Welcome!
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens host a variety of classes and events year-round at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Upcoming Events
June 2017
From Garden to Grill
Join Chef John Smurawa as he shows you delicious and innovative ways to use your garden goodies on the grill! Registration: $35 per person, FBBG Members $30. Advance registration recommended by 6/25. Select Registration Type: Members $30 General Public $35
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Roses
All 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
July 2017
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Annuals
All 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
All 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 Flowers for Wildlife Led by Alex Hoefs – Milwaukee County Zoo Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Daylilies
All 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 Daylilies Led by Judy Schmidt – Daylily Society
August 2017
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Late Summer Plants for Fall Color
All 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 Late Summer Plants for Fall Color Led by Heidi Hornung – Shady Lane Greenhouse
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Dazzling Summer Blooms
All 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 Dazzling Summer Blooms Led by Zannah Crowe – Johnson’s Gardens
FBBG Annual Member Picnic
Join 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.
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Trial Garden
All 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 Trial Garden Led by Jessica Cloninger – Boerner Horticulturist
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Herb Garden
All 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 Herb Garden Led by Peggy Zautke – Boerner Horticulturist
September 2017
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Landscaping for Birds
All 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 Landscaping for Birds Led by Belinda Abendschein – Burlington Garden Center
Wednesday Night Garden Walk: Conifers
All 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 Conifers Led by Ben Habanek – Boerner Horticulturist
Boerner By Moonlight Family Garden Walk
Special End of the Season Family Garden Walk! Grab your flashlight and let’s explore Boerner by moonlight! Families will be guided around Boerner for this special nighttime walk. You’ll get to discover what nocturnal creatures come out at night in the Gardens! Refreshments will be provided after the walk. Contact (414) 525-5653 for more info. $5 Suggested Donation
