The mission of the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Inc. (FBBG) 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.
FBBG is dedicated to suporting County owned Boerner since 1984 ~ our 40th year!
DONATE TO FBBG’S 2024 ANNUAL APPEAL
The Boerner Botanical Gardens season closed November 2.
Botanical Gardens Hours
- May 1 – Sept. 2: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week
- Sept. 3 – Sept. 8: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sept. 9 – Oct. 31: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week
- The Gardens are closed for the season. No admission is collected.
Education & Visitor Center Hours
- May 1 – Oct. 31: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week
- November 1 – April 30: 9 a.m. – 4 pm, Monday – Friday
Margie’s Children’s Garden Hours
- May 1 – Aug. 31: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week**
- Sept. 1 – Oct. 31: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week
The FBBG Gift Shop is open!
Gift Shop hours: 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
The FBBG Gift Shop is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Sign up to become a Member today!
FBBG Memberships (new and renewal) are being processed.
Questions/info re FBBG memberships: cbielefeldt@fbbg.org or info@
Radler Rosarium Garden Tours
Plan your visit to the Radler Rosarium in Greenfield WI
PLANT LIFE UNDER THE SUFACE
With Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener
Learn about the science of soil, including roots, nutrients, microbes, plant networks and ways to improve your garden.
PLANNED AND CHARITABLE GIVING
Your Charitable Giving…
There are many ways to help preserve our historic Gardens.
Your support is invaluable.
KICK START YOUR HEALTH
Through instruction & a cooking demonstration, attendees will be introduced to the power of plant-based eating and learn strategies to get started with more healthful food choices.
Margie’s Garden – Fbbg donor-driven children’s garden
To see what’s blooming in Margie’s Garden, visit this link:
FBBG FUNDED SAFETY RAILS
FBBG provided the funding for safety rails and they are now in place for easier/safer access to the historic Rock Garden.
2024 ANNUAL APPEAL
We are grateful to all in our community who support our mission, which is to preserve the historic Gardens for all ages & populations…today and tomorrow. Thank you for considering a donation.
WHEAT WEAVING
with Coookie Anderson
Monday, Feb. 3, 10am-12pm
Learn the art of wheat weaving. Ability to do a simple braid required.
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.
Classes/events/activities for everyone!
FBBG offers a variety of year-round Adult, Children and Family Education classes, events and Garden Walks.
