The mission of the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Inc. is to provide a garden setting
for learning that nurtures understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship of our natural world,
while nourishing and preserving the gardens for future generations.
The Boerner Botanical Gardens are closed for the season.
The Education Center is open 9am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.
During Winter Wonders through January 2, the opportunity to walk the Gardens at night will be suspended for the safety of our guests.
The FBBG Gift Shop is open!
Gift Shop hours: 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.
Masks/social distancing are required when entering Boerner Education & Visitor Center.
Sign up to become a Member today!
FBBG Memberships (new and renewal) are being processed.
Questions/info re FBBG memberships: [email protected] or [email protected]
FBBG Gift Shop
Looking for a unique gift and want to support our local artisans?
Come to the Friends of Boerner’s gift shop and choose from a selection of affordable pottery, jewelry, candles, yard art, home décor products and more.
Dining at Boerner
Zilli Hospitality Group welcomes you to Boerner Botanical Gardens to experience fine cuisine amid a spectacular natural setting.
2022 ART IN THE GARDENS FAIR
Apply here to be part of this popular event!
Art In The Gardens is scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2022 10am-3pm
Application deadline is March 28.
Radler Rosarium Garden Tours
Plan your visit to the Radler Rosarium in Greenfield WI
toddler story and craft time – January classes postponed
Come to the garden to hear a story and create a craft related to the garden and story to take home.
This is a drop in class; no pre-registration required.
Meet in the atrium.
CREATE YOUR OWN VALENTINE GNOME – POSTPONED
NEW DATE TBA
Make birdseed bird feeder ornaments – postponed, new date tba
This is a great family activity to create bird feeders fro our feathered friends this winter!
WINTER WALKS
ARE BACK!
Become a Member
As a member of the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG), you help support one of Wisconsin’s historic and most unique and beautiful natural spaces.
Your membership makes a difference!
The Gardens were developed as a retreat for fun and environmental learning.
The Gardens themselves are owned and managed by Milwaukee County.
Donate – Support FBBG
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization.
Your gift to FBBG is used to promote the Gardens as a vital regional asset while providing valuable educational programs and special events for the community.
Unrestricted gifts are flexible and allocated wherever the need is greatest – from purchasing new plants or garden equipment, to supporting one of our adult/children’s educational programs to helping offset the cost of operations. Whatever its purpose, you can be assured that your unrestricted gift can make a significant impact.
Your generosity helps preserve this invaluable venue for generations.
To make a gift, contact Ellen at (414) 525-5651 or via email
Volunteer
FBBG offers many. year-round volunteer opportunities! You’ll have fun and support your community.
To sign up or learn more, contact Deborah Koepsel, [email protected], 414-525-5653.
Classes/events/activities for everyone!
FBBG offers a variety of year-round Adult, Children and Family Education classes, events and Garden Walks.
