May 9 - 11, 2025
Trillium Festival Weekend Events
Enjoy a weekend of Nature along the West Coast Of Wisconsin and hear from Doug Tallamy author of Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller. The venue is located in a wonderful part of the Driftless Region offering unique Lodging, Dining and Shopping experiences.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Keynote Speaker Doug Tallamy
Ticketed Event
Vino in the Valley
Maiden Rock, WI
5:00 Social Hour w/two drink tickets
(includes wagon ride along the vineyard and Rush River)
6:30 Dinner and N/A beverage
8:00 Speaker Doug Tallamy
9:15 Trillium Award Presentation
Early-bird Tickets are $125, after April 1, 2025 tickets are $165
Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 112 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 44 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books includeBringing Nature Home,The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke,Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller,The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, Ecoforesters, The Garden Club of America, The Herb Society, and The American Horticultural Association.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Free Saturday Events
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trillium Self-Guided Driving Tour
Native Plant Sale
Maple Tasting - Syrup & Treats
Nature Trail Open
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Attracting Bluebirds
Saturday, may 10, 2025
Doug Tallamy Book Signing
Rustic Road Gallery
Maiden Rock, WI
8:30am - 10am
Doug will be signing his book "Nature's Best Hope" for attendees of Friday night's keynote event.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Every Garden Tells a Story
10:30 AM - 12:00
Reba Luiken, Executive Director Allen Centennial Garden, UW Madison
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Dr. Reba Luiken is an architect of encounters with plants in her role as Executive Director of Allen Centennial Garden. She has a Ph.D. in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, a B.S. in Plant Biology, and a B.A. in Religious Studies. Reba also brings experience in museums and public gardens where she has worked in public programs, visitor engagement, and exhibit development. At Allen Centennial Garden, she is focused on building partnerships with people from across campus and beyond to make Allen Centennial Garden a hub of experiential learning and community formation on campus.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Free Sunday Events
Rustic Road Gallery
Maiden Rock, WI
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trillium Self-Guided Driving Tour
Native Plant Sale
Maple Tasting - Syrup & Treats
Nature Trail Open
Workshops
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gardening/Habitat
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bird Banding
Conservation Partners
If you are interested in becoming a Trillium Festival Partner at the Conservation level, please contact us.