Sundays, May 14 through October 29, 8:30-12:30 In the Northside TownCenter at the intersection of N. Sherman Ave. and Northport Dr. across from Warner Park.     The Northside Farmers Market is a nonprofit community enterprise. It is one of the newest and fastest growing farmers' markets in Dane County. In keeping with the innovative […]

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. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. 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

Add a little bit of musical enjoyment to your Sunday afternoons this summer with Summer Sundays: Concerts in the Garden. The concerts will be held alternating Sunday afternoons starting June 11 and ending August 20, from 5-6:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Friends of Allen […]

This gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Free, no registration required. Meet […]

Saturdays, April 15 thru November 11, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 19 thru November 1, 8:30-1:45 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org

Family Walk Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email jwhidden@wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place select Wednesdays and Saturdays […]

Discover the endless possibilities of designing garden containers to enhance your landscape! Containers can thrive all season long by learning tricks and tips of designing, planting, pruning, and general maintenance. Design techniques for sun and shade containers, hanging baskets, succulent combinations, herbs, tropicals, and more will be shared. Gardeners of any experience level will enjoy […]

Learn How To Destroy To Create! Harvest, arrange, and hammer out a cathartic art piece. Flower pounding is exactly what it sounds like with extra little twists. Flowers, fruits, leaves…anything with a pigment goes, and as you slam these materials into the fabric you release their colors and echo their forms from the growing season! […]

Garden Tour Learn more about summer-blooming native and ornamental species in Arboretum gardens. Susan Carpenter will highlight plants and gardening practices that support essential pollinators in urban/suburban landscapes. 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

In the Bolz Conservatory THE BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK! Blooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Visitors make connections with these fluttering friends while learning about the butterfly life cycle. Two chrysalis cases provide opportunities to possibly witness a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis! During Blooming […]

In the Bolz Conservatory THE BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK! Blooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Visitors make connections with these fluttering friends while learning about the butterfly life cycle. Two chrysalis cases provide opportunities to possibly witness a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis! During Blooming […]

Saturdays, April 15 thru November 11, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 19 thru November 1, 8:30-1:45 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org

Begin at Hometown Junction Park, Railroad St., Verona or 1030 Middleton St., Madison Cost $15 Eight gardens are featured on this garden tour. Fundraising proceeds will be used for a scholarship awarded to a college freshman studying horticulture or environmental issues and also for district projects. Contact Karen @ karenleewahl@gmail.com for info.

In the Bolz Conservatory THE BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK! Blooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Visitors make connections with these fluttering friends while learning about the butterfly life cycle. Two chrysalis cases provide opportunities to possibly witness a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis! During Blooming […]