August 2005

• Plant Sale: Daylily Sale  August 13 and 14   Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  The Wisconsin Daylily Society sponsors this show of colorful, easy to grow flowers. For information, call 608-274-4921.  

• Plant Show: Dahlia Show  August 20 and 21  Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Dahlias are late summer bloomers popular for their extravagant blooms, diverse forms, and bright colors.  They’re subtropical annuals grown each year from tubers dug up in the fall and over-wintered indoors in a cool, dry environment.  Sponsored by the Badger State Dahlia Society. For information, call 608-271-4943.

• Special Event:  Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies  Ongoing: July 20 – August 14  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
  Discover rare tropical treasures hidden in the heart of Madison!  Experience the wonder of strolling through a tropical forest on a search for fleeting butterflies.  Live butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily in the Bolz Conservatory.  Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies is a great adventure for people of all ages.  Learn about butterfly-attracting plants in the outdoor gardens and visit the Growing Gifts shop.  The event is free for Olbrich members. General public: $5 for adults and $3 children, ages 2 and under are free. Parking is free.  Bus tours are welcome.  For more information call 608-246-4550. 

• Art Exhibit:  Elena Kachuro-Rosenberg’s “Organic Matter”  Ongoing: June 12 – September 4  Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Evjue Commons
  Elena Kachuro-Rosenberg’s black and white series “Organic Matter” was inspired by the New York Botanical Garden and Wave Hill.  She brings her impressive series to Madison to share with the visitors of Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Free. Gallery Sundays are made possible by a gift from William and Joyce Wartmann.

• Yoga in the Gardens  On-going, Mondays, 5 – 6:15 p.m. OR Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
  This is a participative experiential class for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and yoga students. Held in the Conservatory or outdoor gardens when possible. Comfortable, loose fitting clothing and a portable mat are recommended; feel free to bring a water bottle. Rick Comello, Monday instructor, is a bodyworker and Reiki Master with over 20 years of experience. Jonathan A. Garber RMT, Thursday instructor, is a certified Kripalu Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child Teacher. The cost is $10 per class - pay at the door.  Check with instructors concerning holiday weeks.  For more information call 608-246-4550.