Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop
April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Bolz Conservatory
10 am – 4 pm daily
Schumacher Library
10 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
10 am - 1 pm, Sat
Fri, Jul 7, 2023
–
Sat, Jul 8, 2023
9:00 am
–
3:00 pm
Jul 8, 2023
Home Garden Tour
Olbrich Botanical Gardens presents six garden sanctuaries in the wooded Village of Shorewood Hills. Rooted in a long history of sustainable practices, the Village and its residents value green initiatives, prioritizing the future well-being of their neighborhood, Lake Mendota, and the greater City of Madison & beyond. Many gardens incorporate hardy native plants, focus on pollinator friendly flowers, and offer bird habitats.
Everyone/All Ages
Offsite
General Admission - $15
Olbrich Members - $13
Child (Ages 6-12 ) - $6
Ages 5 & under - FREE
Presale ticket sales starting June 15 in Olbrich's Lobby
Tour day ticket sales July 7 & 8 @ UW Credit Union, 3500 University Ave (west side of parking lot off Highbury Road)
Member Level Ticket Allowances at the discounted price
Garden Friend - 1 ticket
Garden Friend Plus One - 2
Garden Family - 2
Garden Family & Guests - 4
Garden Contributor - 4
Garden Patron - 6
Garden Benefactor - 6
Garden Angel - 8
Circle (Lifetime) Member - 8
Know Before You Go
- Featured gardens can be viewed in any order; tour-goers do not need to start at #1
- Tour-goers must carry their ticket to each garden site for check-in
- Be sure to utilize the Home Garden Tour App (scan the QR code on ticket) to learn more about the garden stories, native plant highlights, and Shorewood Hills' sustainability efforts
- Tour-goers are strongly encouraged to park once and walk or bike the tour to avoid parking congestion on the narrow neighborhood streets of Shorewood Hills
- Check for road construction updates for University Ave before attending the tour
2023 Presenting Sponsor
2023 Tour Supporters
Avant Gardening & Landscaping, Inc.
Best Buds Landscaping & Greenhouse
Goodwin LLC - Arboricultural Services
Jung Garden Center
Klein's Floral & Greenhouses
The Bruce Company
Tree Health Management
Two Ferns Native Nursery
This annual two-day fundraiser supports the mission and daily operations of Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
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Wed, Oct 4, 2023
All Day
Fall Bulb Sale
Pick up a variety of bulbs for fall planting to make your garden a pollinator paradise! One of the most beneficial ways to support pollinators is to provide food sources during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Order your bulbs online (only), then pickup on October 17, from 10 - 4 p.m. in Olbrich's main lobby.
Adults
Virtual
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 7:30 pm
GLEAM
GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light installations created by local, regional, and international designers. Take an enchanting stroll through Olbrichs 16-acre garden and tropical Bolz Conservatory after dark and see the Gardens in a whole new light!
Everyone/All Ages
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023 7:00 pm
Cocktails in the Conservatory
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Adults
At Olbrich