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Tu Agua Project Builds on WATER Project’s Community Engagement Framework. Situated near the low point of the Lake Wingra watershed, the Arboretum receives millions of gallons of stormwater each year from surrounding neighborhoods and commercial areas. Challenges include erosion, impacts to infrastructure, and pollutants (salt, nutrients ...
- Adult Education
Arboretum classes delve into topics related to natural...
- Trails
We offer many free nature walks and family programs for...
- Events
Class: Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m....
- Visit
The Arboretum features distinct ecological communities,...
- Get Involved
Donate to the Arboretum to support land stewardship, citizen...
- Learn
The UW Arboretum is an exceptional place to learn about the...
- Natural Areas
The natural areas include woodlands, savannas, prairies, and...
- Gardens
The UW Arboretum has three distinct garden collections that...
- Facility Use
Arboretum Drive may be used for running, cycling, and...
- Adult Education
Visit The Arboretum. The Arboretum is an extension of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is used by students and researchers focusing on ecological restoration. While it is not a park, thousands of people visit the Arboretum each year to enjoy its seasonal beauty.
January 31, 2021. 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. In addition to its 1,260 acres (5 km 2) in Madison, Wisconsin (located about four miles from the main campus of the University of Wisconsin ...
- 1,260 acres (510 ha)
- 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin
- April 26, 1932
- Arboretum
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Feb 3, 2024 · 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. Learn about the natural world and how to care for it through tours, classes, and other programs.
Feb 2, 2021 · The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. The designation is based on the Arboretum’s pioneering work in restoration ecology, its place in the history of conservation, and its commitment to Aldo Leopold’s land ethic.
