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1. arboretum.wisc.eduUW Arboretum - University of Wisconsin–Madison

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   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, trash, etc.) getting picked up in the stormwater and carried through Arboretum ...

   • Adult Education

     Arboretum classes delve into topics related to natural...

     Classes

     · Public Talks

     · Nature Walks

     · Native Gardening Conference

     · Madison Reads Leopold

     · Garden Tours

   • Trails

     The Arboretum maintains more than 17 miles of trails through...

     Seasonal Trail Routes

     · Visitor Etiquette

     · Visitor Center

   • Events

     Class: Bluebirds and the Arboretum Trail. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m....

   • Visit

     Explore the Arboretum independently—quiet places for...

     Room Rentals

     · Photography Policy

     · Bookstore

   • Get Involved

     Donate to the Arboretum to support land stewardship, citizen...

   • Learn

     Through our volunteer program, hundreds of community members...

     Multimedia Resources

     · Earth Focus Day Camp

     · Children and Families

     · School and Youth Groups

   • 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...

     Weddings

     · Athletic Events

2. uwarboretum.orgUW Arboretum – Visit The Arboretum

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   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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › University_of_WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Area: 1,260 acres (510 ha)
   • Location: 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin

   • Created: April 26, 1932
   • Type: Arboretum

4. uwarboretum.org › historyHistory – UW Arboretum

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   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.

5. news.wisc.edu › uw-madison-arboretum-designated-aUW–Madison Arboretum designated a National Historic Landmark

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   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.

6. news.wisc.edu › arboretum-a-slice-of-nature-andArboretum: A slice of nature and ecological history in the city

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   Find out how you can experience Wisconsin’s historical Arboretum for yourself! A rogue Amur maple sapling — an invasive tree species — adds a pop of color amid a stand of prairie grass in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum’s Curtis Prairie during late autumn on Oct. 31, 2018.