"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 Gardens, Inc. and Donna Lexa Art Centers funding provided in part by Bader Philanthropies, Inc. Participants:  3 – 10 male and/or females participants from the […]

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 improve your soil in your garden $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members.  Ages 18 and up. Register  

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 of plant-based eating and learn strategies to get started with more healthful food choices.  Participants will be asked to sign a waiver in order to […]

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 weave the wheat into the shape of a heart. The ability to do a simple braid required. $15 FBBG member/$20 non-member Limit 15; adults only […]

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 plant-based eating on risk factors for heart disease, and knowledge & skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals that support heart health. Participants will be […]

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 memory and improving brain function using plant-based eating, including how to prepare brain health-promoting meals. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver in order […]

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 Lauf Get ready for spring colors with this colorful landscape on a small canvas taught by Tammy Lauf. Learn step by step how to blend […]

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 the season. This class will     include a presentation and Q&A session with a professional horticulturist. Cost: $15/FBBG members and $20/non-members Register  

Recycled Garden Art with Karen Fairbanks Friday, April 4 , 10:00am - 12:00pm Create garden art from recycled detergent and beverage caps, as well as washed ashore plastic, utilizing provided wooden dragonfly and butterfly templates. Bring your creativity to make your own one-of-a-kind piece of garden art using recycled materials. Cost: $15/members and $20/non-members Register

Raised Bed Gardening THIS CLASS IS FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 to be put on a waitlist with Jim Gill, Master Gardener Monday, April 7, 10:00-11:30am Raised bed gardening is growing in popularity for schools, health care organizations, community gardens, and home gardeners, among others. This presentation will cover the basics of this gardening style, providing […]

Foods for Fitness With Kathy Egan, Licensed Food for Life Instructor Monday, April 14, 10:00am-12:00 pm. Through instruction & a cooking demonstration, this class aims to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare simple, nutritious meals using plant-based eating that fuel optimal fitness and recovery.  Participants will be asked to sign a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 IS FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST. 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 […]

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 […]

Drawing with Charcoal in the Garden with Jodi Brezenski, Artist Date: Friday, Sept 19,  10am-12:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members Participants: 10 Level: beginner to intermediate; Spend a quiet morning in the garden for a drawing class where we'll learn to use charcoal to explore light and the subtle presence of plants in their natural […]

Chinese Brush Painting with Pat Fremarek, artist and educator Friday, Sept 26 - 10:00am-1:00pm Cost: $30 FBBG members/$35 non-members Participants: 12 Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional, meditative art form. Discover a variety of different techniques and explore your creativity in this relaxing class. Come with a beginner’s mindset to explore, experiment, and enjoy the […]

Chinese Brush Painting with Pat Fremarek, artist and educator Saturday, Sept 27 - 10:00am-1:00pm Cost: $30 FBBG members/$35 non-members Participants: 12 Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional, meditative art form. Discover a variety of different techniques and explore your creativity in this relaxing class. Come with a beginner’s mindset to explore, experiment, and enjoy the […]

Learn About Composting, with Jim Gill, master gardener Date: Monday, Sept 29 - Time: 10-12:00 Cost: $20 FBBG members/$25 non-members Participants: 15 Composting is great for the environment! It keeps food waste out of the landfills, and the soil produced from the process is great for the health of your garden. Learn how to compost […]

Fabric Painting – Pumpkin and Leaves Pillowcase with Tammy Lauf, Artist Date: October 3 - Time: 10-12:30 Cost: $20 FBBG members/$25 non-members Participants: 10 Level: Beginner. We will be painting on a white cotton square accent pillow cover with acrylic fabric paint. You will learn how to begin the painting process, techniques for shading and […]

Fall Seed Collection,  with Barbara Federlin, Master Gardener Date: Monday, Oct. 6 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members # participants – 20 Learn about the collection of seeds from fall plants, focusing on Wisconsin’s native plants. Class will include a tour of the garden REGISTER

Plant Based Diet (to protect against breast cancer), with Kathy Egan, licensed Food for Life instructor Date: Friday, Oct.24 - Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: $20 FBBG members/$25 non-members #participants: 20 This class focuses on foods relevant to those interested in breast cancer prevention and survivors. It is not intended for individuals currently undergoing treatment.  REGISTER

Herbalicious: Tricks or Treat? Making Mocktails for the Holidays Friday, Oct 31 - 1:00-3:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members Participants: 25 Learn to use herbs to create festive mocktails for your holiday gatherings REGISTER

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Heading into the Holidays with Health, with Kathy Egan, Food for Life instructor Date: Friday, Nov 7 - Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: $20 FBBG member/$25 non-member # Participants: 20 Learn to prepare healthy, plant-based dishes to pass at holiday gatherings. Healthy holidays for all! REGISTER

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST Make a Fall Wreath with Alice and Jodi, crafters Date: Monday, Nov. 10 Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members # Participants: 20 Alice and Jodi will supply foam wreaths, fabric, ribbon, and embellishments to create your own, unique fall […]

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST Copper Foil Ornaments with Cookie Anderson, crafter Monday, Dec 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members # Participants: 20 Create beautiful ornaments by punching and embossing copper foil. Please bring your own hammer. All other materials will be provided. Must […]

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST   Paint Winter Tree Landscape on Canvas with Tammy Lauf, artist Date: Friday, Dec 5 - Time: 1:00-3:00 Cost: $25 FBBG members/$30 non-members # Participants: 12 Intermediate, but beginners welcome to try. We will be painting on a square canvas […]

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST Quick and Simple Holiday Watercolor Holiday Cards with Jodi Brezenski, artist and art educator Date: Friday, Dec 12 - Time 10:00-12:00 Cost: $15 FBBG members/$20 non-members # participants:12 Using quick, simple watercolor brush strokes, create three holiday cards. Trees, gnomes, ornaments, […]