February 2008
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SUN
03
|
 Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the
Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through
March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
08
thru
10 |
Garden Expo at the Alliant Energy Center
Friday 4 - 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Visit Olbrich's booth at Garden Expo 2008. Olbrich Horticulturists will be on hand
to answer your gardening questions, and Olbrich Educators will teach you about the
benefits of leaf mulch. Register to win an exotic plant and get a free gift when you
become a member of the Olbrich Botanical Society at Garden Expo. For more
information visit www.wpt.org/gardenexpo. |
SUN
10 |
Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the
Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through
March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
TUE
12 |
Horticulture Symposium
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Horticulture Magazine and Olbrich Botanical Gardens co-sponsor this full-day seminar
"for people who love to live in their gardens." Nationally-known authors and garden
designers will present on a variety of gardening topics. For more information or to
register, visit www.hortprograms.com or call 877-436-7764.
February 16 Saturday Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. |
SAT
16 |
Children of the Rainforest : Brisas del Peru
Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The Madison dance group Brisas del Peru presents lively traditional and authentic folk
dances from the South American country of Peru. The group uses colorful dance
costumes in traditional fabrics from the Andean highlands and the coasts. Many of
the costumes and dances are based on the plants, animals, and lifestyle in the tropical
forests of Peru. Dances include the Jungle Dance, from the Amazon region and,
Valicha, danced to a song in the ancient Inca Quechua language. The Children of the
Rainforest series offers performances for families to celebrate cultural differences in
rainforest regions around the world, and is generously sponsored by William
Wartmann. Performances are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the
door for $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under, and free to ages 2 and under. For
more information, visit Olbrich's website at www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SUN
17 |
Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the
Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through
March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SAT
23 |
Indulgence! Wine & Chocolate
5 - 9 p.m.
Come out of the cold and experience the warmth of the lush, tropical Bolz
Conservatory filled with stunning tropical plants and the smell of exotic flowers. Add
wine, chocolate, candlelight, and music to enjoy an elegant evening indulging all of
your senses at Olbrich's newest event, Indulgence! Wine & Chocolate. This decadent
evening features tastings of an array of delightful local wines paired with the ultimate
indulgence - handcrafted chocolates made by talented local chocolatiers. Meet the
chocolate artists and wine producers as you sample their wares and stroll through a
candlelit conservatory with a string ensemble in the background. As a token of the
evening, take home a commemorative wine glass and continue sipping! Tickets are
$15 each and $5 for a designated driver. Tickets are available at Olbrich's greeter
desk; by phone at 608-246-4550. All proceeds benefit the gardens. |
SUN
24 |
Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the
Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through
March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
| |
Ongoing: Yoga in the Gardens
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. OR Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Held in the Conservatory or outdoor gardens when possible. The cost is $10 per class,
no registration required. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
DEC
09
thru
MAR
02 |
Art Exhibit - Olbrich on my Mind: Ten Years in the Gardens
Local photographer Joe De Maio captures the beauty of Olbrich and the natural
world through unique photographs including panoramas, fashion photography in the
Gardens, and gorgeous flower photography. Free. Gallery Sundays are made possible
by a gift from William Wartmann. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
JAN
09
thru
MAR
23 |
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Safe and Sustainable Bug Control
Beneficial insects have been used in the Conservatory since it opened in 1991 to
provide control of plant-damaging insects, which minimizes the need of more
dangerous traditional insecticides. These controls, along with several others, are part
of the Conservatory's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Learn about
Olbrich's environmentally-friendly pest control methods and get ideas you can use to
reduce or eliminate pesticide use at home. The Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1
for the general public. Admission is always free for Olbrich Botanical Society
members and children 5 and under, and is free for the public on Wednesday and
Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
