Olbrich Home Bolz Conservatory

August 2010

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JULY

30

thru
AUG
01

iris sale

8 am - 6 pm

The Madison Area Iris Society sponsors this sale of iris rhizomes, the roots that grow into iris plants. For more information call 608-271-3607.

SAT

14

&

  SUN
15

daylily sale
Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
The Wisconsin Daylily Society sponsors this sale of colorful, easy to grow plants. For more information call 608-231-3279.

SAT

21

&

  SUN
22

dahlia show
Saturday, 12 - 4 pm

Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Dahlias are late summer bloomers known for their diverse forms and bright colors. Sponsored by the Badger State Dahlia Society. For more information call 608-577-1924.

JULY

14

thru
AUG
08

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olbrich's blooming butterflies

10 am - 4 pm daily

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. Children can visit stations in the outdoor gardens with their Butterfly Passport while learning fun facts. Stroll through the outdoor gardens and visit the Growing Gifts shop. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12, free for children 2 and under, and free for Olbrich Botanical Society members. Parking is free. Bus tours are welcome. The Bolz Conservatory will be closed Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13 in preparation for Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies.

JULY

04

thru
SEPT
26

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ART EXHIBIT: 

North Side Artists Group

Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm

Talented artists from the north side of Madison display works of art in various mediums inspired by Troy Community Gardens. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

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YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm OR Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 am

Held inside the tropical Conservatory or Outdoor Gardens when possible. The cost is $12 per class, no registration required.

   

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is operated as a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens | 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704. | Phone: (608)246-4550 | Fax: (608)246-4719