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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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World Bonsai Day

World Bonsai DaySaturday, May 19 – 9:00am – 4:00pm Milwaukee County Parks invites the community to experience the artistry and tradition of bonsai at the World Bonsai Exhibit, hosted by Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Milwaukee Bonsai Society. Explore a stunning colle......More

World Bonsai DaySaturday, May 19 – 9:00am – 4:00pm Milwaukee County Parks invites the community to experience the artistry and tradition of bonsai at the World Bonsai Exhibit, hosted by Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Milwaukee Bonsai Society. Explore a stunning collection of bonsai displays, showcasing numberous unique and meticulously cultivated trees. Throughout the day, guests can also attend two live demonstrations. Demonstrations at 10:00am & 1:00pm Free admission to the event – Gardens open with regular admission.  

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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2025 Herb and Artisan Fair

2025 Herb and Artisan FairSaturday, 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, me......More

2025 Herb and Artisan FairSaturday, 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 plantsTea Room offering tean and homemade, sweet and savory baked goods.Children’s Activity TableHerb Seminars at 10:00 and 11:!5Full event flyer here

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

Garden Pests & Diseases - Solutions!

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

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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Learn to Paint with Watercolors - May 23

Learn to Paint with WatercolorsWith 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  

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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Intro to Bee Keeping

Intro to Bee KeepingWith 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  

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

Simple Steps to Grow & Enjoy Roses

Simple Steps to Grow and Enjoy RosesWith 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

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Aud......More

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 GardenerMay 14—Spring Migrating Birds, Colleen Resendez, WI Audubon SocietyMay 21 — Historic Boerner, Ellen Hayward, FBBG CEOMay 28—Selecting Trees for Landscape Mike Wendt, Arborist June 4 — Roses — Samantha Gilbert, Boerner HorticulturalistJune 11—Hostas—Mary Ann Dude, Landscape HorticulturalistJune 25 —Summer Blooms – Zannah Crowe, Professional HorticulturalistJuly 2—Dangerous Plants – Katie Stefanik, Boerner HorticulturalistJuly 9—Creating a Shade Garden – Nick Ternes, BotanophiliaJuly 16– Daylilies —Lew Silva, Daylily SocietyJuly 23– Get to Know Boerner’s Gardens—Mary Gavinski, Master GardenerJuly 30—Conifers—Marla Peterson, Boerner HorticulturalistAugust 13—Trial Garden Kate Grundl, Boerner Horticulturalist August 20 –Annuals– Sue Ratkowski, Master GardenerAugust 27—Garden Composition Karla Geiger, Master Gardener September 4 –Pollinators —Zeke Jackson of Waterford Bee CompanyCall 414-525-5659 for more information.  

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YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Yoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & AyurvedaDates: 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 – pa......More

Yoga in the Garden with Alex Druzny of Smooth Flow Yoga & AyurvedaDates: 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.  Meet in the Education & Visitor Center atrium.  

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States

Sketching in the Rose Garden

Sketching in the Rose GardenTHIS 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 natur......More

Sketching in the Rose GardenTHIS 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 and sketch /draw the flowers in front of us. Learn tips and tricks that help break down the structure of roses and other flowers. All supplies included. Strongly recommended to bring a folding chair garden seating is limited. REGISTER

Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, 53130, United States