Outdoor Gardens,
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April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Bolz Conservatory
Closed March 11 - June 14 for Planned Maintenance
Schumacher Library
Permanently Closed
April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Closed March 11 - June 14 for Planned Maintenance
Permanently Closed
Plants are great, but it's the people that make our garden special.
Appreciate the little things through building your own terrarium. Conservatory Curator Colten Blackburn will guide you through the process as he shares design, planting, and care techniques from many years of caring for the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Bring your own container to accommodate 3-5 small plants as well as any figurines you bring with you; all other supplies will be provided. More information about container size and materials available upon request.
Appreciate the little things through building your own terrarium. Conservatory Curator Colten Blackburn will guide you through the process as he shares design, planting, and care techniques from many years of caring for the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Bring your own container to accommodate 3-5 small plants as well as any figurines you bring with you; all other supplies will be provided. More information about container size and materials available upon request.
Come laugh and learn in this art & writing workshop! Beginners will learn how to keep a regular sketchbook & "bad haiku" field journal. These mindfulness practices will grow our drawing skills & help us "stop, look, and listen" to the miraculous in the mundane of our own backyards. No skill needed. All supplies provided.
Join us for a lively spring walk to explore seasonally available plants for wellness. You will learn to identify the plants of the season, how to respectfully harvest them, and best practices for preparing them for food and medicine.
Chair yoga allows you to be guided through stretches and traditional yoga poses while seated and standing, using a chair as a home base. The chair serves as support to your foundation and allows these positions to be more accessible. Guidance through breath exercises and meditation will be a main component of this class to enhance your overall body awareness.
Time to get into summer beach read mode with the charming novel, The Simplicity of Cider. This story features a prickly cider-maker whose routine is disrupted by the arrival of a handsome farm hand and his young son at her family’s orchard. Set in Door County, this book will have you ready to celebrate being home in Wisconsin. Participants are encouraged to read the selected book prior to the discussion. Books are not supplied but are available at Schumacher Library, partner libraries, and the Madison Public Library system. Ages 16 and up with an adult This discussion will be held at the UW Arboretum Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Instructors: Eva Stefanski, Horticultural Librarian at Olbrich Botanical Gardens; Marian Farrior, Restoration Work Party Manager at UW Arboretum; Karen Dunn, Librarian at Steenbock Library
In this class, you will learn how to paint four different types of butterflies found in the state of Wisconsin: a Monarch, a Giant Swallowtail, an Orange Sulphur, and a Red-Spotted Purple. During our 2 hour class, I will guide you step-by-step in painting this 5x7 inch painting. This class is perfect for beginners as your design is printed directly on your watercolor paper and all supplies are included. Learn to paint with professional, quality supplies!
Whether you are planting, digging, or weeding, your body needs to stay strong and mobile to prevent injuries. Join this 5-week series that will prepare your body for gardening season and make you feel your best! This no-impact practice will help your flexibility, range of motion, and improve posture by gently strengthening and stretching all your muscles and joints. This series is suitable for all levels.
Roses dazzle, delight, and romance us in many ways. Fall in love with roses as we dive into the commonly available varieties as well as explore hardy heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus what rose to match with your space and expectations.
Want to learn more about beer brewing? The Wine and Hop Shop's homebrewing classes can be the perfect place to learn! During this two hour beginner homebrewing class, we will brew a beer together while discussing the entire brewing process from brewing to bottling, the ingredients and equipment utilized in brewing, a little of the chemistry behind it, and any questions you may have.