EVENTS & CLASSES

All events begin at the Visitor Center unless otherwise indicated.

• TOUR (NATIVE PLANT GARDEN)

  Wednesday, Aug 20 • 7 pm
  Native Grasses

  As summer ends and fall approaches, we will take a closer look at our native grasses, from tiny mustache grass to big bluestem. Find out how to identify these attractive plants and grow them in your native garden.

• VOLUNTEER WORKDAY (CORE AREA)

  Saturday, Aug 23 • 9 am – 12 pm
  Core Area and Curtis Prairie

  Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

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• WALK (VISITOR CENTER)

  Sunday, Aug 24 • 8:30 am – 10 am
  Curtis Prairie

  At this time of year, you can walk the prairie and imagine what it was like for settlers to see prairies for the first time—with grasses and flowers towering overhead—unlike anything in Europe.

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COMING UP

ARBORETUM CLASS

Discover the Curious World of Insects

Saturday, August 16 • 1-3 pm

Explore the fascinating world of insects and arachnids, including some of their lifecycles, while discovering the important and powerful role they play in our ecosystem. Fee: $13.50 ($12 for members of Friends of the Arboretum). Registration required. Read more. Register and pay online

Featured photo

Many species of sunflowers and other members of the daisy family are in bloom on Arboretum Prairies. This is western sunflower, Helianthus occidentalis. View all photos

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