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
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.
Learn how to create three different abstract florals using alcohol inks. Various techniques to guide and mix the inks will be shared. All three paintings will be matted to 8x10” so you will leave with three works of art ready for framing. Great for beginners, but those experienced with alcohol inks will be sure to pick up new tips and techniques. All supplies are provided.
“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.
Spring has sprung! Come enjoy a casual walk through Olbrich gardens to view and learn about all the beautiful spring bulbs putting on a show! Stroll through various meadows and garden areas to learn about the different bulbs that are Olbrich favorites from Olbrich Horticulturist Avery. The exact date of this walk will be determined by the weather and the bulbs. Please check our website in mid-April for schedule updates.
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.
Olbrich’s Woodland Garden puts on a spectacular spring floral show every year around this time, and you’re invited! Join Olbrich horticulturist Erin Presley as we look for bloodroot, trilliums, Virginia bluebells, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and other early bloomers, and might even spot a lady’s slipper. We will also talk about plants and creative ideas to extend the season of interest for your woodland garden throughout the entire year!
Soil is literally the foundation for many plants and landscapes. Join Lisa Johnson from UW-Extension for a closer look at soil and learn about its composition, impact on plant nutrition, and how to assess soil and plant health.
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.
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.