Events & Classes: Special Event

  • Aldo Leopold (1887-1948): Where are we now? with Peter H. Raven, PhD.

    Thursday, September 23 • 6 pm – 8 pm

    Since 1934, the Arboretum has illuminated causes and relationships that its first director, Aldo Leopold, passionately believed in. Raven considers population, consumption levels, technology, global climate change and the loss of biodiversity when trying to achieve a world that is sustainable, healthy and as beautiful as the one Leopold dreamed about.

  • Zoo Run Run

    Sunday, September 26 • 10 am – 2 pm

    This event, sponsored in part by the Arboretum, features a 10K run through the Arboretum.

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  • Badger Trolley Tours

    Sunday, October 10 • 1 pm – 3 pm

    Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum’s history and purpose. Get your free ticket at the Arboretum Visitor Center the day of the tour—first come, first served.

  • Badger Trolley Tours

    Sunday, October 17 • 1 pm – 3 pm

    Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum’s history and purpose. Get your free ticket at the Arboretum Visitor Center the day of the tour—first come, first served.

  • Badger Trolley Tours

    Sunday, October 24 • 1 pm – 3 pm

    Free narrated tours aboard the Badger Trolley begin at the Visitor Center at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. View the prairies and woodlands in beautiful fall color and learn more about the Arboretum’s history and purpose. Get your free ticket at the Arboretum Visitor Center the day of the tour—first come, first served.

  • Close to Home: Arboretum Local Products Expo

    Sunday, November 28 • 10 am – 4 pm

    Local art, edibles and gifts take center stage at the Arboretum, celebrating local enterprise and creativity and giving shoppers an opportunity to support the local economy.