Brad Herrick, Ecologist and Research Program Manager, UW-Madison Arboretum. The UW-Madison Arboretum is a highly-regarded green space used by bikers, hikers, nature enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and those looking for peace and tranquility within an urban environment. In addition, the Arboretum is home to hundreds of different species of wildlife, from cryptic micro-moths to the not-so […]
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 (noon-1:00 pm) How Trees Built the Midwest Jay Dampier, PhD, State Horticulture Outreach Program Manager, UW–Madison, Division of Extension Learn stories behind four beloved trees that have shaped our region. Did you know that the popular Honeycrisp apples almost didn’t happen? What’s the possible link between Dutch elm disease and emerald […]
Ingrid Jordon-Thaden, Director of Botany Gardens and Greenhouses, UW–Madison This presentation will illustrate the wide variety of research topics that have been developing in our facility with our amazing living collection of plants. Our 8000 square feet of greenhouse space is home to 12 different habitats and can therefore provide growth conditions for plants all […]
Early fall color will provide the backdrop as Michael Hansen, the Arboretum Land Care Manager, will lead us on an exploration of the Grady Tract. We’ll learn about the history of this unique section of the Arboretum, some of the plants and animals that call it home, and the recent research and restoration work being […]
Glenn Chambliss, Birdwatcher and Professor Emeritus of Bacteriology, UW–Madison People are endlessly fascinated by the natural world that surrounds us. Capturing on film the beauty, sense of freedom and a bit of the essence of inhabitants of that world are primary goals of my photography. Today, we explore various aspects of nature photography, from the […]
First lecture: The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Rebuilding & Restoration Saga - Mark Wegner, City of Middleton Assistant Director of Public Lands-Forestry and Conservancy Lands Second Lecture: Growing a Prairie - The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Hans Hilbert, Co-President, Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Mark: This talk will shed light on the cleanup, planning, […]
Hillary Thompson, Biologist at the International Crane Foundation. Wisconsin is home to both the most abundant and the rarest crane species in the world, the Sandhill Crane and the Whooping Crane! The International Crane Foundation works to ensure both species have what they need to thrive in our home state. We work to reintroduce the […]
Randy Jackson, Campbell-Bascom Professor of Grassland Ecology, Department of Agronomy, UW–Madison Grassland 2.0 is agriculture designed in the image of the original grasslands of the Midwest, the tallgrass prairie. Thoughtful management of perennial grasslands can restore the lost functionality of these ecosystems, create viable business opportunities that diversify production systems, buffer farms from volatile markets […]
Anne Pearce, Wisconsin First Detector Network Coordinator Invasive plants continue to impact Wisconsin's natural resources, economy, and even our own health! We'll highlight some up-and-coming invasive plants. Then we'll delve into management methods from hand-pulling to chemical control to biocontrol and discuss how to decide which methods to use in different situations. Register now! Registration […]
Presented by Chuck Henrikson In the depths of winter we look forward to spring and the return of birds to the Arboretum. There are not many resident bird species in the Arboretum in the winter months, but during spring migration the number of bird species jumps dramatically. Some of the new arrivals stay all summer […]
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