Arboretum News (Announcements)
Blooming Times Delayed by Cool Weather
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013
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 around the week of May 20. Crabapples should peak around May 15. Magnolias, Serviceberries and the cherries are at peak ... Read more »
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An Illustrated Native Plant Garden
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013This month, an illustrated Gardening with Natives column finds a temporary home here on the website, as we honor Arboretum volunteers in the March Friends ... Read more »
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Registration Now Open!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013Learn more about native ecosystems, ecological restoration, and serve your community. Registration is now open for the upcoming Arboretum Team Leader Training Learn more ... Read more »
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Rocks and Water at Lake Mendota shore and beyond
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013I find rocks and water fascinating, because of the juxtaposition of something static and something dynamic. In some of the photographs, moving water was captured ... Read more »
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New Entrance for Longenecker Horticultural Gardens
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012Construction is nearly finished on an entrance feature highlighting Longenecker Horticultural Gardens and the generosity of the Friends of the Arboretum. A stone wall ... Read more »
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American Transmission Company Begins Work Along Arboretum Property
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012The American Transmission Company (ATC) will be erecting power lines along the eastbound beltline near the Arboretum starting this summer. To accommodate the new power ... Read more »
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Winter Trail Use
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011The Arboretum is prepared for snow and the skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking season. We have designated over 10 miles of ski trails for winter ... Read more »
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Arboretum Featured In Aerial Artistry Project
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011Wisconsinites often claim they love the state’s four seasons, including autumn in all its glory. Those in the UW–Madison community often claim they study, live ... Read more »
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Arboretum Corps of Discovery Exhibit opened Saturday July 2 at the Arboretum Visitor Center.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011The Arboretum Corps of Discovery consists of a group of dedicated volunteers who have been trained to provide an esthetic documentation of the natural ... Read more »
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Storm Water Work Begins along Manitou Way
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011A stormwater detention pond is being built near Manitou Way in the Arboretum. This new facility will intercept urban storm water sediment that is filling ... Read more »
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Learning from the Land: Leopold’s Legacy in Action
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011In a new summer youth leadership experience at the Arboretum, students will develop skills to restore, preserve, and protect local ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, field ... Read more »
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Enjoy a Quiet Time naturalist-led tour on Sunday Dec. 26
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010The Visitor Center will be closed for State designated Holidays on December 24 and 25. We will be open as usual on Sunday, December 26 ... Read more »
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Arboretum Celebrates 75 Years
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2010Restoring Land and Enriching Lives since 1934 As the Arboretum prepares to conclude its 75th anniversary celebration, it’s clear that our anniversary year (June 2009-June 2010) ... Read more »
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Trails Closed Because of Heavy Rain
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009Two trails are closed beginning September 25. G5-G6 in Gallistel Woods have dangerous trees overhanging the trails that tipped-up from the excess moisture. We ... Read more »
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White-winged crossbills, pine siskins and redpolls sighted in Arboretum
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009Many bird-watchers are reporting white-winged cross bills, (Loxia leucoptera) in spruce trees in Longenecker Gardens or along McCaffrey Drive at the Arboretum. People are also ... Read more »