For campuswide environmental events, view the UW-Madison events calendar.
September 13 – September 19
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Tales from Planet Earth Presents OVERBURDEN
Overburden follows rangers, scientists, and forest defenders who tend the land, protecting endangered species and sustaining livelihoods as a billion-dollar company falls short of promised support.
September 20 – September 26
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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.
October 11 – October 17
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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.