Introduction to Monarchs and Their Preservation With Terri Hart-Ellis , Master Naturalist Friday, May 2; 10:00-12:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Learn all about monarchs, including current conservation efforts and what Wisconsinites can do to encourage the monarch population to grow. REGISTER

Warblers and Other Spring Migrants With Colleen Resendiz Monday, May 5; 9:00-11:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 20 people Warblers, migrating birds and our summer residents are on the move! Join us for a presentation about birds coming through our area and, weather permitting, we will walk the gardens to look for them. Please […]

Create Handmade Mother’s Day Cards Saturday, May 10; 10:00-12:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20  non-memebers Limit:25 people – children accompanied by an adult welcome Come join talented crafters, Alice and Jodi, in making personalized Mother’s Day or Spring greeting cards. All supplies provided. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. REGISTER

Garden Pests and Diseases – Solutions! With Nick Ternes, owner of Botanophilia Monday, May 19; 1:00-3:00 $15/20 Limit - 40 Learn to identify problems caused by pests and diseases in your garden, and the easy strategies you can use to combat them. REGISTER

Learn to Paint with Watercolors With Jodi Brezenski, art educator This class will introduce you to paintingn with watercolors.  Learn some techniquest to paint florals and landscapes. Friday, May 23 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 15 REGISTER  

Intro to Bee Keeping With Shaun Keating of Waterford Bee Co. Learn the basics of beekeeping from a professional beekeeper! Friday, June 6; 10:00am-12:00pm $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 40 REGISTER  

Sketching in the Rose Garden THIS CLASS IS FULL - TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST, PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 With Jodi Brezenski, art educator Friday, June 13; 9:30-12:30 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 12; can be as young as 16 years Discover a more intimate look at nature by going out into the garden […]

Storigami (Story+Origami) for Children and Those That Love Them With Kristina Paris Friday, June 27; 10:00-12:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit: 15 adult/child pairs Learn Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, while telling a story about a child that is trying to figure out what to do when they grow up. We follow that […]

Sketching in the Garden Monday, July 14.  9:30am - 12:30 pm Led by instructor Jodi Brzezinski, Art Educator Discover a more intimate look at nature by going into the Garden and sketch/draw flowers in front of us.  Learn tips and tricks that help break down the structure of roses and other flowers.  All supplies included. […]

Food and Mood With Kathy Egan, licensed Food for Life Instructor This class will demonstrate mood-boosting, plant-based recipes that participants can easily make at home. Friday, July 25; 10:00-12:00 $20 FBBG Members/$25 non-members Limit – 20 REGISTER  

Summer Native Plants With Barbara Federlin, Master Gardener Come join us to learn about some of Wisconsin’s summer native plants. This class will include a tour of the garden. Monday, July 28; 10:00-12:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 25 REGISTER

Learn to Paint with Watercolors With Jodi Brezenski, art educator This class will introduce you to paintingn with watercolors.  Learn some techniquest to paint florals and landscapes. **There are two dates for this class due to its projected popularity and limited availability. Just choose one. Monday, August 4; 9:30 – 12:30 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members […]

Diabetes Initiative With Kathy Egan, licensed Food for Life Instructor This class reveals the latest science behind how people eating plant-based meals are less likely to develop diabetes, and, if someone already has it, plant-based meals can help improve blood sugar levels and prevent complications. This class offers 4 sample dishes, useful resources, and simple […]