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UW Arboretum. Winter birds in crabapple tree. More events & classes. News. 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.
- Adult Education
Arboretum classes delve into topics related to natural...
- Trails
The Arboretum maintains more than 17 miles of trails through...
- Events
Class: Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m....
- Visit
Ways to enjoy the Arboretum. Hike and observe nature: Bird...
- Get Involved
Donate to the Arboretum to support land stewardship, citizen...
- Learn
The UW Arboretum is an exceptional place to learn about the...
- Getting Here
The 1,200-acre Arboretum is located on the near-west side of...
- 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
Ways to enjoy the Arboretum. Hike and observe nature: Bird watch, soak in changing seasons through blooming wildflowers and fall colors, tune in to the subtleties of winter ecology. There is always something to discover at the Arboretum. Use the trail map to locate particular ecological communities and gardens.
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.
- Longenecker Horticultural Gardens
- Viburnum Garden
- Wisconsin Native Plant Garden
Recognized internationally, this 35-acre area near the Visitor Center is the premier collection of trees, shrubs, and vines in Wisconsin and includes 6,000 specimens suitable for Madison’s climate. More than 2,500 kinds of plants, including more than 100 species of Wisconsin’s native woody plants, are displayed. Longenecker Horticultural Gardens ho...
Located east of the Nakoma Road and Manitou Way intersection, this 3-acre garden features more than 80 species and varieties of Viburnum and 110 species and varieties of arborvitae.
The Wisconsin Native Plant Garden, designed by landscape architect Darrel Morrison, is a place where people of all ages participate in land care and learn about native plants, restoration, pollinator conservation, and ecological relationships. Located on 4 acres surrounding the Visitor Center, the WNPG includes 15 gardens and hundreds of native Wis...
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
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.
Feb 3, 2024 · 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711. 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.