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 […]

The annual native gardening conference 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: “Butterflies and Botany: Cultivating Connections in Native Gardens,” Skye Bruce, coordinator, Wisconsin Monarch Collaborative. Fee: $65 through […]

Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover sloping terrain. 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 Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and […]

5118 Buffalo Trail, Madison, 53705 (near Hilldale & Oscar Rennebohm Park) One of Wisconsin's Hummingbird Banders, Mickey O'Connor, will be banding hummingbirds for the Wednesday tour.   Additionally, Larry and Emily Scheunemann will present an informative and fun class about hummingbirds on Sunday at 2 p.m. We have 100+ plants and shrubs on display (including […]

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: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. 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 […]

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

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 select Wednesdays of each month (April-September). The tours are free for RBG members, or $10 for non-members. To register, please call 608.752.3885. Rotary […]

5118 Buffalo Trail, Madison, 53705 (near Hilldale & Oscar Rennebohm Park) One of Wisconsin's Hummingbird Banders, Mickey O'Connor, will be banding hummingbirds for the Wednesday tour.   Additionally, Larry and Emily Scheunemann will present an informative and fun class about hummingbirds on Sunday at 2 p.m. We have 100+ plants and shrubs on display (including […]

August 28 thru October 26 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 Take a walk through a dream – GLEAM envelopes the senses, engaging and exciting the imagination. Escape the day to day and enter a third […]

August 28 thru October 26 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 Take a walk through a dream – GLEAM envelopes the senses, engaging and exciting the imagination. Escape the day to day and enter a third […]

August 28 thru October 26 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 Take a walk through a dream – GLEAM envelopes the senses, engaging and exciting the imagination. Escape the day to day and enter a third […]

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

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. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 […]

August 28 thru October 26 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 Take a walk through a dream – GLEAM envelopes the senses, engaging and exciting the imagination. Escape the day to day and enter a third […]

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. (Equinox is morning of September 22.) 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 September 17: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at […]