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Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
Scenic Stroll @ the Arboretum
Scenic Stroll @ the Arboretum
This gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or route conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor […]
1 event,
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
1 event,
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
1 event,
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
1 event,
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
2 events,
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
The Canopy Sessions at Olbrich Gardens
The Canopy Sessions at Olbrich Gardens
Start your weekend with a live concert performed in one of Madison’s most unique venues: the Bolz Conservatory! Explore the tropics, enjoy the warmth, and be entertained by some of the area's most talented musicians. $10 - General Admission $6 - Child (Ages 6-12) FREE - Ages 5 & under Event Guidelines Bar service available […]
4 events,
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 6 thru April 6, 8:00-noon The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.) The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 6th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite […]
Super Seed & Plant Swap Saturday @ Rotary Gardens
Super Seed & Plant Swap Saturday @ Rotary Gardens
Gardening enthusiasts and plant parents are welcome to join us for our annual Seed and Plant Swap. Exchange seeds, foster community connections and expand your collections. Rotary Botanical Gardens will also contribute various vegetable and flower seeds, adding to the diversity. Following the swap, we will provide a seed starting demo and seed starting Q&A […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
4 events,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Marvel at eye-popping color around every turn and bathe your senses in botanical bliss. Orchid Escape features roughly 1,000 blooming orchids artfully displayed for your enjoyment, including new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from our own permanent collections. Admission: $8 - General Admission $5 - Child (ages 6-12) FREE - Ages […]
Walking in Leopold’s Footsteps @ the Arboretum
Walking in Leopold’s Footsteps @ the Arboretum
Visit key sites and learn about Aldo Leopold’s early phenological research and experiments to restore Wisconsin ecosystems during his time as the Arboretum’s first research director. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
2 events,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
2 events,
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 6 thru April 6, 8:00-noon The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.) The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 6th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
4 events,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
3 events,
Winter Enrichment Lecture @ the Arboretum: Fungi in the Arboretum
Winter Enrichment Lecture @ the Arboretum: Fungi in the Arboretum
Jessica Ross (she/they), Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This talk will focus on an introduction to fungi, their ecological importance, and the basics of fungal identification. Ross will also discuss results from the Arboretum Fungal Diversity Project, a participatory science initiative, and talk about ways to get started observing and documenting the fungi […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Beyond Birdfeeders @ Rotary Gardens
Beyond Birdfeeders @ Rotary Gardens
Join us for Beyond Birdfeeders, led by Julie Hill, UW- Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist. There are many benefits to both wildlife and people when you prioritize the needs of birds where you garden. We will talk about gardening practices you can do throughout the year to encourage bird visitors, plus birdfeeders, water, and how to […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
5 events,
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 6 thru April 6, 8:00-noon The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.) The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 6th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite […]
Let’s Talk Native Plant Gardening @ the Sequoya Library
Let’s Talk Native Plant Gardening @ the Sequoya Library
Sequoya Library Meeting Rooms A & B 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison WI 53711 Join the Midvale Heights Green Team for coffee, conversation, and (practical) climate action! We welcome Susan Carpenter, the Native Plant Garden curator and gardener at the University of Wisconsin--Madison Arboretum who will share information about the importance of native plants to pollinators. […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
4 events,
Mud Season @ the Arboretum
Mud Season @ the Arboretum
Family Nature Program This program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Nature walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m., activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
2 events,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Spring Equinox @ the Arboretum
Spring Equinox @ the Arboretum
Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, register through Eventbrite by March 15: uw-madison-arboretum.eventbrite.com. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 […]
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First Day of Spring!!!!
It’s still too early to plant, but you’ll notice spring bulbs peeking through the cold soil, trees buds bulging and maybe even that first robin. Keep in mind that Madison’s average last frost date is May 10 so there’s usually still lots of cold and snow to come.
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
1 event,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
2 events,
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 6 thru April 6, 8:00-noon The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.) The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 6th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite […]
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
3 events,
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
Olbrich Garden’s Spring Flower Show Featuring ‘Olbrich in Orbit!’
March 2 thru March 24 Daily from 10:00-4:00 In the Olbrich Atrium Explore a stunning scene of hand-crafted displays bursting with colorful tulips, radiant daffodils, fragrant hyacinths and other blooming spring flowers at Olbrich's Spring Flower Show. Adults and children alike will delight in the imagination and creativity used to create this first glimpse of […]
Scenic Stroll @ the Arboretum
Scenic Stroll @ the Arboretum
This gently paced walk explores ecological communities near the Visitor Center. Themes may include the land, plants, animals, other organisms, phenology, and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or route conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor […]
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Winter Enrichment Lecture @ the Arboretum: Parasites, Pollutants, and People: Does Preserving Biodiversity Protect Amphibians from Diseases?
Winter Enrichment Lecture @ the Arboretum: Parasites, Pollutants, and People: Does Preserving Biodiversity Protect Amphibians from Diseases?
Jessica Hua (she/her), Associate Professor, UW–Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. This talk will consider why some amphibian communities are more susceptible to disease than others. Hua will discuss how pollutants and land use influence biodiversity and amphibian health. She will also explore how art outreach and citizen science clarify human contributions to disease […]
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Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 6 thru April 6, 8:00-noon The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.) The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 6th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite […]
2 events,
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Walks canceled for unsafe weather or trail conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. University of WI Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy. Madison, WI 53711 608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
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