Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Environmental Events

Nelson Institute Featured Events

Events have concluded for the semester. Stay tuned for future events!

Events contact: Alessandra Rella, Outreach Specialist, arella@wisc.edu

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Video Library

View recordings of past events on topics ranging from climate change to environmental justice. The library includes videos from Nelson Institute signature events such as Earth Day, as well as seminars hosted by our research centers.

View our video library

Campuswide Environmental Events

  • December
    • December 20
      Winter Solstice Night WalkArboretum4:30 PM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
    • December 21
      Preserve Trees in WinterNature Walk with the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve1:30 PM, Picnic Point entrance kiosk, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53705
    • December 21
      Family Nature Program: Winter SolsticeArboretum1:30 PM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
    • December 28
      Friends Favorite PlacesNature Walk with the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve1:30 PM, Picnic Point entrance kiosk, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53705