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 open for the season.
The Education Center is open 9am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.
The FBBG Gift Shop is open!
Gift Shop hours: 10am – 3pm, Wednesday – Sunday. The Gift Shop is closed Monday and Tuesday.
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]
Wednesday night garden walks
6:00pm
$5 per person; No reservations needed.
All walks are expert-led, with a new topic covered each week.
Walks start in front of the Education & Visitor Center, rain or shine and last 60-75 minutes.
Afternoon In the Gardens fundraiser
Join us for an Afternoon in the Gardens in support of FBBG children’s in-nature education initiatives as our annual fundraiser returns.
Sunday, June 26
1pm – 4pm – Rain or Shine!
Radler Rosarium Garden Tours
Plan your visit to the Radler Rosarium in Greenfield WI
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.
In Remembrance
FBBG lost a longtime supporter and friend in February 2022.
FBBG HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR APPLICATION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Annual Holiday Gift Fair is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
This will be a family event held indoors in the Education & Visitor Center.
2022 CONCERTS IN THE GARDENS
The Concerts in the Gardens, sponsored by Wimmer Communities, returns this summer to Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Performances occur every Thursday throughout the summer beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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.
