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Recreation

4:00 pm

Hike | Surface Hike and Subterranean Tour Combo

Examine geological formations above and below ground with a hike and cave tour combo.

Cave of the Mounds
1:00 pm

Bingo | Drag Queen Bingo with Cynthia Mooseknuckle

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon of numbers and performance with Drag Bingo hosted by Cynthia Mooseknuckle.

The Kickback
1:00 pm

Walk | Guided Nature Walk at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Join a guided educational walk exploring plants, wildlife, and ecology at the UW Arboretum. Geared for adults.

UW EventsFree
1:00 pm

Nature Walk | Arboretum Nature Walk

Learn about local land, plants, animals, and ecology on an adult-focused walk. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and protection for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

UW ArboretumFree
1:00 pm

Paddling | Afternoon Paddling Excursion to Picnic Point

Join Outdoor UW for an afternoon paddle tour along Lake Mendota to Picnic Point.

Memorial Union
1:30 pm

Nature | Monarch Butterfly Migration Program with Preserve Friends

Explore the seasonal journey of monarch butterflies with the Friends ofрма Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

UW Events
1:30 pm

Nature Walk | Monarch Butterfly Migration Field Study and Tagging Workshop

Join Biocore instructor Seth McGee for a hands-on field excursion investigating the remarkable migration of monarch butterflies. Participants will learn safe techniques for catching and tagging butterflies to support research tracking their journey to Mexico. The session also covers monarch natural history, ecology, conservation strategies, and practical methods for creating pollinator-friendly habitats in home yards. Open to all ages.

UW Events