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 […]

The annual native gardening conference teaches and promotes the use of native plants in home landscapes for biodiversity, habitat, beauty, and sustainability. Expert-led workshops inspire and inform gardeners and landowners to create and maintain native gardens or small-scale restorations. Keynote: “Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees,” Heather Holm, pollinator conservationist garden designer. Fee: $65 […]

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

Explore Arboretum woodlands and wetlands along the northwest shoreline of Lake Wingra. This leisurely naturalist-led walk is suitable for adults and families with children. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe […]

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

5118 Buffalo Trail, Madison, 53705 (near Hilldale & Oscar Rennebohm Park) One of Wisconsin's Hummingbird Banders, Mickey O'Connor, will be banding hummingbirds on Wednesday, Sept. 13.  Additionally, Larry Scheunemann will present an informative and fun class about hummingbirds on Wednesday and Sunday at 3 p.m. We have 100+ plants and shrubs on display (including some […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]

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

Wisconsin has more than twenty snake species, nearly all are harmless and fascinating. Learn their natural history, how to identify them, when to look for them, and how to monitor populations. Instructor: Rebecca Christoffel, Christoffel Conservation. Indoor presentation followed by outdoor monitoring demonstration. Fee: $35. Register by September 12 @ https://arboretum.wisc.edu/classes/wisconsins-snakes/ . Meet at the […]

A Garden Tour Color, fruits, seeds, late blooming plants, late-season insects—we will find these and more in the diverse native plant gardens around the Visitor Center. Susan Carpenter, garden curator, will lead this tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

August 30 thru October 28 Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens Featuring large-scale light installations, Olbrich's GLEAM exhibit transforms the outdoor gardens and tropical conservatory into a land of luminous lullabies. Open a doorway to another […]