The Arboretum Issue
Judith Davidoff
Nature projects
Chuck Henrikson is an avid birder. He’s also a citizen scientist, reporting all of the birds he sees and hears to an international database. It’s one of the many ways citizen science happens at the UW Arboretum. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
The Arboretum Issue
The UW Arboretum is a 1,200- acre swath of prairie, woods and wetland smack dab in the city of Madison. It is a recreation destination, a refuge for people seeking solace in nature and a world-class research facility. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Beer + oddball fruits
A collaboration between the UW Arboretum and Funk Factory Geuzeria makes unique use of botanical samples from Longenecker Gardens. But kids, don’t try this at home — you need a permit. Read more
Apr 16, 2018
Carolyn Fath
So you think you know the Arb
Put your knowledge of Madison's beautiful outdoor laboratory to the test with our pop quiz. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Jeff Miller-UW Madison
The Arb through the ages
Once a farm, almost a subdivision, the UW Arboretum has never been static. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Jeff Miller-UW Madison
Madison’s drain
The Arboretum isn’t just a natural treasure in the middle of our city. It’s also the “drain” for some 500 million gallons of the city’s stormwater each year. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Jeff Miller-UW Madison
Unlikely friends
Fox and coyote coexist peacefully at the Arboretum, according to researchers from the UW-Madison Urban Canid Project. It’s a rare phenomenon. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Susan Day
In silhouette
The Arboretum’s distinctive visual look comes from one of its early enthusiasts, Albert Gallistel. Artists working there today, like metal artist and sculptor Michael Burns, look to Gallistel for inspiration. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Michael Popke
Virgin territory
In the middle of a major city are 1,200 acres of natural living history, including effigy mounds, tallgrass prairies, savannas, wetlands and several forest types. One Dane County resident had never visited. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
Natural facts
The bookstore at the UW Arboretum will set you up with hyperlocal guidebooks and classics of U.S. environmental literature. You might also leave with a set of scat identification cards. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
Jeff Miller-UW Madison
Living laboratory
Everybody knows that the UW Arboretum is a great place to recreate and enjoy nature. But it’s also a living laboratory where scientists are constantly observing the environment and conducting cutting-edge experiments. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
In the paper
The coast of Wisconsin
Wisconsin has two coasts — one along Lake Michigan, one along Lake Superior. It’s not the east coast or the west coast, even though sometimes and in some places it can masquerade as either. Read more
‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner's Office
Descr: The return of Barry Irmen to the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has prompted employees to speak out about a ‘toxic work environment’ they say he and his bosses created at the agency. Read more
Isthmus' 2022 Madison summer festival calendar
Locate those lawn chairs and picnic baskets…summer is here again. Here’s our 2022 calendar covering festivals and special events in Madison, Dane County and further afield. Read more
Near wild heaven
It’s been a lot of hard work since the Lochners got the idea of using their land for music festivals back in the early 2000s. That’s when Crickett threw a rave way up on the property’s ridgeline. Read more
ACLU investigates activist’s arrest
The Tell Dylan roundup finds out who put up those weird bike displays on the isthmus that include messages that subtly incorporate Nazi symbols, that and more. Read more
