RSVP for Wild Neighbors: Photographing Urban Conservation Stories
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.
Thursday, June 10, 2027: Wild Neighbors: Photographing Urban Conservation Stories by Anne Readel, Ph.D., J.D., Conservation Storyteller.
Dr. Readel will delve into how she finds and records compelling conservation stories in urban environments. Through her photography projects on city-dwelling birds, backyard bumblebees, and the American lawn, she will share insights on the photography of urban wildlife and related conservation issues. See how she creates visual stories that highlight the ecological importance and conservation challenges of often-overlooked urban inhabitants.
