Dates & times
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- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗All About Owls explores Wisconsin’s birds of prey at the UW Arboretum
Wisconsin’s 12 owl species are the subject of All About Owls, a November 7 class at the UW Arboretum. The session narrows in on the three species that nest in Madison, connecting identification with the birds’ habitats and behavior.
From calls to courtship
Arboretum naturalist Sylvia Marek will lead the indoor class. Alongside how to identify owls, the discussion covers their calls, courtship, hunting and eating, as well as the places they live.
The session is part of the Arboretum’s wider class program, which ranges from natural history and conservation to the site’s history and the arts. It is a classroom session; the announcement does not promise an owl sighting or an outdoor walk.
Further reading: Classes | UW Arboretum ↗ · Adult Education | UW Arboretum ↗
Time at the Arboretum
Visitors who want to explore independently can use the Arboretum’s trail system, which extends for more than 17 miles. The Visitor Center offers maps and brochures; stay on the trails and leave pets at home, apart from service animals as allowed by law.
Further reading: Visit | UW Arboretum ↗ · Getting Here | UW Arboretum ↗
Planning for the class
Register in advance
The class costs $25, and registration is required by November 3. Keep the payment and registration confirmation emails. For paid classes, refunds are available while registration is open, minus a $10 service fee.
An indoor afternoon session
Meet at the Visitor Center for the 1–3 p.m. class on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Getting to the Visitor Center
Entrance and parking
The Arboretum’s main entrance is at 1207 Seminole Highway. The Visitor Center and its main parking lots are one mile from that entrance. For GPS, the Arboretum says 2880 Longenecker Drive works in most mapping services; it is not a mailing address.
The Visitor Center is accessible, and the main lot has five accessible parking spaces. A gate by the Visitor Center prevents vehicle through traffic except on Sunday afternoons.
Bus and bicycle
Madison Metro stops are on or near the east entrance on routes B and O and the west entrance on route D, but there is no bus service to the Visitor Center. There is a BCycle station at the Visitor Center parking lot; bicycles are permitted on paved roads, not trails.
Before you make a plan
Is the owl class indoors or outdoors?
It is an indoor class at the Visitor Center.
Do I need to register?
Yes. Advance registration is required by November 3, and the class fee is $25.
Is the class free if the Arboretum is free to visit?
No. General admission to the Arboretum is free, but All About Owls costs $25.
Can I take a bus directly to the class?
No bus serves the Visitor Center. Madison Metro stops are on or near the Arboretum entrances, so check the remaining route to the meeting point before traveling.
Location & Google Maps
UW Arboretum Visitor Center
1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711-3726
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