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“Birds in Art” Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Rib Mountain Trip

October 13 @ 7:30 am - 6:15 pm
$130.00

Join us for a vibrant Oct. 13 fall colors trip and experience one of Wisconsin’s best views from atop Rib Mountain. Then soar with us through a guided exploration of the acclaimed “Birds in Art Exhibition” at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau. “With their stunning plumage, beautiful songs, and delightful mannerisms, birds inspire us in endless ways. The 51st annual exhibition celebrates avian wonders through fresh interpretations by some of the world’s most talented artists.” – LWY Art Museum

The trip includes transportation by comfortable coach, and guided tours of both the Birds in Art exhibit and Rib Mountain. The bus boards at 7:30, and departs the UW-Madison Arboretum at 7:45 a.m. returning by 6:15 p.m.  Cost: $130 per person.

Trip is limited to 52 participants. Online registration is fastest.  If you prefer to register by mail, click here for a PDF registration form. Mail-in registrations must be received by Oct. 1 2026.

Meal options:

Option A:  Fish Fry:  Classic light & crispy beer battered fish fry.  Served with Lawson bread, fries or potato salad & coleslaw    SELECT FRIES OR POTATO SALAD

Option B:  Shaved Prime Rib French Dip on a toasted Lawson hoagie roll & a side of au jus.  With fries or potato salad.  Option:  Add Swiss cheese & onions.  SELECT FRIES OR POTATO SALAD; OPTION TO ADD SWISS CHEESE AND ONIONS

Option C:  Fresh garden salad:  mixed greens, spinach, cherry tomatoes, carrots, purple cabbage, red onion, hard boiled egg, grated Parmesan & fresh crunchy croutons.  Served on a chilled plate.  Topped with grilled chicken.  OPTION:  VEGAN OPTION WITH NO CHICKEN OR EGG

Dessert Options:

Option A:  Cheese Cake.  TOPPING OPTIONS:  FRUIT, CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, OR PLAIN

Option B:  Chocolate Cake

 

FOA trips are an important part of fundraising efforts by FOA to support the Arboretum.  We strive to make these trips interesting and accessible to all attendees.  To ensure that we have adequate time to find replacement attendees and ensure that FOA costs are covered, FOA trips have the following cancellation policy (unless otherwise noted)

  • Transferring your registration to a new attendee is always allowed. Contact Allison Eyring-Green at npscoordinator@foamadison.org or call the FOA office at 608-890-2555 to request a ticket transfer.
  • Cancelling without requesting a refund is an option.  Your registration fee will be used to offset trip costs and to support the Arboretum.
  • Cancel 30 or more days before departure for a full refund of your registration fee.
  • Cancel 29 days or fewer before departure and the registration fee is non-refundable.

Details

  • Date: October 13
  • Time:
    7:30 am - 6:15 pm
  • Cost: $130.00

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Birds in Art & Rib Mountain
$ 130.00
45 available