Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop
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
Sat, Mar 2, 2024
–
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
10:00 am
–
4:00 pm
Daily
Spring Flower Show
Ready to blast off into the cosmos? Olbrich’s Atrium becomes its own universe during our 2024 Spring Flower Show: Olbrich in Orbit! Join us on this intergalactic journey celebrating everything space and discover an infinite array of plant inspiration. Adults and children alike will delight in this creative first glimpse of spring.
Everyone/All Ages
At Olbrich
$8 - Adults (Ages 13 & up) | $5 - Child (ages 6-12) | Free - 5 & under | Free - Olbrich Members
Free admission through the AHS Reciprocal Garden Network is not available during this fundraising event. The outdoor gardens remain free.
Admission paid at the door
Spring Show Admission includes entry into the Bolz Conservatory March 2 - 3 and March 7 - 10. The Bolz Conservatory is CLOSED March 4 - 6 for dismantling Orchid Escape and March 11 - June 14 for maintenance.
No advanced tickets required. Atrium capacity limited to 40-50 visitors at any given time.
All proceeds directly support the mission and daily operations of the Gardens!
Spring Show Member Preview
Saturday, March 2 | 8-10 a.m.
Get a first glimpse of the Spring Flower Show during this member exclusive early morning viewing. Enjoy coffee and light refreshments with live music in the Frautschi Family Learning Center.
Spring Show Flower Sale
Monday, March 25 | Noon - 4 p.m.
Select plants from Olbrich's Spring Flower Show will be available for purchase in the Evjue Commons. Until the show concludes we will not know which plant types and quantities will be available for sale.
Please bring your own bags / boxes to transport your plants.
Olbrich’s production greenhouse staff grow many spring annuals displayed in the show. They use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system that involves beneficial insects, such as Amblyseius cucumeris, a predatory mite. Staff sprinkle the mite-sawdust mixture on the foliage of the plants and the mites feed on immature thrips. These beneficial insects, coupled with preventive cultural practices and close monitoring, allow us to keep our homegrown Spring Show flowers synthetic pesticide-free!
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Sat, Apr 27, 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, May 17, 2024 4:00 pm
Member Appreciation Bee Bingo
Join us in Olbrich's Frautschi Family Learning Center for a FREE member appreciation bee-themed bingo night! Did you know Olbrich Gardens is home to over 55 species of bees!? Discover the buzzing world of bees and play for a chance to win a sweet-as-honey prize pack!
Everyone/All Ages
At Olbrich
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am
Badger Bonsai Society Annual Exhibit
The Badger Bonsai Society will host their annual exhibit featuring trees from the private collections of club members. Explore the art of bonsai with this unique opportunity to view some amazing miniature trees and talk with the bonsai artists who grew and cultivated them.
Everyone/All Ages
At Olbrich