University of Wisconsin Arboretum
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Natural Attractions Type
- Arboretum/Botanical
University of Wisconsin Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy - Madison, WI 53711
Information:
608-263-7888
Arboretum Grounds: 4 a.m.–10 p.m., Visitor Center: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays and 12:30–4 p.m. weekends
Widely recognized as the site of historic research in ecological restoration, the Arboretum is home to some of the oldest and most varied collection of restored ecological communities in the world, including tallgrass and shortgrass prairies, oak savannas, woodlands, and wetlands.
There are also two garden collections: Longenecker Horticultural Gardens, the state's premier collection of ornamental trees and shrubs, and the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden, designed to teach and demonstrate the use of native plants in home gardens for biodiversity, habitat, beauty, and sustainability.
The Arboretum offers 17 miles of walking trails and 4 miles of biking road as well as hundreds of learning and volunteer opportunities.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Pick Me Up At the Border
9/20/2024
Fitchburg - 2.52 miles away
2
Fall Fest at the Fitchburg Farmers Market
9/19/2024
Fitchburg - 2.56 miles away
3
Reunion - Madison Symphony Orchestra's 99th Season
9/20/2024
Madison - 3.71 miles away
4
2024 Willy Street Fair
9/21/2024 - 9/22/2024
Madison - 4.53 miles away
5
Monona's 41th Chili Cook-Off
9/28/2024
Monona - 6.29 miles away
6
Blacklight and Brews
9/06/2024
Blue Mounds - 18.82 miles away
7
Blacklight Tour at Cave of the Mounds
9/07/2024
Blue Mounds - 18.82 miles away
8
Cave Lantern Tours
9/08/2024
Blue Mounds - 18.82 miles away