Sundays, May 5 through October 20, 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 […]

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 […]

The Summer Concert Series is back with a fresh twist and new name - Olbrich After Hours! We’re open late! Enjoy an evening in the gardens with a rolling line-up of dynamic musicians, pop-up performances, and delectable food carts. Quench your thirst with a microbrew, summer cocktail, or mocktail. And connect with eco-friendly organizations committed […]

Wednesdays, April 24 thru November 6, 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. Help identify species and collect data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email citizenscience@arboretum.wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place several times a month […]

Learn how to support butterflies in your garden. Butterflies are wonderful visitors to our gardens, providing beauty as well as helpful pollination services. Join Lisa Johnson, UW-Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist, to learn what you can do to design your garden to support butterflies, both in their caterpillar and adult stages. Registration cost is $10 for […]

Saturdays, April 13 thru November 9, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square For details visit www.dcfm.org

Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704 Dahlias are late summer bloomers known for their diverse forms and bright colors. Sponsored by the Badger State Dahlia Society. On Sunday at 2 p.m., we give away all the blooms, so bring a vase or bucket to carry away some beautiful and FREE cut blooms […]

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk (full moon August 19). Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by July 16: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com . Meet at the […]