Night Walk: Sky Dance

Night Walk: Sky Dance

Listen for frogs and other night animals, like woodcocks. We may even see the woodcock’s mating ritual known as “sky dance.”

By UW–Madison Arboretum

Date and time

Saturday, April 5 · 7:30 - 9pm CDT

Location

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

1207 Seminole Highway Madison, WI 53711 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Listen for frogs and other night animals, like woodcocks. We can’t guarantee that wildlife will appear, but if they do, we may see the woodcock’s fascinating mating ritual known as sky dance. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free. Register by April 1. Meet at the Visitor Center.

We regret we cannot accommodate walk-in attendees.

Note: The Visitor Center will not be open during this event. Portable toilets are available.

Image: First-quarter moon, courtesy NASA.

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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.