Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, Wisconsin
Tel:
(608) 263-7888
Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
On the south side of Madison, is the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, which they describe as home to the world's most varied collection of restored ecological communities. The arboretum is not just a teaching facility; students go there to unwind after a hard day of classes and the general public is invited to tour the gardens and hike in the prairies, wetlands and forests. With over 300 types of native plants on the prairies, lily stands for flower enthusiasts, within a 1,260-acre mix of wetlands and prairie grass, this arboretum is like a day in the country.
From University of Wisconsin Arboretum - Madison, Wisconsin:
Widely recognized as the site of historic research in ecological restoration, the Arboretum includes the oldest and most varied collection of restored ecological communities in the world, including tallgrass prairies, savannas, several forest types and wetlands. It also houses flowering trees, shrubs and a world-famous lilac collection.