The Man Who Planted Trees

In this mesmerizing adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental cult classic, a French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. Hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the lavender in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. It’s an unforgettable story that shows the difference one man—and his dog!— can make in the world. Most enjoyed by children ages 7-13.

UW ARBORETUM SPECIAL PROJECTS

TREE WORKSHOP

Wisconsin Studio, Overture

SAT, APR 10, 11:20 AM - 12:20PM (Between performances)

The UW Arboretum will present a workshop on trees in which they will identify the trees mentioned in the play and discuss the necessities in habitats such as food, water, shelter, and space.   Arboretum education staff will help youth decide what they want in their habitat and then participants will then make a woodland habitat from pictures, twigs, acorns and other natural materials. 

April Family Day at the Arboretum

SUN, APR 11, 1:30 - 2:20 pm

LIFE CYCLES OF A TREE

Life Cycle of a Tree: In collaboration with the Overture Center, April family day at the Arboretum will be a drop-in event where families will explore trees during their different stages of growth: from seed to seedling to maturity to death to decomposition and then all over again. Participants will plant a tree seedling to take home, and dissect a decaying log. Naturalist-led walk from 1:30-2:30. The book store will offer 15% discount for anyone that attends with ticket stubs.

For more information visit http://uwarboretum.org/events/