Longenecker Horticultural Gardens Tour
UW Arboretum Visitor Center 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin 53711
media release: Established in 1935, the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ lilac collection is one of the largest in the country. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
April 30: Magnolias. Tour the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens’ extensive collection of more than 80 magnolia trees. Join David Stevens, garden curator, for a blast of dazzling spring color.
May 7: Lilacs: Join David Stevens, garden curator, to explore lilac history, lore, culture, and color.
May 14: Crabapples: Learn why crabapples are the most planted flowering tree in the Midwest with David Stevens, garden curator, who will highlight some of his favorite selections.