Fungi, Community, and Discovery: Arboretum Citizen Science and Community-Based Learning

The UW–Madison Arboretum has long served as a site for integrating ecological research, environmental education, and community engagement. A recent collaboration with a UW professor, a local mycological organization, and the Arboretum’s citizen science program highlights the value of hands-on, partnership-driven projects. In fall 2025, Dr. George Meindl’s forest ecology…