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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!

The Boerner Botanical Gardens season closes 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 close for the season at the end of the close of China Lights on November 2.

Education & Visitor Center Hours

  • May 1 – Oct. 31: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days a week

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,  Wednesday – Sunday (May 1 – Oct. 31)

Beginning November 1, the FBBG Gift Shop will be open 10am-3pm Monday – Friday (closed weekends).

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@fbbg.org

Radler Rosarium Garden Tours

 Plan your visit to the Radler Rosarium in Greenfield WI

2024 HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR

Our annual Holiday Gift Fair will be held Sunday, December 8. Unique, quality gifts for sale from dozens of artists & crafters.

10am-2pm – Free admission

PLANNED AND CHARITABLE GIVING

Your Charitable Giving…

There are many ways to help preserve our historic Gardens.

Your support is invaluable.

CREATE HANDMADE GREETING CARD CLASS

Create handmade cards for this holiday season.  Learn to layer paper and add 3D embellishments to make your cards one of a kind.

Margie’s Garden – Fbbg donor-driven children’s garden

To see what’s blooming in Margie’s Garden, visit this link:

https://www.bluemels.com/margie-s-garden

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.

WINTER WONDERLAND JARS

Friday, December 13, 10am-12pm

Led By Laura Staats.  Come create your own snowy little world, perfect for winter decorating.

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.