Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Environmental Events

Nelson Institute Featured Events

Sep
25

ER@50: Celebrating Generations of Global Impact

ER@50 is your chance to reconnect with the program and fellow alumni, share your stories, and build the future of this one-of-a-kind program.

September 25, 2026    
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Old Madison Room, Memorial Union
Sep
25

Rendezvous on the Terrace

Join the Nelson Institute for our annual gathering for alumni and friends, Rendezvous on the Terrace! Catch up with friends, meet fellow alumni, and chat with Nelson Institute students, faculty, and staff. Join us on September 25 for food, fun, and a celebration of our 2026 alumni award winners.

September 25, 2026    
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Memorial Union Tripp Commons
Sep
30

Wisconsin DNR Career Preview Day

Participants will meet a range of DNR divisions and learn about internships, part-time, seasonal, and full-time jobs.

September 30, 2026    
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Steenbock Library, STEM Commons
Oct
15

Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller

The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is honored to partner with the Madison Public Library to host environmental advocate, journalist, and filmmaker Miriam Horn during the 2026 Wisconsin Book Festival.

October 15, 2026    
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Central Library, Room 302

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

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Research Center Seminars

Climate, People, and the Environment (CPEP) Program

Hosted by the Center for Climatic Research

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Weston Roundtable

Hosted by the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment

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CHE Environmental Colloquium

Hosted by the Center for Culture, History, and the Environment

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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.

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Campuswide Environmental Events