when the spectacular flowering trees bloom in Longenecker Horticultural Gardens. We’d like to take the opportunity to… Read more

  • Garden Tours: Grow Your Plant Knowledge March 20, 2019

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

  • Listening to Leopold March 1, 2019

    “It’s one of my favorite mornings each year. On the first Saturday in March, Kathy Miner organizes Madison Reads Leopold. All day,… 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

  • 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

  • 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