University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
| University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum | |
|---|---|
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum | |
| Type | Arboretum |
| Location | 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43°02′29″N 89°25′50″W / 43.041425°N 89.430652°W |
| Area | 1,260 acres (510 ha) |
| Created | April 26, 1932 |
| Operated by | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum | |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000518 100006237 (NHL) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 29, 2019 |
| Designated NHL | January 31, 2021 |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum is a teaching and research facility of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the site of historic research in ecological restoration. In addition to its 1,260 acres (5 km2) in Madison, Wisconsin (located about four miles from the main campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison), the Arboretum also manages 520 acres (210 ha) of remnant forests and prairies throughout Wisconsin. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2021, in recognition for its role as a pioneer in the field of ecological restoration.