Events

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.

June 21 - Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: "Grady Tract." 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 Grady Tract parking lot, located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway intersection. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

June 21 - Saturday, 8-9:30 p.m.
Arboretum Night Walk: "Solstice." Enjoy sunset on the longest day of the year, and the night before the full moon, as the naturalist points out items of interest that may not be apparent to the casual observer -- all of which should add up to an "illuminating" evening.

June 22 - Sunday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Grady Tract." If it is a warm, sunny day, you may see many species of butterflies throughout the prairie and savannas. Meet at the Grady Tract parking lot, located at the southeast corner of the Beltline and Seminole Highway intersection.

Nutrient-Dense Foods - Education & Activism

Mon. June 23 - 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/

June 25 - Wednesday, 7 p.m.- dark
Arboretum Native Plant Garden Tour: "What's Blooming?" Find, compare and learn about flowers on native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, and see what's new in our collection of plants native to southern Wisconsin.

Thursday, June 26th
Office Yoga: Distress at Work         
7:00-8:00 p.m.                       
Free
Experience tension relief and stress reduction through simple yoga stretches, breathing and posture exercises that can be used in your office. With Nancy Pullen, Ph.D, MSN - certified Psychotherapist and Kripalu yoga instructor.
Please contact Amanda Sauer, Market Director, with Questions
All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

June 28 - 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 are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu

Saturday, June 28th
Fun Faces with cupcakes!!
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.        
Free
Drop on in to create your very own fun cupcake face (with many examples to choose from)! A great way to spend a busy Saturday relaxing with a fun and sweet treat! No registration required, just stop on by.
Please contact Amanda Sauer, Market Director, with Questions
All events take place at Whole Foods Market Madison
3313 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608.233.9566

June 29 - Sunday, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Curtis Prairie." This is a good time to see butterflies and the flowers they visit.