Olbrich Special Events
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Olbrich's Spring FLOWER Show
March 9 - 24
10 am - 4 pm daily
Spring comes early
at Olbrich each year as the horticulture staff transforms the
Atrium into a blooming spring oasis.
Regional & International Tours
April 22 - 26, 2013
Grand Gardens of Charleston
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit
Through March 24, 2013
Flora of Tropical Thailand - Discover some of Thailand's tropical plants in this Bolz Conservatory exhibition.
Primula Sale
March 9
9 am - 1 pm
Take home a rainbow of hardy primula (also know as primroses)!
Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale
Bagged & Bulk Mulch Available a Variety of Days!
Olbrich Leaf Mulch is made from leaves
collected by the City of Madison that are delivered to Olbrich where
they're composted
outside during the winter.
Spring Pansy Sale
April 6
10 am
Celebrate spring with a cheery pansy, panola,
or viola grown in Olbrich's
own greenhouses.
Plant Sale with the pros
May 10, 11 am - 5 pm
May 11, 9 am - 3 pm
Olbrich's Plant Sale with the Pros
brings together area experts ready to give advice on many different
gardening topics. Pick their brains and get help selecting the
best plants for your garden.
Mother's Day Concert
May 12
2 - 3 pm
Wander through flower gardens blooming
with spring and enjoy a Mother's Day concert by the New
Horizons Concert Band at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
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Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays, June 25 - July 30
7 - 8 pm
Enjoy the summer evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens.
guided garden strolls
Sundays, June - September
1:30 & 3 pm
Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens.
Rhapsody in Bloom
Saturday, June 15
5-10 pm
Dine in gorgeous summer gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens' Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala.
Olbrich Home Garden Tour
Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13
10 am-4 pm 9 am-3 pm
Olbrich extends a special invitation to tour private gardens created and maintained by talented home gardeners.
Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies
July 17 - August 11
10 am-4 pm
Experience the magnificence of free-flying butterflies while strolling through the tropical Bolz Conservatory.
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit
To be annouced
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guided garden strolls
Sundays, June - September
1:30 & 3 pm
Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens.
Olbrich's FALL Leaf Mulch Sale
September 21 & 28
October 5 & 12
Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm
Help your plants survive the winter with Olbrich's Leaf Mulch. Improve soil structure and maintain consistent soil temperatures during the winter to give your plants a head start this spring.
CRACkle - FIRE & FROTH in the Gardens
Friday, September 27
7 - 10 pm
Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to the live music, and savor a variety of tasty food and Wisconsin brews.
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Olbrich's Holiday Express
December 1-31
10 am-4 pm daily
(Closed at 2pm on December 24, closed all day on December 25)
Large-scale model trains wind through an enchanted land of colorful poinsettias and holiday trees.
Holiday Concert Series
Sunday afternoons in December
2 pm
A variety of music is highlighted including festive holiday music.
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit
Through March 24, 2013
Flora of Tropical Thailand - Discover some of Thailand's tropical plants in this Bolz Conservatory exhibition.
Children of the Rainforest
January 19
Performances at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Ballet Folklorico Mexico
cocktails in the conservatory
January 25 & March 22
7 - 11 pm
Stroll through Olbrich's Bolz Conservatory, sip a cocktail, and enjoy the beats of local DJs!
Winter concert Series
Sunday afternoons in February and March
2 pm
A variety of music is highlighted such as Latin jazz, New Orleans style piano, Yiddish folk music and much more.
Children of the Rainforest
February 16
Performances at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Muntu Dance Theatre
Indulgence!
Wine & Chocolate Tasting
February 23
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Experience
the warmth of the lush, tropical Bolz Conservatory filled with
stunning tropical plants and the smell of exotic flowers. Add wine,
chocolate, candlelight, and music to enjoy an elegant evening indulging
all of your senses.
