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.