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Regional & International Tours Each year, Olbrich invites Botanical Society members and the public to travel to places close to home and far away. Try new foods, see the sights, and shop at some of the best stores and plant nurseries. Regional tour International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival Wausau, Wisconsin
Join Erin Presley of Olbrich Gardens on an early autumn trip to Wausau to experience their 2nd International Ginseng Festival—last year’s debut was a roaring success! Did you know that 95% of the ginseng products exported from the U.S. come from Central Wisconsin? Eastern cultures have used ginseng for its healing properties for over 5,000 years, but cultivation in Wisconsin began at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the capital of the U. S.
In addition, Erin will tour you through several private home gardens including a shady haven with a garden shed that replicates the gardener’s home! A stop at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, known for its internationally acclaimed Birds in Art exhibition, rounds out this lovely autumn day trip! Approximate Itinerary $81 per person, includes:
View the full tour flyer (PDF) For more information, or to book this tour, contact: Burkhalter Tours
UPCOMING Events GLEAM: Art in a New Light | August 29 - October 27 Member Movie Night | September 7 |
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is operated as a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society.
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