06 / 17
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06 / 18
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
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.
Start: 7:00 pm
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.
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06 / 19
Start: 6:30 pm
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.
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06 / 20
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06 / 21
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
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.
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06 / 22
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am
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.
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06 / 23
Start: 7:00 pm
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/
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06 / 24
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06 / 25
Start: 7:00 pm
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.
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06 / 26
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
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
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06 / 27
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06 / 28
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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
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06 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:00 am
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.
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06 / 30
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07 / 1
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07 / 2
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07 / 3
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07 / 4
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07 / 5
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
July 5 - 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
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07 / 6
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:00 am
July 6 - Sunday, 8:30-10 a.m.
Arboretum Walk: "Curtis Prairie." With as many as 14 new species coming into bloom each week, this walk could reveal 28 new species blooming from just two weeks ago.
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07 / 7
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07 / 8
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07 / 9
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07 / 10
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07 / 11
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
July 11 Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 12 Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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07 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
July 12 - 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
Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Since hours are spent tending a garden into beauty, why not make it a space that is perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxing? Olbrich’s Home Garden Tour Featuring Outdoor Living will show you how! Visit fabulous private gardens in the Village of Maple Bluff on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See creative patios and pergolas, listen to soothing water features, and marvel at attention-grabbing plants. Wander through extensive lakeside gardens and stroll through intimate backyard gardens overflowing with beauty.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
July 12 - Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.
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07 / 13
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am
July 13 - 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.
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 2:30 pm
July 13 - Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Arboretum Family Walk: "Butterflies." Warm, sunny days in July are the best times for seeing lots of butterflies and other fascinating insects that visit flowers on the prairie.
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07 / 14
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Citizens concerned about preserving open spaces and the potential for linking bicycle and walking trails are urged to turn out for a rare opportunity to comment on plans for the North Mendota Parkway.
The trail advocacy group North Mendota Trails, Inc., has been pushing planners to protect key natural resource areas and include opportunities for trails in their plans for a major new highway on the north side of Lake Mendota in Dane County. Now is the time for members of the public to weigh in.
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07 / 15
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07 / 16
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07 / 17
Start: 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 17th at 6:30pm Summer Fruits, Sweet & Savory Cooking Class
Fruit is so much fun to cook with. Naturally there are lots of great
sweet ways to enjoy it, but this class will also taste some lovely
savory preparations for summer fruits. This class will also discuss
ways to preserve fruit to enjoy after the summer sun goes down. Cost of
class is $85 and includes three course meal, wine & coffee service.
www.letoile-restaurant.com
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