Events

Sierra Club Monthly Programs:
Photo Tour of Big Bend National Park
Wednesday, May 21. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Madison Public Library, Main Branch, 201 W Mifflin
Join us on a photographic tour of Big Bend National Park led by Dave and Margaret Peterson. Sometimes considered three parks in one, Big Bend includes mountain, desert, and river environments. From the top of Emory Peak to the banks of the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park is a photographer's delight! This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States.

May 21 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.-dark

Longenecker Gardens Tour: "Azaleas and Rhododendrons." Dr. Deb McCown, a specialist in woody ornamentals, will review the Gardens' collection of azaleas and rhododendrons and discuss the care of these plants in the Madison area.

May 24 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Core Area and Curtis Prairie." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

May 25 - Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Arboretum Walk: "Oak Openings and Restored Prairies." Look for wildflowers and see what makes Greene Prairie one of the most spectacular prairie restorations. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot, located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway.

"Weston A. Price Foundation - Madison Chapter"

Nutrient-Dense Foods - Education & Activism

Mon. May 26 - Chapter meeting 7 pm, Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., the
public is invited. For more info, call Carolyn at 221-8696 or see
http://www.madisonwapf.org/

May 28 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.-dark

Longenecker Gardens Walk: "Shade Trees." Oak wilt, maple decline, emerald ash borer, gypsy moths, Japanese beetles, adelgids, aphids...the list of problems facing our street and shade trees continues to grow.  Richard Rideout, state coordinator of urban forestry for the Department of Natural Resources, will look at several types of large trees and discuss their care.

Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 pm Warm Weather Wines & Seafood Cooking
Class at L'Etoile
It is early spring and L'Etoile's wine director, Michael Kwas, is
already thinking about the delicious wines we will be enjoying
throughout the summer. This class will taste flavors that are sure to
be a hit all summer long. Cost of class is $85 and includes three course
meal, wine, & coffee service.
www.letoile-restaurant.com

BURGERS & BREW
Sat. May 31st, 4-7 pm at the Capital Brewery

Burgers and Brew is REAP's newest event - and one we're sure will be come a
favorite Madison tradition. We're pairing local chefs with local farmers
for a good old fashioned grill-out with creative twists that only our
talented local chefs can bring to the table. And, what's a burger without
your favorite micro brew? A $25 ticket to Burgers and Brew buys you three
mini-burgers and short-pours of beer. Come meet your favorite chefs,
farmers and brewers and kick your summer off with one fine cook-out!

June 1 - Sunday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Indian Mounds." Hundreds of earthen mounds built more than 1,000 years ago once lined the shores of Madison area lakes. The naturalist will lead a walk to the mounds and talk about the fascinating cultures that preceded ours.

MADISON LOCALS TASTING EVENT
Sunday, June 1st. 4-7 pm
Madison Club

Can't make it Saturday to Burgers and Brew? Still want more?! Many of the
best restaurants in the Madison area and several outstanding local farmers
will come together at the Madison Club on Sunday June 1st to present a very
unique open house. Join the Madison Club and REAP Food Group's Buy Fresh
Buy Local program in "Madison Locals". This tasting event offers
specialties using fresh, local ingredients prepared by the region's best
chefs. Enjoy terrific food, meet talented food professionals and learn more

June 4 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.-dark
Arboretum Longenecker Gardens Tour: "Roses and the Rest." This tour will look at the collection of Rugosa, "Canadian Explorer" and other hardy roses, and check other late-blooming plants of note.

Absolutely Art is ready to go green and this is your chance to participate. Do you have beads you don’t need, or glues you don’t use? We invite you to clean out your studios, closets and garages for art supplies and useable items you don’t use any more. Bring them to our “Re-Art Swap” and try something new. You can trade in your trash to find your next treasure.

June 7 - Saturday, 9 a.m.
Friends of the Arboretum Annual Meeting. Breakfast buffet, business meeting, silent auction and program ("It's Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible.") by Ken Leinbach, award-winning environmental educator. Reservations required. Phone 263-7760 for information.

June 7 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Wingra Oak Savanna." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

June 8 - Sunday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Greene Prairie."  Explore Greene Prairie's mosaic of grasses dotted with color from phlox, blue-eyed grass, yellow star grass and up to 30 other flowering species. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot, located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway intersection.

June 8 - Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Arboretum Family Walk: "Who's that buzzing in your ear?" Discover the fun and fascinating world of insects on a walk especially tailored to families.

June 11 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.- dark
Arboretum Longenecker Gardens Tour: "Conifers." If you are confused about telling a spruce from a fir, join us on a walk through the Gardens' spectacular conifer collection.

June 14 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Take a Stake in the Lakes." Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about invasive species. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

June 14 - Saturday, 1 p.m.
Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families: "Caterpillar Capers." If you want to have butterflies, you have to have caterpillars. Learn about these fascinating creatures, make a rearing cage, and have the opportunity to adopt Cecropia caterpillars to rear all summer. (Please bring a clear 2 liter plastic bottle to make the cage.) Cecropia caterpillars will be growing and on display at the Visitor's Center all summer. Dress for the weather; there will be a hike.

June 15 - Sunday, 8:30-10 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Walk the Prairie with Papa." For Father's Day, an exploration of Curtis Prairie and adjacent restorations features East Curtis Prairie, a rare remnant that has never been plowed.

June 18 - Wednesday,  4-6 p.m.
Arboretum Special Event: "Research Facility Open House." Tour the mesocosm facility at the Arboretum, where students are able to manipulate water levels and simulate the functions of marshes.

June 18 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.- dark
Arboretum Native Plant Garden Tour: "Savanna and Prairie Gardens." Celebrate the beginning of summer by visiting our savanna and prairie gardens. This tour provides an overview of the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden as well as inspiration and ideas for native plant gardening at home.

Thursday, June 19th at 6:30 pm Barbeque & Beer Cooking Class_ *
This class will celebrate local, non-CAFO (Confined Animal Feeding
Operations) meats and how delicious they can be. This class will also
focus on ideas to solve the dilemma of what to bring to the next
cook-out/potluck you are invited to! Since the food is focused on
cook-outs and picnic potlucks, then of course, we have to pair it with
beer! Cost of class is $85 and includes three course meal, wine, &
coffee service.