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

This walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Adults must attend. 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 the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum […]

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

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 […]

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

Longenecker Horticultural Garden Tour David Stevens, garden curator, will explore the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ pinetum—the largest and most diverse conifer collection in the state. Located on a glacial drumlin, the collection presents a diverse array of conifers from around the world. Tours take place except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the […]

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 […]