The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens
OPENING DAY
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCelebrate the official opening of the Gardens for our 2015 Season! Doughnuts, coffee, hot chocolate and other refreshments sold in the FBBG Gift Shop Enjoy your first official walk through the Gardens - check out what's in bloom here! Stop in the Education & Visitor Center and check out the Recycled Art Contest! Judging […]
Garden Walk: Celebrating 20 Years
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk!This Week's Walk Topic: Celebrating 20 Years of Guided Garden WalksWalk Guide: Matt Singer - Seasoned PlantsmanEach walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, […]
Garden Walk: Stunning Spring Shrubs
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Stunning Spring Shrubs - Crab Trees & Lilacs Walk Guide: Michael Wendt - MATC Landscape Horticulture Department Inst. Chair Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart […]
Garden Walk: Early Spring Bloom & Color
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Early Spring Bloom & Color Walk Guide: Alex Hoefs - Former Boerner Horticulturist Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or […]
Garden Walk: Irises
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Irises Walk Guide: Wisconsin Iris Society Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and each walk will last approximately […]
Garden Walk: Peonies
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Peonies Walk Guide: Dave Wanninger - Boerner Horticulturist Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and each walk will […]
Garden Walk: Trees & Roses
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: The Days of Trees & Roses Walk Guide: Rose Deter - Boerner Horticulturist Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain […]
Garden Walk: Succulents
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Succulents Walk Guide: Wisconsin Succulents Society Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and each walk will last […]
Garden Walk: Mushroom Talk & Walk
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Mushroom Talk & Walk Walk Guide: Britt Bunyard - Publisher & Editor in Chief - Fungi Magazine Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the […]
Garden Walk: Hostas
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Hostas Walk Guide: Marcia Wensing - Southeast Wisconsin Hosta Society Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and […]
Garden Walk: Sun Lovers in Your Garden
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Sun Lovers in Your Garden Walk Guide: Barb Agnew - Barb & Dick's Wildflower Florists Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, […]
Garden Walk: Daylilies
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Daylilies Walk Guide: Ed Kraus & Judy Schmidt - Daylily Society Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, […]
NO FORMAL GARDEN WALK
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesNO FORMAL GARDEN WALK - FBBG MEMBER APPRECIATION PICNIC Please check back for next week's walk topic! For a printable version of the Garden Walk topics and dates list, Click Here!
Garden Walk: Hydrangeas
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Hydrangeas Walk Guide: Ben Habanek - Boerner Horticulturist Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and each walk will […]
Garden Walk: Trial Garden
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: All That's New and Exciting in the Trial Garden! Walk Guide: Jessica Cloninger - Boerner Horticulturist Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG […]
Garden Walk: History of Landscape Shrubs
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: History of Landscape Shrubs from Victorian Times Through Today (includes a PowerPoint presentation) Walk Guide: Belinda Abendschein - Burlington Garden Center Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will […]
Garden Walk: Companion Planting
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Companion Planting Walk Guide: Heidi Hornung - Shady Lane Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine, and each […]
Garden Walk: Autumn Perennials
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Perennials for the Autumn Garden Walk Guide: Zannah Crower - Monches Farm **Please note: This walk begins at 6:00pm not 6:30pm** Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart […]
Garden Walk: Herb Garden Glory
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday night during the Garden season for a guided Garden Walk! This Week's Walk Topic: Herb Garden Glory Walk Guide: Peggy Gibbs - Boerner Horticulturist **Please note: This walk begins at 6:00pm not 6:30pm** Each walk is led by a garden expert and a new topic is covered every week! Walks will depart from […]
Pruning Essentials for Your Trees & Shrubs
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesCost: $10 members / $15 general public Proper and timely pruning is essential for the health of your trees. With expert guidance, you will learn theory and practical application for pruning your trees. This informative and interactive class will cover plant varieties from deciduous (sheds leaves annually) to conifer (evergreen). Weather permitting, we will spend […]
New & Exciting Plants for 2016!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesOne Session: $10 members/$15 general public Both Sessions: $15 members / $25 general public (total of $5 savings!) Join us for this two-part session on garden plant trends for 2016! Boerner Botanical Gardens horticulturist Jessica Cloninger and horticulturist Nick Ternes will introduce you to the latest plants you’ll want for the upcoming gardening season. Session […]
Artists in the Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesA weekend of Art, Nature, Music, and Good Food at Boerner Botanical Gardens! Over 25 Plein Air painters working throughout the grounds Art demonstrations Children’s crafts and other activities Live music Art exhibits and sales from local Milwaukee artists! More information here.
Holiday Gift Fair with Santa Claus
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesFeaturing: Free event admission Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus Unique, high quality gifts for sale from area artists and businesses Musical entertainment Children’s crafts from FBBG Special holiday brunch available from Zilli Hospitality at regular price* Fun for the whole family! Event takes place in the Visitor Center and is open to the public. […]
Winterfest
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesConquer your cabin fever with: Special nature walks Indoor and outdoor games and activities Entertainment by Miss Sparkle the Clown Hot drinks Family fun! Free admission; $5 suggested donation for winter nature walks Event held in the Boerner Visitor Center Call 414-525-5661 for more information
Valentine’s 2nd Chance Prom
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesInvite your special someone to "Prom" at the Gardens this Valentine's weekend, '60s style! Live music of the '50s-'70s with bands British Invasion '64 & Close Enuf Celebrity guest emcee - radio personality Gene Mueller Dancing, raffles, games, & more Candy, roses & British Invasion memorabilia for sale Cash bar & appetizers available Photo booth […]
Garden Without Pain
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesTips and techniques to get your body ready for the season and prevent injury, pain, and stiffness.
Registration: $10 members/$15 general public
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 1 session: FBBG Member $10 1 session: General Public $15 All 6 Sessions: Member $60 All 6 Sessions: Public $90
Froedtert Healing Gardens: A Cancer Wellness Event
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network and Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens as we explore how gardening can help those on a cancer journey. Studies have shown gardening can help lower stress levels and promote relaxation. This event will offer instruction on implementing gardening into your life in a variety of […]
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 4/12 FBBG Members $10 4/12 General Public $15 4/19 FBBG Members $10 4/19 General Public $15 4/26 FBBG Members […]
Easter Family Event 2017
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesFREE EVENT! Donations Welcome. Come hang out with the Easter bunny (available 10:30-1:30), and join FBBG for a morning of craft activities for kids and an egg hunt at noon! You can also enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch with Zilli Hospitality Group (brunch not included in FBBG event). For pricing or reservations, call 414-409-3959 or […]
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 4/12 FBBG Members $10 4/12 General Public $15 4/19 FBBG Members $10 4/19 General Public $15 4/26 FBBG Members $10 […]
New & Exciting Plants for 2017!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesPart 1: Woody Shrubs and Perennials -
Join horticulturist Nick Ternes as he introduces and reviews some of the new plants on the market.
Part 2: Annuals & Vegetables
Join Boerner horticulturist Jessica Cloninger as she introduces and reviews some of the new plants on the market.
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 4/12 FBBG Members $10 4/12 General Public $15 4/19 FBBG Members $10 4/19 General Public $15 4/26 FBBG Members $10 […]
New & Exciting Plants for 2017!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesPart 1: Woody Shrubs and Perennials -
Join horticulturist Nick Ternes as he introduces and reviews some of the new plants on the market.
Part 2: Annuals & Vegetables
Join Boerner horticulturist Jessica Cloninger as she introduces and reviews some of the new plants on the market.
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 4/12 FBBG Members $10 4/12 General Public $15 4/19 FBBG Members $10 4/19 General Public $15 4/26 FBBG Members $10 […]
Spring Into Yoga!
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin yoga instructor Katy Martens for beginner to intermediate yoga and relaxation this spring. Come for one session or join us for all six! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm, April 5th - May 10th. Register Now 4/12 FBBG Members $10 4/12 General Public $15 4/19 FBBG Members $10 4/19 General Public $15 4/26 FBBG Members $10 […]
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Tulips
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic: Tulips Led by: Lorrie Burrows - Boerner Horticulturalist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Spring Flowering Trees
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Spring Flowering Trees & Trees in general Led by Benjamin Habanek - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Peonies
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Peonies Led by Dave Wanninger - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walks: Iris
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Iris Led by Bonnie Sonntag - Iris Society
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Flowering Shrubs, Vines, and Climbers
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Flowering Shrubs, Vines, and Climbers Led by Matt Singer - Plant Expert
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Hosta
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Hosta Led by Dave Wanninger - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Roses
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Roses Led by Bruce Barr - Rose Society
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Annuals
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 Suggested Donation This Week’s Walk: Topic Annuals Led by Lorrie Burrows - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Flowers for Wildlife
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Flowers for Wildlife Led by Alex Hoefs - Milwaukee County Zoo Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Daylilies
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Daylilies Led by Judy Schmidt - Daylily Society
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Late Summer Plants for Fall Color
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Late Summer Plants for Fall Color Led by Heidi Hornung - Shady Lane Greenhouse
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Dazzling Summer Blooms
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Dazzling Summer Blooms Led by Zannah Crowe - Johnson's Gardens
FBBG Annual Member Picnic
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesJoin us for our Annual FBBG Member Appreciation Picnic! Enjoy an evening of delicious food with friends old and new! (Free event catered by Zilli Hospitality Group – open to all FBBG Members!!) If you would like to become an FBBG Member, click here or contact (414) 525-5653. Please RSVP. To register, email info@fbbg.org or call […]
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Trial Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Trial Garden Led by Jessica Cloninger - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Herb Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Herb Garden Led by Peggy Zautke - Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Landscaping for Birds
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Landscaping for Birds Led by Belinda Abendschein - Burlington Garden Center
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Conifers
Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United StatesAll 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. $5 - no pre-registration necessary This Week’s Walk: Topic Conifers Led by Ben Habanek - Boerner Horticulturist