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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum is a teaching and research facility of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the site of historic research in ecological restoration.
The Arboretum maintains more than 17 miles of trails through restored prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands. The trail system offers visitors recreational, inspirational, and educational opportunities.
The UW Arboretum's Visitor Center (formerly called the McKay Center) is pictured in an aerial view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus during an autumn sunset on Oct. 5, 2011. From foreground to horizon are Curtis Prairie, Longnecker Gardens, Lake Wingra, and the UW-Madison campus and downtown Madison skyline.
The Arboretum began in 1932 when the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents acquired 245 acres on the south shore of Lake Wingra. It was formally dedicated in 1934 and has since grown to 1,260 acres in Madison as well as a number of outlying properties throughout Wisconsin.
Feb 3, 2024 · Phone: (608) 263-7888. Email Website. OVERVIEW. The Arboretum, birthplace of ecological restoration, is a research center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a popular visitor destination. Explore prairies, woodlands, wetlands and gardens in all seasons.
Located approximately a mile south of the heart of campus, the Arboretum offers natural areas lining the coast of Lake Wingra and is a truly unique asset. Sun shines through the Troia Arch at the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens. Photo: Bryce Richter.
Jul 23, 2020 · The UW-Madison Arboretum is a research center and visitor destination with restored prairies, woodlands, wetlands and gardens ready to ramble year-round.
