Visit with supplier reps and see what’s new for the 2022 gardening season. 

Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI […]

April showers bring May flowers—and this opportunity to explore campus gardens, greenhouses, and related facilities. Visit the DC Smith Greenhouse, Allen Centennial Garden, Steenbock and BioCommons, and Wisconsin Energy Institute. Explore hands-on activities with seeds, plants and soil. Ask questions of Master Gardeners. Discover books for all ages about gardening, plants, soil, water and more. […]

Garden Tour Established in 1935, the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ lilac collection is one of the largest in the country. Join David Stevens, garden curator, to explore lilac history, lore, culture, and color. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

Family Nature Program This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1–2 p.m., indoor activities: 2–3 p.m. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Adults must […]

Family Class We will explore Longenecker Horticultural Gardens and the blooming magnolia, lilac, and crabapple collections. We will share stories and create nature art and crafts. This class is for preschool-aged children and their adult caregivers. Adults must attend. Meet at the Visitor Center. Fee: $20 per family/group up to four people. Register by May […]

Visit the big tent on the lawn near the Visitor Center to shop for all your native plant gardening needs. The annual plant sale offers more than 200 species of native grasses, woodland, prairie, and savanna plants, and trees and shrubs suitable for a variety of soil and light conditions, while supplies last. Organized by […]

Garden Tour With over 200 trees, the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens crabapple collection is the most up to date in the country. Learn why crabapples are the most planted flowering tree in the Midwest with David Stevens, garden curator, who will highlight some of his favorite selections. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. […]

Walk Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of […]

Walk Begin the evening with a full moon naturalist-guided night walk (arrive by 8 p.m. for the walk). UW Space Place will join us from 9:30 to 11 p.m. for viewing the lunar eclipse through telescopes (weather permitting). Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place except in […]

Rotary Botanical Gardens Director of Horticulture, Michael Jesiolowski will provide a behind-the-scenes look at what’s blooming this month and answer any questions you may have. What’s in Bloom? Tours take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (April- August) and the 4th Wednesday of September. The tours are free for RBG members, or $10 […]

Dane County UW-Extension Office 5201 Fen Oak Ct, Madison (just off Agriculture Dr. between Pflaum & Femrite) The sale includes hundred of perennials for shade or sun, native plants, vegetable and herb starts, annuals, house plants and more.  Plant Health Advisors and other master gardeners are on-hand to answer gardening questions from the public. The […]