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Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals and University of Wisconsin Arboretum

Did you know that Wisconsin is recognized as the birthplace of ecological restoration? Green has always been trendy in the Great Lake State, providing visitors and residents with a great place to live and explore. Not sure where to begin your environmental adventure in Wisconsin? Why not check out the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum? This exemplary research institute is home to a wide variety of grasses, trees and shrubs, as well as one of the oldest and most varied collections of restored ecological communities. Customers of Mayfair are invited to become a part of Madison's environmental legacy during their upcoming Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals vacation, so don't wait. Visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum today.

Take part in an exciting arboretum event

The Arboretum is a great place to visit if you want to get engaged in the environment during your upcoming Mayfair Budget Car Rentals vacation. A variety of programs are offered year round at the Arboretum include classes and family outings. Want to learn more about the local flora? Then be sure to take part in one of the free walks offered every Sunday. These guided tours offer a basic introduction to the Arboretum, helping you identify a variety of species. Family programs are held the second Saturday of every month. These activities are certified kid-friendly and include outdoor hikes, crafts and story times. Customers of Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals can also enjoy a free family walk on the second Sunday of every month.

A center to serve your needs

The first place to stop during your upcoming Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals vacation is the Arboretum Visitor Center. Constructed in 1977, the Visitor Center features classrooms, meeting space and visitor reception area. There is also a state-of-the-art library onsite for research purposes. In 2001, a 16,000 square foot addition was added to the Visitor Center to create more space for visitor education programs. The roof of this new addition features innovative new technology, including photovoltaic cells to capture sunlight that can be converted into electricity. Rainwater from the roof is also collected and used in the wetland landscapes near the building. Customers of Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals will find plenty to see and do inside the Visitor Center, so don't forget to drop in before heading out into the arboretum.

Enjoy recreational opportunities

Customers of Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals can enjoy the following outdoor activities while visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum:

• Observing Nature: Whether you're gazing at wildflowers or watching birds in the trees, there's always something to marvel at inside the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.
• Hiking, walking, biking and jogging: Customers of Mayfair Milwaukee Budget Car Rentals will find over four miles of paved roads within the woodland and wetland areas of the arboretum. Please remember the biking is forbidden on any of the unpaved paths within the park.
• Skiing and Snowshoeing: Skiing is permitted on more than 20+ miles of the trails in arboretum. Snowshoeing is allowed throughout the park.
• Art and Photography: The plants and animals inside the arboretum make for excellent artistic subjects.