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
IRONKIDS Fun Run 2024
9/07/2024
Madison - 3.85 miles away
2
IRONMAN 70.3 & IRONMAN Wisconsin
9/07/2024 - 9/08/2024
Madison - 3.92 miles away
3
Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest
9/06/2024 - 9/07/2024
Fitchburg - 5.5 miles away
4
Fall Fun at Enchanted Valley Acres!
10/17/2024 - 10/24/2024
Cross Plains - 10.63 miles away
5
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest
9/07/2024
Mount Horeb - 15.44 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
Chilimania
9/06/2024 - 9/07/2024
Edgerton - 23.65 miles away