Looking for activities to do outside in May? Well look no further!
LUNCHTIME WELLNESS – Allen Centennial Garden
Allen Centennial Garden
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
How much of your day do you spend inside? If you’re like the average American, it’s 93% for your time, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Allen Centennial Garden’s program, Lunchtime Wellness, hopes to address this startling statistic by encouraging the UW community to venture outside during the lunch hour and enjoy free wellness activities in the Garden. This program is free thanks to our UW-Madison sponsors: Wisconsin Unions, Office of Sustainability and University Housing
Cost: Free
Contact: 608-576-2501, info@allencentennialgarden.org
SPRING BIRD HIKE – Arboretum
Arboretum Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2019
7-9 a.m.
Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum
You can see more than 170 bird species at the Arboretum during the year. Join us for a guided bird hike, with a focus on migrating spring birds. All experience levels welcome, binoculars recommended. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. Hikes cancelled for heavy rain or lightning. To help us plan these new hikes, please tell us you’re interested via this form: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/spring-bird-hikes/.
Cost: Free
Contact: 608-263-7888, info@arboretum.wisc.edu
LAKESHORE NATURE PRESERVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Friends of the Preserve Planting Event
Saturday, May 18, 2019
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Meet at Frautschi Point parking lot on Lake Mendota Drive. On the 80 bus route.
Join members of the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve to plant native species in the Preserve. Tools and gloves provided. Dress to work outdoors; long pants and closed-toe shoes required. Work is conducted off-trail on uneven ground. Groups and minors require advance notice. Cancelled in case of steady precipitation or severe weather–high winds, thunder/lightning.
Cost: Free
Contact: 608-220-5560, bryn.scriver@wisc.edu
LIGHT OF THE MOON – Arboretum
Arboretum Night Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2019
8-9:30 p.m.
Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum
The Ho-Chunk call this month’s full moon the Earth Drying Moon, as the earth dries enough to begin planting. Walk by the light of the moon with a naturalist. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Cost: Free
Contact: 608-263-7888, info@arboretum.wisc.edu
SPRINGTIME ON THE SAVANNA – Arboretum
Arboretum Walk
Sunday, May 19, 2019
1-2:30 p.m.
Meet at Wingra Springs parking lot (Arbor Dr, off Monroe St), UW-Madison Arboretum
Discover May on the savanna, where we may see lupines, trout-lily, wild geranium, and other blooms and new growth. We’ll also listen and watch for birds. Free, no registration required. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St.
Cost: Free
Contact:608-263-7888, info@arboretum.wisc.edu
WETLAND HABITATS – Arboretum
Arboretum Family Nature Program
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Walk – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Indoor Activities – 2:30-3:30p.m.
Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum
May is American Wetlands Month. Learn about wetland habitats and the animals that live in them. Walk, 1:30–2:30 p.m., indoor activities, 2:30–3:30 p.m. Designed for families with children ages 3–11. Free, no registration required.
Cost: Free
Contact: 608-263-7888, info@arboretum.wisc.edu