- Crabapples are in full bloom in Longenecker Horticultural Gardens. Lilacs have join Redbuds in adding some more color and laate magnolias survived the cool weather last week end. Visit our photo gallery
- Free, narrated tours of the Arboretum aboard the Badger Trolley leave from the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on May 19 – last trips of the spring. Pick up your free ticket at the Visitor Center on the day of the tour. First come, first served. Read more… Visit our photo gallery
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ARBORETUM NEWS
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Blooming Times Delayed by Cool Weather
Blooming times in the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens and native plant restorations are later than average, in fact, nearly the latest ever for some things. Lilacs will be at their peak bloom … Read more »
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Woodland Wildflowers in a late spring
It finally felt like spring on Sunday and a large group of folks turned out for the 1 pm public tour. We anticipated this and were prepared with two guides … Read more »
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Earth Focus Day Camp Sessions filling fast
Now in its 22nd year, Earth Focus Day Camp creates outstanding summer nature programs for children ages 3-14. With many different ecosystems including the oldest restored tall grass prairie in … Read more »
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EARLY MIGRANTS
Mother Nature lied to us on Easter Sunday. At 1:00 she promised us a lovely, sunny afternoon – but she failed to deliver. Standing on the Visitor Center … Read more »