Presented by: Brian Ohm, Professor Emeritus, Department of Planning & Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Wisconsin has a rich history as a national leader in the preservation of green space in both urban and rural areas. This talk will explore that history and the evolving concepts of green space. It will also provide an overview […]

  Join the Friends of the Arboretum for “Butterflies, Bumble Bees and Blooms” at the beautiful Holy Wisdom Monastery Prairie. Sundial lupines and Wild indigo will be blooming on the hillside prairie overlooking Lake Mendota, and we have a wonderful lineup of speakers for this outdoor event with guided walks through prairie. We will learn […]

Presented by: Steve Vavrus, Wisconsin State Climatologist The Wisconsin State Climatology Office (SCO) has been revitalized recently with additional resources, a new director, and expanding staff. The SCO provides “climate services” to help Wisconsinites use weather and climate information more effectively, and we also conduct basic and applied research. This knowledge will improve our understanding of […]

  Join the Friends of the Arboretum for a gorgeous Mississippi Riverboat cruise on Saturday, October 11. We will explore the mighty upper Mississippi, surrounded by bluffs of glowing autumn color during our three hour adventure, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on our riverboat, the magnificent La Crosse Queen. It is an authentic paddle […]