Join the Wisconsin Iris Society for their annual Iris Show! Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Boerner Botanical Gardens Garden House
Join the Wisconsin Iris Society for their annual Iris Show! Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Boerner Botanical Gardens Garden House
Free First Tuesdays are back for the 2018 Garden Admissions Season! Open to all Milwaukee County residents – come and enjoy Boerner for FREE the first Tuesday of every month, […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Create a miniature landscape in a jar! All supplies provided. All ages welcome. $20 per terrarium. Thank you for your enthusiasm--this workshop is FULL! Can we interest you in […]
All members of the family will enjoy these garden-themed yoga classes. Stand tall like a mighty oak tree, or move gracefully like a flower blossoming. All ages will benefit from […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens' Annual Fundraiser: Join us in support of children’s education initiatives and for the debut of our night illumination... In the Gardens! Now seeking event […]
For children and those who love them! Learn Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, while telling a story about a child that is trying to figure out what to […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
In this workshop, you’ll create and take home a unique green sphere of low maintenance succulents that can last up to two years! All supplies included. Class size limited. $40 […]
All members of the family will enjoy these garden-themed yoga classes. Stand tall like a mighty oak tree, or move gracefully like a flower blossoming. All ages will benefit from […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July – a different craft and story each week! Free with garden admission.
Free First Tuesdays are back for the 2018 Garden Admissions Season! Open to all Milwaukee County residents – come and enjoy Boerner for FREE the first Tuesday of every month, […]
Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July – a different craft and story each week! Free with garden admission.
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July – a different craft and story each week! Free with garden admission.
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
In cooperation with Rogues’ Gallery, join renowned and award winning plein air artist Tom Smith for a full day of painting and instruction at Boerner! Bring your own supplies! Advance […]
All members of the family will enjoy these garden-themed yoga classes. Stand tall like a mighty oak tree, or move gracefully like a flower blossoming. All ages will benefit from […]
Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July – a different craft and story each week! Free with garden admission.
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Discover fairies in the flower beds and magic around every corner in this very special family event in the gardens. Children and parents will enjoy whimsical crafts, treats, and entertainment […]
Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July – a different craft and story each week! Free with garden admission.
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Join the Wisconsin Iris Society for their annual Iris Rhizome Sale! Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 9am - 4pm in the Boerner Botanical Gardens Garden House
Join the Wisconsin Iris Society for their annual Iris Rhizome Sale! Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 9am - 4pm in the Boerner Botanical Gardens Garden House
Free First Tuesdays are back for the 2018 Garden Admissions Season! Open to all Milwaukee County residents – come and enjoy Boerner for FREE the first Tuesday of every month, […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Immerse yourself in the transformative beauty of the Botanical Gardens! Breathe, stretch, and relax as you transition from your busy day to a state of being that is calm and […]
Learn to make hypertufa and create a unique bowl shaped leaf casting that you can use a birdbath! Ideal for kids and families. All supplies provided; advance registration recommended. $25 […]
Immerse yourself in the transformative beauty of the Botanical Gardens! Breathe, stretch, and relax as you transition from your busy day to a state of being that is calm and […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
This class teaches more advanced origami students how to fold a seahorse from a diamond shaped paper. This figure is designed by Ligia Montoya and is a beautiful representation of […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
FREE event! Meet artist David Harrison, of David Harrison Expressions! Harrison will demonstrate his process, using color, drama and fantasy to digitally enhance his photography and turn digital images into […]
Free First Tuesdays are back for the 2018 Garden Admissions Season! Open to all Milwaukee County residents – come and enjoy Boerner for FREE the first Tuesday of every month, […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
All walks are expert-led and a fun new topic is covered each week. Walks depart from the FBBG Gift Shop – rain or shine – and last approximately 90 minutes. […]
Special End of the Season Family Garden Walk! Grab your flashlight and let’s explore Boerner by moonlight! Families will be guided around Boerner for this special nighttime walk. You’ll get […]
Discover what it takes to force varieties of spring and fall planted bulbs to bloom when you want and how to time flowers to holidays and events. Take home bulbs […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
FREE event! Plein air & oil painter Tom Smith will be “in residence,” discussing his creative and artistic process as he paints a new work of art! Stop by any […]
Kids age 3-11 will enjoy an afternoon of activities and discover Chinese culture through watercolors, kites, bamboo tea and more! $5 per child (with adult accompaniment) Select Child $5
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
Experiment with brush painting technique and watercolor to create landscape or animal motifs on rice paper. Discover a variety of different techniques and explore your creativity in this relaxing class. […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
China Lights: Panda-Mania September 21 - October 21, 2018 China Lights: Panda-Mania will illuminate the grounds of Boerner Botanical Gardens with 45 new lantern displays, exciting performances, cultural displays, food, beverages, […]
Back by popular demand! Meet local brewers, taste their beer, and learn the plants and processes behind your favorite brews! Each session $15 general public / $10 FBBG members. Registration […]
Bring something a little different to the table this Thanksgiving. We'll guide you through creating your own beautiful centerpiece with seasonal flowers and Holiday accents. All supplies provided. $50 general […]
Featuring: Free event admission Visits with Santa Claus and Gnorman the Gnome Unique, high quality gifts for sale from area artists and crafters Seasonal entertainment Children’s crafts from FBBG Special […]
Artist Beth Stoddard from Farmhouse Paint and Sip will guide you step by step to create your own custom home decor piece. All supplies provided, signs are 8 x 12. […]
Annie Oklobdzija from The Wild Pansy teaches you how to make and bind your own holiday wreath! All supplies provided. This class is so popular we added a second session--early […]
Annie Oklobdzija from The Wild Pansy teaches you how to make and bind your own holiday wreath! All supplies provided. This class is always very popular--early registration is encouraged! $45 […]
This class is so popular we added another session! Build a Scandinavian nisse inspired Winter Gnome out of fresh smelling evergreen! This cute craft makes an excellent Holiday decoration or […]
Build a Scandinavian-inspired Winter Gnome out of fresh smelling evergreen! This cute craft makes an excellent Holiday decoration or gift! Perfect for families to build together! All supplies provided. $25 […]
Back by popular demand! Meet local brewers, taste their beer, and learn the plants and processes behind your favorite brews! Each session $15 general public / $10 FBBG members. Registration […]
FREE event! Photographer Phyllis Bankier of Scenescapes Photography will be “in residence,” in the FBBG Gift Shop discussing her creative and artistic process. Much of her work includes photos of flowers, […]
Back by popular demand! Meet local brewers, taste their beer, and learn the plants and processes behind your favorite brews! Each session $15 general public / $10 FBBG members. Registration […]
Cure your cabin fever with winter nature walks, indoor & outdoor activities, hot drinks and FREE family fun! Seasonal kids' crafts Learn to identify the trees in your yard... even […]
Come paint the outdoors from the comfort of the indoors! Join artist Beth Stoddard as she instructs how to paint the beauty of Boerner Botanical Gardens. Please bring your own […]
Experience the tranquility of the Gardens in winter. This class combines a meditative garden walk with a session of yoga to bring you relaxation in winter! Registration: $15/$10 FBBG Members […]
Thank you for your interest in the FBBG BREWtanicals series! Unfortunately, these sessions have postponed until further notice. All current registrations will be refunded. We would be happy to answer […]
NEW DATE!! **Due to weather conditions and for the comfort and safety of our guests, this event has been moved from 2/8 to Friday, February 15th!** All pre-purchased tickets are […]
Proper and timely pruning is essential for the health of your trees. Learn theory and practical application for pruning your trees. On-site instruction and demonstrations. Come dressed to spend time […]
Design and build your own indoor topiary from ivy and wire. These long lasting plants can grow into any shape you choose, and are easy to take care of as […]
Back by popular demand! Meet local brewers, taste their beer, and learn the plants and processes behind your favorite brews! Each session $15 general public / $10 FBBG members. Registration […]
Get ready for Spring! Book donations requested February 1st—28th Bring your gently used garden-related books to the FBBG Gift Shop: open Monday—Friday, 10a—3p (Books for all ages welcome; no magazines […]
Wisconsin Master Gardener Francie Dekker will give you tips and tricks on how to grow your own vegetables and produce a worthwhile harvest. Saturday, April 6 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 […]
Experience the transformation and tranquility of the Gardens in early spring! This class is an invitation to slow down, rejuvenate, and experience the many benefits of being in nature. We […]
Identify and eradicate problem plant species with Wisconsin Mater Gardener Mary Voelker as she teaches you what an invasive species is, how to properly identify it, and how to remove […]
Boerner Botanical Gardens horticulturalist Jessica Cloninger and horticulturalist Nick Ternes will introduce you to the latest varieties of plants you'll want for the upcoming gardening season, including annuals, perennials, vegetables, […]
FREE EVENT! Donations Welcome. Come hang out with the Easter bunny (10:30-1:30) and join FBBG for a morning of craft activities for kids and seasonal activities! You can also enjoy […]
Spring is a great time to prepare your body for all the upcoming gardening and yard work! These yoga classes will guide you through simple yet powerful techniques you can […]
Judy Kesser takes you through a monarch's life and migration, details factors impacting monarch survival, and teaches you how to create desirable monarch habitat. April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 […]
What is hypertufa and how do you use it? Learn about this versatile material and make a plant-able container and more in this introductory class. All materials provided, please prepare […]
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