Art and Environment Workshops

The site of historic research in ecological restoration, the Arboretum is a UW–Madison research center and popular visitor destination. The Arboretum conserves and restores land, advances science, offers public outreach, and benefits from community involvement. The 1,200-acre grounds are home to protected prairies, woodlands, wetlands, savannas, springs, shoreline, a notable horticultural collection, and Wisconsin native plant gardens. The Arboretum also offers 17 miles of walking trails and 4 miles of biking road as well as hundreds of learning and volunteer opportunities. The Arboretum main entrance is at 1207 Seminole Highway. There is also an east entrance at Wingra Drive and East Mills Street. Please seeGetting Herefor more information.