The best way to make the most of spring in Madison is to get out and enjoy it. Whether you’re a campus regular or you’re planning a much-needed visit after too much time away, here are five ways to explore the UW while learning something new about the campus we know and love.
For lakeshore lovers: The Lakeshore Nature Preserve offers a robust series of self-guided tours that run the gamut from short and sweet to long and meandering. The Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve also host field trips for visitors seeking a more hands-on experience.
For history buffs: Mapping Teejop is a series of self-guided tours developed by UW professors to tell the stories of the Indigenous people whose presence long predates UW–Madison and continues to this day. For a guided tour of the UW’s Indigenous past and present, check out the First Nations Cultural Landscape Tours.
For a walk in the woods: The UW Arboretum hosts free nature walks led by seasoned naturalists who guide groups through the various ecological communities housed in this campus haven.
For old time’s sake: See campus through the eyes of a prospective Badger with the UW Guide app, which features a self-guided, student-narrated tour that covers every part of the student experience.
For WAA members: Join us on the WAA pontoon boat to learn about the millennia of Ho-Chunk histories on and around Lake Mendota during a Teejop Waterscapes Boat Tour.
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