Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
Intro to Monarchs
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesIntroduction 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 & Other Spring Migrants
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesWarblers 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 […]
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Create Handmade Mother’s Day Cards
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCreate 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
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
2025 Herb and Artisan Fair
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States2025 Herb and Artisan Fair Saturday, May 17 - 9am - 3pm The Herb Society of America, Wisconsin Unit brings you the annual Herb & Artisan Fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens. Free Parking and Event Entry! Artisan vendors selling soaps, teas, jewelry, ceramics, garden art, medicinal and other herbal products; some herb plants Tea Room […]
Garden Pests & Diseases – Solutions!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGarden 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
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Learn to Paint with Watercolors – May 23
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesLearn 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
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Intro to Bee Keeping
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesIntro 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
Simple Steps to Grow & Enjoy Roses
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesSimple Steps to Grow and Enjoy Roses With Diane Sommers, President of the Greater Milwaukee Rose Society Learn all about roses and simple steps to grow and beautify your own garden! Monday, June 9; 10:00-12:00 $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Limit – 40 REGISTER
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
Sketching in the Rose Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesSketching 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 […]
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
STORIGAMI
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesStorigami (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 […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
Sketching in the Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesSketching 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. […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Food and Mood
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesFood 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
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesSummer 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
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
Learn to Paint with Watercolors – August 4
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Children’s Story & Craft Time
Children's Story and Craft Time With Judi Dee, FBBG Education Manager Dates: Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5 Time: 10:30am $5/per child - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) No limit to number of participants; children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
Rock Painting for Families
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesRock Painting for Families With Tammy Lauf, artist Learn the techniques of painting rocks so they stand the test of time. This class is for children accompanied by an adult helper. Each group will receive 3 rocks to paint. Family Kids Rock Painting Class: learn to paint on rocks! We will be painting 3 different […]
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
Diabetes Initiative
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesDiabetes 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 […]
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesYoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & Ayurveda Dates: Wednesday, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, and August 13 and 27 Time: 6:30-7:30 - Reservations not required Rain or Shine (Indoor location if inclement weather) $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members – pay upon arrival
Wednesday Garden Walks
WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Wednesdays, 6:00—7:30 p.m. - $5 per person Reservations are not required for walks. Please meet in front of the Education & Visior Center. May 7—Spring Garden, Chris Chitambar, Master Gardener May 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon Society May 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEO May 28—Selecting Trees for […]