Monica Jeske
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Who Tends the Forest? With Bryce Ruddock of Integrated Forest Gardening
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesPermaculture is the conscious design of landscapes that follow patterns and relationships found in nature, while providing abundant food, fiber, fuel, and shelter for local needs. One of the essential processes in that design process is the creation of perennial plant polycultures or guilds, food forests, and mixed plant and animal communities. Integrated Forest Gardening […]
$10 – $15
Creating Whimsical Garden Totems
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCreate a one-of-a-kind glass totem using vintage glassware! Learn how to take your favorite vintage china, plates, cups, and bowls and turn them into free-standing works of colorful garden art! Glassware and building materials will be provided however make sure to bring your favorite glass pieces to give your work that personal touch! Select Membership […]
$10 – $15
Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesTraditional Chinese brush painting illustrates beautiful nature-inspired motifs. Learn how to apply basic Chinese brush painting strokes while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Boerner’s Gardens. Use the methods learned in this class to create a stunning one-of-a-kind painting for Mother’s Day this year! Come with curiosity and leave with enthusiasm for this ancient […]
$10 – $15
Exploring Abstract Painting in the Gardens: A Four-Part Series
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJune 6th & 7th and June 27th & 28th Learn to explore painting with a contemporary approach! Develop ideas with color, shape and design. Find inspiration from images and patterns in the Gardens. Experiment with ways to apply paint to a canvas. Reference well-known artists who have used gardens for inspiration. The perfect class for those who wish to create their […]
$60 – $75
Stroller Rolls
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesStroller Rolls are a "mom-and-me" stroller-based walking program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute program includes a guided walk through the Gardens with activities and a snack based on the Stroller Roll theme! This week's theme: Art at the Gardens Stroll through the Gardens and discuss artists who were inspired by other gardens […]
$10 – $12
Global Garden Adventures: Going Buggy!
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGet ready to experience the Gardens in a whole new way! Global Garden Adventures Day Camp Session: Going Buggy! June 23rd, 24th & 25th | 9am - Noon Uncover all things creepy-crawly. Through hands-on exploration, games and activities, campers will discover why bugs are so important to our ecosystem and learn how to identify […]
Global Garden Adventures: Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGet ready to experience the Gardens in a whole new way! Global Garden Adventures Day Camp Session: Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens July 14th, 15th, & 16th | 9am - Noon Experience the connection between Chinese culture and nature. Campers will explore the gardens through Chinese music, movement and art activities. They will learn plant […]
Global Garden Adventures: Going Buggy!
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGet ready to experience the Gardens in a whole new way! Global Garden Adventures Day Camp Session: Going Buggy! July 14th, 15th & 16th | 9am - Noon Uncover all things creepy-crawly. Through hands-on exploration, games and activities, campers will discover why bugs are so important to our ecosystem and learn how to identify which little […]
Stroller Rolls
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesStroller Rolls are a “mom-and-me” stroller-based walking program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute program includes a guided walk through the Gardens with activities and a snack based on the Stroller Roll theme! This week's theme: Herbs and the 5 Senses Discover different herbs through the five sense of touch, taste, sight, smell […]
$10 – $12Global Garden Adventures: Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGet ready to experience the Gardens in a whole new way! Global Garden Adventures Day Camp Session: Chinese Culture Meets the Gardens August 4th, 5th & 6th | 9am - Noon Experience the connection between Chinese culture and nature. Campers will explore the gardens through Chinese music, movement and art activities. They will learn plant and […]
Global Garden Adventures: Going Buggy!
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesGet ready to experience the Gardens in a whole new way! Global Garden Adventures Day Camp Session: Going Buggy! August 4th, 5th & 6th | 9am - Noon Uncover all things creepy-crawly. Through hands-on exploration, games and activities, campers will discover why bugs are so important to our ecosystem and learn how to […]
Stroller Roll
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesStroller Rolls are a “mom-and-me” stroller-based walking program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute program includes a guided walk through the Gardens with activities and a snack based on the Stroller Roll theme! This week's theme: Garden Zoo Wander around the Gardens and discover which plants are named after animals and why!
$10 – $12
Senior Gardening Day at Boerner
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us for a variety of hands-on activities and special gardening demonstrations geared especially for seniors who love to garden! - Create a lavender sachet/pot for a mum plant - Enjoy a fall-themed container gardening demonstration - Sample an assortment of both familiar and unusual apple varieties at our apple tasting - Enjoy other fall-themed […]
FREE ADMISSION - pre-registration preferred
Family Fun Workshop: Trace Your Lunch Back to the Soil
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $20 members / $25 general public (admission covers up to five people) Did you know that everything we eat, wear, or play with comes from soil! Learn about all the elements that make up our soil. Each family will have the opportunity to make their own applesauce using ingredients that can be traced back […]
Cider Making Demonstration
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $10 members / $15 general public Select Membership Type: Members $10 General Public $15 Learn how hard cider is made! Join us to learn all about the steps that go into hard cider brewing like: How and why different apples are used in making hard cider How the fermentation process works The importance of […]
Boerner Plants and History
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $10 members / $15 general public Horticulturists Mike and Laurie Yanny will lead us on a walking tour of Boerner at the peak of autumn. We’ll explore fall plants while learning about Boerner’s history. Select Membership Type: General Public $15 Members $10
Art in the Garden – Painting Class
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $30 members / $35 general publicBecome inspired by Boerner’s beauty as you experiment with ways to apply paint to canvas. As you reference well-known artists who have also used gardens as their inspiration, you will soon create your own unique piece of art!*Perfect class for novice art-lovers who are looking to create their own […]
Boerner by Moonlight
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $20 members / $25 general public (admissions covers up to 5 people and refreshments will be provided) Select Membership Type: General Public $25 Members $20
Herbs: Popular Thanksgiving Favorites!
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCOST: $10 members / $15 general public Join Donna Knop and Louise Block of the Herb Society of America – WI Unit as they teach us how to create healthy and flavorful Thanksgiving dishes using a variety of herbs! At the end of the demonstration, students will get to sample each tasty recipe. Students will also receive […]
Making a Holiday Wreath
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $30 members / $35 general public Kick off the holiday season with our wreath making class! Using wild foliage, foraged branches and seasonal blooms, you’ll create a lush and festive wreath that will dry nicely and last throughout the entire holiday season. Class fee includes all materials needed to create your holiday wreath. […]
Family Fun Workshop: Recycled Holiday Card Ornaments
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States$20 members / $25 general public (admission covers up to five people) Let’s decorate the tree! We’ll show you how to make fun holiday ornaments using recycled greeting cards and other botanical materials! Put those old greeting cards to good use and make a meaningful ornament that you can enjoy every holiday season. All materials will […]
