Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (noon-1:00 pm) Water Management at the UW Arboretum, Past to Present David S. Liebl, Past Chair, UW Arboretum Stormwater Committee Managing the Arboretum’s abundant water resources once focused on promoting wildlife conservation. Today the focus is on protecting the ecology of sensitive natural areas from urban stormwater runoff, and supporting ecological […]

Monday, February 22, 2021  (noon-1:15 pm) Tropical Forests and Elephants: Hunting, Poaching, and Conservation Cooper Rosin, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecological Studies, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, UW–Madison Dr. Rosin is an ecologist and conservation biologist with interests revolving around tropical forests. He studies the effects of human activities on tropical forests, in order to […]

Registration closed! Tuesday, March 16, 2021 (noon-1:00 pm) Snakes: Getting to Know your Mysterious Neighbors Rebecca Christoffel, PhD, Founder of Snake Conservation Society and Christoffel Conservation Snakes are mysterious to people, but that doesn’t mean that they have to be feared. We’ll dispel some of the myths commonly held about snakes and point out some […]

Wednesday, April 14, 2021   (12:00-1:00 pm) Native Orchid Research and Restoration at The Ridges Sanctuary Tony Kiszonas, Summer Naturalist at The Ridges Sanctuary   The Ridges Sanctuary, located in Baileys Harbor, Door County WI, is home to one of the most biologically diverse areas in Wisconsin. It is a premiere destination for viewing many […]

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 […]