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media release: 2026-2027 Friends of the UW Arboretum Luncheon Lectures

We are pleased to announce another fantastic roster of speakers this year! Seats fill up quickly, so register soon. Luncheon Lectures are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Arboretum Visitor Center. A buffet lunch, provided by Blue Plate Catering, is followed by an educational presentation. Register online at foamadison.org or send a check to: Friends of the Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711.  The cost of each event is $50. Registration closes ten days before each event.  

Wednesday, March 17, 2027: Damsels and Dragons of Wisconsin by Dan Jackson, Master Naturalist, Educator and Record Reviewer for the Wisconsin Odonata Survey. Enjoy a fun, informative, and fascinating introduction to the insect order Odonata, which includes damselflies and dragonflies! Dan will discuss the biology and life history of damsels and dragonflies and will offer pointers for identification.