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The Apostle Islands' sea caves were sculpted from sandstone by centuries of wave action, freezing and thawing.

 

Allen Centennial Gardens


Details

Highly visible 2.5 acre site reveals an ever-changing panorama of beauty; this peaceful respite serves as an outdoor classroom, offering research and training opportunities in plant identification and nomenclature as well as ecological and site management techniques for one of the few horticultural departments in Wisconsin's higher education system.


Address

620 Babcock Dr
Madison, WI 53706


Contact Information

Voice: 608-262-8406
Email: capryes@facstaff.wisc.edu

Amenities and Services All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

UW-Madison campus From East: University Ave, Rt on Charter St, L on Observatory Dr, Rt to 620 Babcock Dr.From West: University Ave to Campus Dr, which becomes (W) Johnson St; L on Charter St, L on Observatory Dr, Rt on Babcock Dr.


Natural Attractions
Type of Attraction
Arboretum/botanical