Presented by: Joshua M. Kapfer, Ph.D., Professor, and Certified Wildlife Biologist, Biology Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dr. Kapfer will provide a review of the major threats and challenges that face Wisconsin’s amphibians and reptiles. Luncheon-Lectures are held in the Arboretum Visitor Center Auditorium. A buffet lunch is followed by the […]
Presented by: Michael & Kathi Rock. Hummingbird gardening has been Michael and Kathi’s passion for over 20 years. Learn how to create a sanctuary for the Ruby-Throated hummingbird in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, water features, and hummingbird feeders, you can discover the magic and excitement […]
Presented by: Dr. Paul Hanson, Research Professor, UW-Madison Center for Limnology and Professional Musicians, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines What does it mean to be an artist or a scientist? We are creators, projecting ideas into the soundscape or the literature, and we are the score, offering ourselves as a staff onto which new ideas […]
Presented by: Jeff Epping, Horticultural Consultant and Garden Designer - Jeff Epping Design & Consulting, LLC In these challenging times of climate change and global warming, environmentally conscious gardeners are looking for better ways to garden. Water guzzling, chemically dependent, pollution causing lawns are not sustainable and can be replaced with so many better alternatives. […]
Presented by: Erin Presley, Horticulturist at Olbrich Botanical Gardens Madison’s own Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a leader in beautifully blending Midwestern native plants into a wide variety of garden styles. Olbrich horticulturist Erin Presley outlines how native plants are selected for the Gardens and managed to promote their ecosystem value, while providing an inspiring experience […]
Rusty patched bumble bee queen on native Field thistle, Curtis Prairie. Photo Credit: Bob Plamann Rusty patched bumble bee queen on Showy goldenrod, Arboretum Native Plant Garden. Photo Credit: Bob Plamann Presented by: Judy Cardin, Educator with the WDNR Bumble Bee Brigade Citizen Science Program and Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator, […]
Presented by: Brenna Marsicek, Director of Outreach, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon). Up to a billion birds die every year in the US after hitting windows, and almost half of those happen at homes. The good news is that the solutions are easy and affordable! This seminar will share some science behind why […]
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 […]
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 […]