Full Moon Night Walk

Full Moon Night Walk

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk.

By UW–Madison Arboretum

Date and time

Saturday, August 17 · 8 - 9:30pm CDT

Location

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

1207 Seminole Highway Madison, WI 53711

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk (full moon August 19). Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by August 13. Meet at the Visitor Center. We regret we cannot accommodate day-of walk-in attendees.

Note: The Visitor Center will not be open during this event. A portable toilet is available.

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UW–Madison Arboretum

The site of historic research in ecological restoration, the Arboretum is a UW–Madison research center and popular visitor destination. The Arboretum conserves and restores land, advances science, offers public outreach, and benefits from community involvement. The 1,200-acre grounds are home to protected prairies, woodlands, wetlands, savannas, springs, shoreline, a notable horticultural collection, and Wisconsin native plant gardens. The Arboretum also offers 17 miles of walking trails and 4 miles of biking road as well as hundreds of learning and volunteer opportunities. The Arboretum main entrance is at 1207 Seminole Highway. There is also an east entrance at Wingra Drive and East Mills Street. Please see Getting Here for more information.