Arboretum Facility Use

Visitor Center Room Use

Our auditorium and instruction rooms are available for groups that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Plan a program featuring a presentation by an Arboretum speaker.
  2. Have a mission similar to that of the Arboretum and who plan to use this facility for a meeting related to that mission. Appropriate group activities include programs related to ecological communities and horticultural management practices, ecological literacy, education about restoration ecology and related natural history, and/or the discipline of restoration ecology.
  3. Are invited by Arboretum staff for a program related to the Arboretum's mission or staff duties.

View our complete room use policy.

Weddings and Ceremonies

In keeping with its research and educational mission, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum does not accept requests for weddings or other indoor/outdoor ceremonies.

Athletic Event Policy

Running, biking and walking event organizers are invited to use the UW-Madison Arboretum's paved roads for their events. However, all events must adhere to our guidelines.

View our complete athletic events policy.