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.
The FBBG Gift Shop is open!
Gift Shop hours: 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday. The Gift Shop is closed Satuday and Sunday.
Sign up to become a Member today!
FBBG Memberships (new and renewal) are being processed.
Questions/info re FBBG memberships: mkoepsel@fbbg.org or info@
Holiday Gift Fair
Unique, quality gifts for sale from dozens of area artists and crafters.
Free Admission to the fair!
thank you volunteers
Read the Spring 2023 Volunteer Newsletter which includes Garden updates from FBBG and Boerner’s Horticulturalists.
Margie’s Garden – Fbbg donor-driven children’s garden
To see what’s blooming in Margie’s Garden, visit this link:
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, call 414-525-5653.