The Concerts in the Gardens, proudly sponsored by Wimmer Communities, returns this summer to Boerner Botanical Gardens. NOTE: Margie's Garden will close at 4:00pm on concert days. Performances occur every […]
Wednesday Night Garden Walks Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm Reservations are not required for the walks. Meet in front of the Education and Visitor Center. $5/person per walk DATES/TOPICS June 28 - Cancelled […]
Laura Easey-Jones will do an oil art demo on September 23 in the gift Shop from 10a-2p as part of the FBBG Meet the Artist Series. Milwaukee based artist, Laura […]
Autumn Garden Walks Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. Autumn Garden - Monday, September 25 - 10:00 - 11:30, Zannah Crowe, Heydens […]
Autumn Garden Walks Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. Autumn Garden - Monday, September 25 - 10:00 - 11:30, Zannah Crowe, Heydens […]
Autumn Garden Walks Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. Autumn Garden - Monday, September 25 - 10:00 - 11:30, Zannah Crowe, Heydens […]
Butterfly Oragami Class with Cookie Anderson Friday, October 6, 10:00-11:00am Cost: $10/FBBG members, $15/public Registration Deadline: September 22 Max of 15 people in this class Registration via telephone or email […]
Chinese Brush Painting October 20, 10:00am-1:00pm Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional, meditative art form. Discover a variety of different techniques and explore your creativity in this relaxing class led […]
Autumn Garden Walks Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. Autumn Garden - Monday, September 25 - 10:00 - 11:30, Zannah Crowe, Heydens […]
Herbalicious Bites, Sips and Tips for Using Herbs in your Holiday Menu Join AJ Star and Denise Nelson of the Herb Society of America, WI Unit to learn how to […]
FBBG Annual Holidy Gift Fair Sunday, December 3, 10am-2pm Unique, quality gifts from dozens of area crafters and artists. Perfect for all your holiday shopping!
Mini Holiday Tree Class with Laura Staats Monday, December 11 - 10:00am - noon, Room 114 $10/members and $15/public Deadline to sign-up Nov. 27th Register with via phone with credit […]
Food as Medicine Monday, January 8, 10:00 - 11:30am Led by Asma Ali, Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach. Learn about the healing power of food and how it can help […]
WINTERFEST Join us Sunday, January 21 to cure your winter cabin fever. You'll enjoy indoor activities for kids of all ages and families, guided winter walks and more. Winter walks […]
Winter Wonderland Jar Workshop Instructor: Laura Staats Monday, January 22, 2024, 10:00 am to Noon Age Level: Adult Class Size: 20 Cost: FBBG Members $15, Non-members: $20 Celebrate the beauty […]
Painting Florals with Acylics on Canvas Friday, February 2, 10:00am - 12:00pm Led by instructor Lindsay Bullis. Cost: $30/FBBG member, $35 non-member Violets are the flower of the month for […]
Boxes and Baskets of Love Led by instructor Laura Staats Monday, February 12 10:00 am - Noon Class Size: 20 Cost: $10/FBBG Members, $15/Non-members Hearts abound in this workshop where […]
Ribbon Wind Catcher Class Led by instructor Cookie Anderson Friday, March 8, 10-11:30am Class Size: 15 Cost: $10/FBBG Members, $15/Non-members Register
Paint Cherry Blossoms on a Wine Glass Wednesday, April 10 from 1:00-3:00pm $20 FBBG members/$25 public Students will learn to create flowers with brush strokes using paint formulated for glass; […]
Spring Garden Prep Friday, April 12, 1:00 - 3:30pm It's time for Spring gardening! Nick will talk about spring garden preparation. How and when to prune trees, shrubs, and perennials; […]
Nature and Journaling - The Perfect Combination Friday, April 26—1:00-3:00pm Led by Denise Kunz Join us for a guided walk through the gardens as winter begins its slumber and spring […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Friday, May 10 - 10:00-12:00 Join Laura Staats and honor an heirloom or start a tradition of your own by creating a precious bouquet in a teacup or mug. This […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Photgraphing Nature with your Smartphone Friday, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm Join Terri Hart-Ellis to learn the mechanics of the camera on your smartphone, then learn more about exposure and […]
THE HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA - WI UNIT - HERB AND ARTISAN FAIR Saturday, May 18 - 9:00am-3:00pm Boerner Botanical Gardens Free Parking and Event Entry - Admission fee if […]
FBBG’S 40th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE EVENT CELEBRATING 40 YEARS SUPPORTING HISTORIC BOERNER DATE: Sunday, May 19, 11am – 2pm Gardens will be open, flowers in bloom. FREE Admission day at Boerner! […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Photographing Flowers Using Your Camera THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL - Please call 414-525-5659 to be put on a wait list. Friday, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm Join Phyllis Bankier, […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience the beauty and peacefulness of the historic Botanical Gardens and Yoga! Bring your […]
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS Learn about birdwatching and how to find and identify birds! Led by Colleen Resendez of WI Audubon Society Friday, June 7, 8:30-10:00am Class Size: 25 Cost: $10/FBBG […]
14th Annual Art at the Gardens Craft Fair Sunday, June 9, 10am -3pm Showcasing over 45 local artists and crafters. Featuring a unique selection of handmade jewelry, garden art, photography, […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
PEACE CRANE ORIGAMI WREATHS with Kristina Paris Friday, June 21 10:00am - 12:00pm Our class is for those that have a little experience folding or for thost that have patience […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
SKETCHING FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN Friday, June 28 OR Friday, July 12 9:30am - 12:30 pm Led by instructor Jodi Brzezinski No experience needed. Materials provided. $10 FBBG members/$15 non-members […]
The next FBBG Gift Shop Artist Meet/Greet is set for Saturday, July 6, from 10:30am-1:00pm with one of most popular artists, the incredible Eloise Elaine Mote of Eloise Art. Eloise […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
SKETCHING FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN Friday, July 12 9:30am - 12:30 pm Led by instructor Jodi Brzezinski No experience needed. Materials provided. $10 FBBG members/$15 non-members Limit 12 per class—Adults […]
FBBG Gift Shop Artist Meet and Greet! Join us for this week’s Meet/Greet with artist/leather tooler/journal maker Carla Frohne. Carla will be at the FBBG Gift Store on Saturday, July […]
USING YOUR SUMMER BOUNTY with Jean Ahkter, Master Gardener and FBBG Educator Sunday, July 14 10:30 - 12:00pm In Wisconsin late summer is a time of bounty in vegetable gardens. […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
Herb Day - Sunday, July 21, 2024 11:00am-3:00pm Sponsored by the HSA - WI Unit, Herb Day is held at Boerner Botanical Gardens in July each year. Herbs for Tea […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
LEARN THE BEAUTIFUL ART of Drawing with Pastels Monday, August 5, 10:00am - 12:00 pm Led by instructor Jodi Brzezinski Learn to create rich drawings with this soft medium! All supplies […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
UPCYCLED ART - Creating Art Using Recyclables With Karen Fairbanks Friday, August 9 ,10:00am - 12:00pm Learn a new hobby while helping the environment! Create pieces of upcycled art. Materials […]
FBBG Gift Shop Vendor Meet & Greet with 4 popular artists! Join the FBBG Gift Store for our 1st Back-to-School artist meet/greet on August 10.. Vendors include: Angelica Garcia (reading […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
Join the FBBG Gift Store on 8/17 from 10a-2p for a wonderful mini-trunk show by artist Michael Burmesch & author signing by Stephanie Feuerstein (Monarch’s Gift). Michael will have a […]
FBBG Annual Member Appreciation Picnic Event Free Event for FBBG Members - Guests may attend at the cost of $20/person (to cover food) 5-7:30pm ~ Rain or shine! Complimentary picnic […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time (Children must be accompanied by adult) Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens! JUNE: June 18 […]
Friday, August 23 - 1:30-3:30pm Led by Tammy Lauf Students will learn to create flowers with brush strokes using paint formulated for glass; brush detail work, color mixing and using […]
Samantha Sternweiss ‘the rock lady’ & creative force behind Beach Rock Studio 26, will be at the FBBG Gift Store for a vendor meet/greet on Aug25! She will be bringing […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS with Alex Druzny Wednesdays, 6:30—7:30 p.m. June 5 & 19 July 10 & 17 August 14 & 28 $10 members/$15 non-member Come join us to experience […]
Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for the walks. Please meet outside in front of the Education & Visitor Center. Please watch our Facebook page […]
Capture the Garden Through Journaling Monday, September 9, 1:00 - 4:00pm With Denise Kunz (published author) Join published author, Denise Kunz, as she chooses two contrasting gardens to sit and […]
Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. All walks 10:00—11:30am $5/person Registration not required. Meet in front of the Education & Visitor Center […]
Herbs for Winter Wellness with Colleen Resendiz Monday, September 16, 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $10/FBBG members and $15/non-members Join us to learn about some different herbs and oils for wellness as we […]
Chinese Brush Painting Friday, September 20 from 10 am - 1 pm $30 FBBG members/$35 public Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional, meditative art form. Discover a variety of different […]
Chinese Brush Painting Saturday, September 21 from 10 am - 1 pm $30 FBBG members/$35 public Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional, meditative art form. Discover a variety of different techniques […]
Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. All walks 10:00—11:30am $5/person Registration not required. Meet in front of the Education & Visitor Center […]
WATERCOLORS for Beginners With Jodi Brzezinki, art educator FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 9:30am - 12:30 pm $10 FBBG members/$15 public This class will introduce you to painting with watercolors. Learn some […]
HERBAL TEA 101 With Nick Nowaczyk of Urbal Tea Co. Monday, October 7, 10:00am - 12:00pm Learn about the wonders of plants specifically through herbal teas. Learn how herbs work with […]
"Experience Nature through Art" with Artist & Art Therapist Rosemary Pearson, MSAT of Donna Lexa Community Art Centers. October 10, 1:30-3:30pm Brought to you by the Friends of Boerner Botanical […]
Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. All walks 10:00—11:30am $5/person Registration not required. Meet in front of the Education & Visitor Center […]
Join us as the seasons change and enjoy the beautiful fall colors at Boerner. All walks 10:00—11:30am $5/person Registration not required. Meet in front of the Education & Visitor Center […]
Herbalicious Soups & Breads with AJ Star & Denise Nelson of the Herb Society THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL - TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST, PLEASE CALL 414-525-5659. Monday, […]
Plant, Propagate and Grow Succulents Monday, November 4 from 1:30 - 3:30pm Led by instructor Karla Geiger, Master Gardener Join us during the chilly Autumn weather to discuss cacti and succulents. […]
BOOK MAKING With Cookie Anderson, Crafter Friday, November 8, 10:00am-12:00pm $15 general public / $10 FBBG members Learn the art of book making. You will make several books to take […]
Origami Ornaments with Kristina Paris Monday, November 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm Learn how to fold a six-sided cube using 6 sheets of origami paper. Great for year-round decorations and ornaments. […]
Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece With Alice Zaganczyk and Jodi Keller, Craft Enthusiasts Friday, November 22 10:00am-12:00 pm. $10 FBBG members/$15 public Create a faux pumpkin floral arrangement using dried fall […]
Create Handmade Greeting Cards Led by instructor Alice Zaganczyk, Craft Enthusiast Friday, December 6, 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $10/FBBG Members, $15/Non-members Create handmade cards for this holiday season. Learn to layer paper […]
FBBG Annual Holidy Gift Fair Sunday, December 8, 10am-2pm Unique, quality gifts from dozens of area crafters and artists. Perfect for all your holiday shopping! Free admission to the fair!
Winter Wonderland Jars Friday, December 13, 10:00am-12:00pm $15 FBBG members/$20 public Led by Laura Staats Create your own little snowy “world.” We will provide you with a beautiful weighted-bottom jar, […]
Ornament Painting class: Winter Trees, Acrylics on frosted glass Mon, Dec 16, 1:30-3:30 Cost: $10 FBBG Members/$15 Non-members Level: Beginner Age: 18+ Just in time for your tree! Learn to […]
Plant Life Under the Surface With Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener Monday, January 13, 10:00-11:30 Learn about the science of soil, including roots, nutrients, microbes, plant networks, and possible ways to […]
Kick Start Your Health With Kathy Egan, Licensed Food for Life Instructor Friday, January 24 10:00am-12:00 pm. Through instruction & a cooking demonstration, attendees will be introduced to the power […]
WINTERFEST 2025 Sponsored by Blumel's Sunday, January 26, 10am-2pm Children’s Indoor Crafts & Activities: FREE Guided Winter Walks: FREE Activities with Wehr Nature Center: FREE Food Trucks Winter walks last […]
Wheat Weaving Monday, February 3, 10am-12pm Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn the art of wheat weaving. Pieces were often used as courting favors, so it was common to […]
Foods for a Healty Heart With Kathy Eagan, Certified Food for Life Instructor Monday, February 17 10:00am-12:00 pm. Through instruction & a cooking demonstration, attendees will learn the impact of […]
Mushrooms in the Kitchen Friday, February 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm Cleaning, storing, and cooking mushrooms to their best Cost: $15/members and $20/non-members. Ages 18 and up. Register
Power Foods for the Brain With Kathy Egan, Licensed Food for Life Instructor Friday, March 14, 10:00am-12:00 pm. Through instruction & a cooking demonstration, attendees will learn strategies for maintaining […]
Spring Landscape Painting with Acrylic on Canvas THIS CLASS IS FULL - Please call 414-525-5653 to be put on a waitlist. Friday, March 21 from 1:00 - 3:30pm With Tammy […]
Getting Ready for Spring Gardening with Zannah Crowe Monday, March 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Come and join us to hear tips and suggestions for success in starting up your home garden for […]
Get ready for Spring! Be part of our Garden Book Exchange. BOOK DONATIONS REQUESTED THROUGH MARCH 14 Donate your gently used garden-related books to the FBBG Gift Shop: Open Monday-Friday […]
Get ready for Spring! Be part of our Garden Book Exchange. BOOK DONATIONS REQUESTED THROUGH MARCH 14 Donate your gently used garden-related books to the FBBG Gift Shop: Open Monday-Friday […]
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