Presented by:  Shaili Pfeiffer, Natural Resources Staff Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The 2005 landmark agreement, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement, was signed by the eight […]

                                            Presented by:  Amy Alstad, Director of Land Management and Environmental Education Why is it that one of the nicest prairie restorations in Dane County is found at a Benedictine Monastery? Caring for the […]

  The “Badger State’s” history is embedded in the many geologic formations across the landscape. From deposits of galena to the impressive cliffs of quartzite, Wisconsin has many riches that have shaped our state’s society and economy.  To explore these natural wonders, we invite you to join the Friends of the Arboretum for a visit […]

Presented by: Dr. James Crall, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, UW-Madison  Technology is rapidly transforming nearly all aspects of our lives, including how we interact with the natural world. In this talk, Dr. James Crall will explore how emerging technologies (including artificial intelligence and the internet of things) are creating new opportunities for researchers, practitioners, and […]

                                            Presented by:  Nancy A Sheehan, Program Manager, UW-Madison Arboretum With population declines among migratory birds and insects, Journey North seeks to help researchers, land managers and the general public understand how migratory species […]

          Presented by:  Tyler Lark, Scientist, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, UW-Madison Come learn all about biofuels and the current state of the science and policy.  We’ll cover the latest on the debate about corn ethanol, learn about the potential for better biofuels based on native perennial plants like […]

                Join the Friends of the Arboretum for an adventure to the world-renowned Horicon Marsh.  The northern two-thirds of the marsh is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the 22,000 acre Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.  The southern third (11,000 acres) is managed by the Wisconsin […]

                                                            Presented by:  Lucas Zoet, Dean L.Morgridge Endowed Chair of Geoscience, UW-Madison Professor Zoet will detail how Wisconsin has been shaped by glaciers and the types […]

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means soaking in the forest atmosphere through all of your senses.  This gentle walk and pause at the UW Arboretum will allow you to consciously immerse in the natural environment and your Self. We will share information about the health benefits of being in nature. In addition, we will […]

            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 […]