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Thu, Apr 4, 2024
All Day
ONLINE Perennial Plant Sale
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Everyone/All Ages
Virtual
Thu, Apr 4, 2024 7:00 pm
Gardening for Hummingbirds
Learn how to create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees and hummingbird feeders, you too can discover the magic and excitement of hummingbirds! Our lecture will cover identification of the Ruby-throated hummingbird, ideal habitat, migration, nesting, feeding, importance of water features, and how the elements of the best hummingbird feeders and plants can bring you up close to these special birds.
Adults
At Olbrich
Fri, Apr 5, 2024
All Day
ONLINE Perennial Plant Sale
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Everyone/All Ages
Virtual
Fri, Apr 5, 2024 10:15 am
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of children ages 2-5 years. Each class is designed for children to work side-by-side with their adult caregiver as they engage in hands-on, fun, age-appropriate experiences that support the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. Ages 2-5 with an adult; adult attends free.
Children
At Olbrich
Sat, Apr 6, 2024 10:30 am
Watercolor: A Fresh Start
This is an introductory two-day watercolor workshop designed for absolute beginners and for those who have some experience painting with watercolor but seek a refresher to start painting again. Learn or re-learn basics of watercolor including experimental wet-into-wet techniques that give you enough understanding of the medium to enjoy painting watercolors on your own. This workshop does not require drawing skills.
Adults
At Olbrich
Sat, Apr 6, 2024
All Day
ONLINE Perennial Plant Sale
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Everyone/All Ages
Virtual
Sat, Apr 6, 2024 1:00 pm
Napkin Blockprinting with a Press
Interested in exploring the linocut process and learning to print with a printing press? This class will cover the linocut process from start to finish: planning, carving, and printing your block on a small printing press. Students will be provided all materials including linoleum, linoleum cutters, cotton napkins, and ink, and will leave the class with a set of 6 napkins.
Adults
At Olbrich
Sun, Apr 7, 2024
All Day
ONLINE Perennial Plant Sale
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Everyone/All Ages
Virtual
Sun, Apr 7, 2024 2:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Production Walk
Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce and grow all of the new plants throughout Olbrich? Join plant production extraordinaire and horticulturist Amanda Dix as she shares the ins and outs of plant production at Olbrich gives you an inside look at our greenhouses during a peak production time.
Adults
At Olbrich
Mon, Apr 8, 2024
All Day
ONLINE Perennial Plant Sale
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Everyone/All Ages
Virtual