Bolz conservatory exhibit -

life in the canopy

The lush plants on the forest floor of the Bolz Conservatory draw the attention of most visitors...But look up! Up to 90 percent of life in the rainforest exists in the trees - colorful orchids, bromeliads that provide watery homes for tree frogs, birds, animals, and more. Discover the Bolz Conservatory’s canopy layer and the plants and animals that call the canopy home. Admission to the Conservatory is $1. The Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1 for the general public. Admission is always free for Olbrich Botanical Society members and children 5 and under, and is free for the general public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550.

Member preview party:  QUILTS IN BLOOM

5 - 7 pm

Olbrich Botanical Society members are invited to preview Quilts in Bloom:  Fall Quilt & Flower Show before it opens to the public. Displays of fall foliage and flowers paired with handcrafted, quilted masterpieces. Then enjoy light refreshments in Olbrich's Evjue Commons. Olbrich members also receive 20% off in Olbrich's Growing Gifts shop during this preview. For more information about membership call 608-246-4724 or visit the membership section.

QUILTS IN BLOOM:  fALL qUILT & fLOWER SHOW

10 am - 4 pm daily

View dozens of locally-crafted art quilts on display in the Atrium as part of Quilts in Bloom:  Fall Quilt & Flower Show. Creative displays of fall foliage and flowers are color-coordinated with unique hand-crafted quilts. A $2 donation is suggested. Also, stroll through the outdoor gardens to enjoy chrysanthemums and asters planted in drifts of autumn color. Selected plants used in the show go on sale October 18.

ART QUILT SALE

10 am - 4 pm

Choose from a variety of colorful wall hangings, table runners, and decorative squares to give as gifts or brighten up your own home. All quilts made by the Thursday Quilting Friends. A portion of the proceeds benefits Olbrich Gardens.

Bulk mulch SALE

9 am - 1 pm

Buy leaf mulch in bulk and save money during Olbrich's Fall bulk Mulch sale! The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for your gardens, shrubs, and trees. While applying mulch to gardens in the spring is most common, applying leaf mulch in the fall helps regulate soil temperatures during the winter, and gives the garden a head start in the spring. Bulk mulch is loose and is loaded with a tractor. Bring your own truck or trailer and Olbrich will load bulk scoops for you. Each scoop is $40 and covers approximately 350-square feet at a 3-inch depth.

Ongoing:

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.

ONGOING: 

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.