Events

Lake Wingra Bike Ride

Friday afternoons



Start the weekend off right with a relaxing bike ride around lake Wingra past the zoo and through the arboretum! We will meet at the main entrance to the zoo.


If you have questions, email Biocore Adventure Club!

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Lakeshore Path 5k

Every Saturday @ 8:50am


Meet in the lobby outside the Wisconsin Union Theater (right across from Helen C White)

A free, fun, and friendly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate – it's up to you! The run/walk goes from the Terrace, down the Lakeshore Path to the UW band practice field (map below). This very chill 5k run/walk will be a super positive way to start your Saturday. All are welcome!

Sign-up here!

If you have questions, email Dr. O'Connor or Biocore Adventure Club!

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Sunset Walk @ Picnic Point



We plan to take a nice sunset stroll through picnic point to observe the plants and animals starting to spring up in the preserve.


If you have questions, email Biocore Adventure Club!

Photo credits: https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/visit/places/picnic-point-beach-view/

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Past events

Movie Night

Friday, Dec. 10, 5-8 pm


Drum roll, please....the movie we will be playing is Marvel Shang-Chi!! Sit back and relax as we take a movie adventure this Friday. If you can, please bring a small bowl for the popcorn.

Sign-up here!

If you have questions, email Biocore Adventure Club!

Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andertoons-cartoons/4184600557

Zoology Museum Visit

Wednesday, Dec. 1


Have you ever wondered what is above the 3rd floor of Noland Hall. Well, we know... We got to visit the Zoology Museum to discover the ways in which they preserve samples for other researchers.

A-Club to the Chazen!

Friday, Nov. 19


We explored the Chazen Art Museum right here on campus, looking at exhibits including the Companion Species and Picturing a Nation: American Drawings and Watercolors.

Game Night!

Friday, Nov. 5


We played the game Evolution, coming up with some wacky animals to survive the viscous carnivores!

Photo credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evolution_game_in_progress.jpg

Michelle's Night at the Museum

Saturday, Oct. 29

We explored the past in style with Michelle as our guide!


Zoo Walk

Friday, Oct. 22nd

Explored the Zoo with Janet Batzli and discovered a plethora of amazing exotic animals living right here in Madison. The zoo is free and is just a 15 minute walk from campus!

Seed Collecting at Goose Pond Sanctuary

Saturday Oct. 23rd,

A trip to Goose Pond Sanctuary to collect seeds at their restored prairie!

Photo credits: www.flickr.com/photos/wackybadger/15323996071/

Insect Super-powers in Japanese Pop Culture walk in UW’s nature preserve

Saturday, Oct. 23

Dr. Marjorie Rhine, UW-Whitewater, led this field trip. Explored how insects play a fascinating role in Japanese culture throughout history and in today’s popular culture!

Photo credits:

prairieecologist.com/category/prairie-insects/

Sep 17, 2021

A-Club Fall Kickoff

Many of our aspiring adventurers gathered to talk about adventure means to them and eat some ice cream!

Giant Ground Sloth Appreciation Walk

Sat, April 24, 1-2:30 pm

Do stonefruits, squash soup, or avocados cheer you up? Then it’s about time you thanked a Megatherium

Join Biocore Adventure Club as we amble around campus exploring the handiwork of giant ground sloths and their Pleistocene buddies! UW Botanical Garden next to Chamberlin Hall.

Anticipate another Sloth Walk at a future date!

Apr 16, 2021

Lake Wingra bike ride

Two adventurers enjoyed the warm, sunny weather on a bike ride around Lake Wingra admiring magnolias and budding leaves!

Mar 25, 2021

Zoo Walk

5 adventurers took a quick trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo with Janet Batzli to learn more about zoo life.

March 14, 2021

Birding with Seth

15 adventurers, and a lot of birds!


March 10, 2021

Sunrise Nature Walk

Five adventurers, a lot of muskrats and a beautiful sunrise

Feb 6, 2021

Winter Birding

Four adventurous students braved the cold (5° F) on the first official A-Club outing.