FREE Special Events from FBBG!(Donations supporting FBBG always appreciated!)

Spring Family Event* Sunday April 1, 10am – 2pmCome hang out with the Easter bunny from 10:30 – 1:30, and join FBBG for a morning of craft activities for kids and an egg hunt running from 10am – 2pm!

Annual FBBG Art at the Gardens Craft Fair – Our 10th Year! Sunday May 6, 10am – 3pm

Enjoy a beautiful spring day at Boerner Botanical Gardens while you browse a unique selection of handmade jewelry, garden art, photography, artwork & more, plus concessions from Nell’s Garden Café. Just in time for Mother’s Day! Garden admission not included with FBBG event

Mother’s Day Family Event*Sunday May 13, 10am – 2pm Mother’s Day is the perfect time to take a stroll through the gardens with the whole family! The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens will be offering FREE kids activities, make-and-take gifts for Mom and more.

Garden admission not included with FBBG event

Annual Enchanted Evening Family EventSunday July 29, 6:30 – 8:30pm Discover fairies in the flower beds and magic around every corner in this very special FREE event in the gardens. Children and parents will enjoy whimsical crafts, treats, and fun activities all evening long. Garden admission FREE after 6:30pm

More Info: (414) 525-5653 orwww.boernerbotanicalgerdens.org

Visit the FBBG Gift Shop!Open year-round, and featuring

original artwork and unique items from local artists & crafters!

Summer hours: April 28 – September 30Monday & Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 3pm

*Brunch available with these events 10am – 1pm from Zilli HospitalityGroup (not included in FBBG events).For pricing/reservations call 414-409-3959 or www.boernerrestaurant.comGarden admission not included with FBBG events.

FREE TUESDAYS ARE BACK!! The first Tuesday of every month, May – September 2018.Thanks to the initiative between Milwaukee County Parks and FBBG that started in 2015, FREE DAYS are back for another Garden season!!

Save the Date!In the GardensFBBG Annual Fundraiser Friday, June 15, 5:30pm – 9:00pmSupport FBBG’s children’s education programs while you sample our hands-on plant science activities... along with special themed cocktails, live music, docent-led garden walks, gourmet food stations, and unique auction items! More info: 414-525-5661

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Located in Whitnall ParkFriends of Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1Hales Corners, WI 53130

Become an FBBG Member! Join today! (414) 525-5653 FBBG members enjoy…• Unlimited access to the Gardens

• Free admission to over 300 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Gardens across the County – including the Chicago Botanic Garden! (Visit www.ahsgardening.org for a complete listing)

• A 10% discount in Nell’s Garden Café (open May – September!)

• Free one year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine

• Discounts on our year-round classes, special events, and family workshops

• Discounts in the FBBG Gift Shop on select stock items

• Guest passes to the Gardens

• Member Appreciation Picnic in the Gardens

By becoming an FBBG member, you’ll also…• Support our children’s education programs

• Help sustain and preserve this historic nature destination for future generations!

• Find tranquility and inspiration for your own garden

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www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org | (414) 525-5653COME ENJOY NELL’S GARDEN CAFÉOpen during bloom season beginning May 15th!

Hours: 11am – 2pm, 7 days a week

May 9, 6pm Tulips Lorrie Burrows Boerner HorticulturistMay 16, 6pm Spring Flowering Trees Matt Singer – Plant ExpertMay 23, 6pm Spring Wildflowers Alex Hoefs – Milwaukee County Zoo HorticulturistMay 30, 6pm Iris Bonnie Sonntag Wisconsin Iris SocietyJune 6, 6pm Peonies Dave Wanninger Boerner HorticulturistJune 13, 6pm Hostas Dave Wanninger Boerner HorticulturistJune 20, 6pm Shade Plants Nick Ternes – Horticulturist, Owner of Botanophilia, LLC

June 27, 6pm Roses Bruce Barr – Greater Milwaukee Rose SocietyJuly 4 NO WALK Holiday July 11, 6pm Annuals Heidi Hornung Shady Lane GreenhouseJuly 18, 6pm Daylilies Lew Silva – Daylily Society of Southeastern WisconsinJuly 25, 6pm Conifers Ben Habanek – Village of Shorewood HorticulturistAugust 1, 6pm Late Summer Blooms Zannah Crowe Johnson’s GardensAugust 8, 6pm Hydrangeas Ben Habanek – Village of Shorewood Horticulturist

August 15 NO WALK FBBG Member PicnicAugust 22, 6pm Trial Garden Jessica Cloninger Boerner HorticulturistAugust 29, 6pm Ornamental Grasses Lorrie Burrows Boerner HorticulturistSeptember 5, 6pm Herb Garden Peggy Zautke Boerner HorticulturistSeptember 12, 6pm Invasive Plants Paul Vandermeuse FBBG Education Manager

FBBG Garden Walk Schedule $5 per person; No reservations needed. All walks are expert-led, with a new topic covered each week. Walks start from the FBBG Gift Shop, rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. More information: 414-525-5653

FBBG has many areas for volunteers to get involved. Sign up for just one or as many as you want. Let us know what you’re interested in!

In-Garden: You don’t have to be a Master Gardener, just come ready to learn something new, have some fun and get a little dirty! In-Garden Volunteering Begins April 1st! Hours for 2018: Monday – Friday 8am – 3pmSaturday – Sunday 8am – 11am Children’s Education: Assist in our plant science and environmental conservation classesAdult Education: Instruct or assist with adult education classes

Family & Special Events: Help with fundraising events or nature driven activities for children and their familiesGift Shop: Assist Gift Shop Manager with FBBG gift shop maintenance and customer serviceGarden Docents: Learn to lead tours of Boerner Botanical GardensOffice Support: Mailings, internet research, class material prep, etc.Library: Help FBBG organize our horticultural reference archives or start a book clubInfo/sign up: 414-525-5653 or info@fbbg.org

Daytime Senior Yoga: Gentle Yoga for Gardeners Wednesdays: April 11, April 18, April 25 | 9:30 – 10:30amEach session $15 general public / $10 membersWe all love the beautiful sights and lovely smells of our garden, but we don’t like the aches and pains that sometimes go along with our labor of love. Learn simple yet powerful techniques you can use every day to keep your body happy while in the garden. Beginners encouraged! If you use a pad to kneel on for gardening, please bring it.

Family Yoga in the GardensSundays: May 20, June 24, July 22 | 1 – 2pmEach session $5 per participantStand tall like a mighty oak tree, or move gracefully like a flower blossoming. All ages will benefit from practicing these playful poses and mindful movements. Adult Yoga in the GardensThursdays: May 24, May 31, August 2, August 9 | 6 – 7pmEach session $15 general public / $10 members Immerse yourself in the transformative beauty of the Botanical Gardens!These all-level yoga classes are for new and experienced yoga enthusiasts alike.

Please bring a mat or large towel. Advance registration appreciated; walk-ins welcome. Yoga classes led by Katy Martens, Registered Yoga

Teacher with over 14 years of teaching experience.

Herb Society of WI: Annual Herb Fair at Boerner Botanical Gardens Saturday, May 19, 2018, 9am – 3pm Free Parking | Free Admission • Browse a wide variety of herbs, plants and herb-related items• Thousands of herbs and plants for sale• Fun and interesting presentations

Upcoming Community Event

Spring Gardening SeriesWednesdays: April 11, April 18, April 25 | 6 – 7pmEach session $5 per personApril 11 – Seed Selection and Veggie Gardening April 18 – Pollinators and How to Support Them April 25 – Planting Containers Get ready for spring planning and planting with this series of useful gardening topics presented by the SouthEast WI Master Gardeners! Open to all, and appropriate for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Proceeds support FBBG and SEWMG.

Friday September 14, 6:30pm Boerner by Moonlight Evening walk through the

gardens for kids and families!

Volunteers Needed Year-Round!

Classes & ProgramsHypertufa Draped Pots Saturday April 21, 10am – 12pm$25 general public / $20 members Create a unique and wavy plantable container from lightweight concrete known as hypertufa! All materials provided, but please prepare to get messy! Beautiful Bouquets Thursday May 3, 6:30 – 8pm$50 general public / $45 members Just in time for Mother’s Day! Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements including a wildflower mason jar arrangement, a hand tied bouquet, and a small pin-on corsage or boutonniere. Materials provided.

Love Notes Tuesday May 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm$40 general public / $35 membersMixed media artist Cherie Burbach will guide you through transforming personal letters and notes into small works of art you can display in your home. Bring a letter or card that you’d like to collage together creating a personal art piece. All other materials provided.

Build a TerrariumSaturday June 9, 10am – 12pm$20 per terrarium | All ages welcome.Create a miniature landscape in a jar! Pre-register to reserve your materials or just stop by the Education & Visitor Center during the workshop time and build one while supplies last! Materials provided.Storigami (Storybook Origami) Saturday June 16, 10am – 12pm$5 per person | For children and those who love them!Learn Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, while telling a story about a child who is trying to figure out what to do when they grow up. In this class, you will first hear the story and then learn how to repeat it while folding a sheet of newspaper. Materials provided.

Hanging Succulent Planters Saturday June 23, 10am – 12pm$40 general public / $35 membersIn this workshop, you’ll create and take home a unique green sphere of low maintenance succulents that can last up to two years! Materials provided.

More info/register online at boernerbotanicalgardens.org

or call 414-525-5653Sign up early —

class sizes are limited!

2018 Volunteer Orientation: Wed. April 11, 9:30am — 12pm

All new and returning volunteers encouraged to attend

Spring & Summer Yoga Series

Children’s Story and Craft DaysMondays in July, 11am – 12pmFree with garden admissionJoin us for a story and children’s craft in the gardens each Monday in July.

A different craft and story each week! NEW!