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Olbrich Special Events

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moreSummer Concert Series

Tuesday nights in June & July

7 - 8 pm
Enjoy the summer evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens.

moreguided garden strolls

Sundays, June 6 - September 26

1:30 & 3 pm
Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens.

moreRhapsody in Bloom

Saturday, June 19

5-10pm
Dine in gorgeous summer gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens' Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit Gala.

moreOlbrich Home Garden Tour

Friday, July 9      &     Saturday, July 10

10am-4pm                        9am-3pm

Olbrich extends a special invitation to tour private gardens created and maintained by talented home gardeners.

moreOlbrich's Blooming Butterflies

July 14 - August 8

10am-4pm
Experience the magnificence of free-flying butterflies while strolling through the tropical Bolz Conservatory.

moreRegional & International Tours

August 26 - 29

Gardens Galore Bus Tour - Visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Como Park Conservatory, the Walker Art Center's outdoor sculpture garden and a private home garden tour!

 

 

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moreguided garden strolls

Sundays, June 6 - September 26

1:30 & 3 pm
Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens.

moreBolz Conservatory Exhibit

September 7, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Life in the Canopy - Discover what life is like for the plants and animals that call the canopy layer of the rainforest their home.

moreQuilts in Bloom

September 25 - October 17

10am-4pm daily
View fabulous displays of intricately stitched art quilts complemented by colorful fall foliage and flowers.

moreOlbrich's FALL Leaf Mulch Sale

September 25
October 2, 9 & 16

Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm
Help your plants survive the winter with Olbrich's Leaf Mulch. Improve soil structure and maintain consistent soil temperatures during the winter to give your plants a head start this spring.

moreCRACkle - FIRE & FROTH in the Gardens

October 22

7 - 10 pm

Olbrich is pleased to introduce Crackle, an exciting new fall event at the Gardens! Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to the music of the Cash Box Kings, and savor a variety of tasty food and Wisconsin brews.

 

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moreOlbrich's Holiday Express

December 4-31

10 am-4 pm daily

(Closed at 2pm on December 24, closed all day on December 25)
Large-scale model trains wind through an enchanted land of colorful poinsettias and holiday trees.

moreHoliday Concert Series

Sunday afternoons in December

2 pm
A variety of music is highlighted including festive holiday music.

moreWinter concert Series

Sunday afternoons from January through March

2 pm
A variety of music is highlighted such as Cajun dance music, blues and jazz, folk, honky-tonk, and much more.

moreBolz Conservatory Exhibit

January 3-March 20
From Bean to Coffee Cup - Learn about the most popular beverage in the world!

moreChildren of the Rainforest

January 29

Performances at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
The Children of the Rainforest series offers performances for families to celebrate cultural differences in rainforest regions around the world .

moreChildren of the Rainforest

February 19

Performances at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
The Children of the Rainforest series offers performances for families to celebrate cultural differences in rainforest regions around the world.

moreIndulgence! Wine and Chocolate Tasting

February 26  

5:30 - 8:30 pm
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.

 

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moreOlbrich's Spring FLOWER Show

March 6 - 21

10 am - 4 pm daily
Spring comes early at Olbrich each year as the horticulture staff transforms the Atrium into a blooming spring oasis.

moremidwest gardening symposium

March 13

8:30 am - 4 pm
The Midwest Gardening Symposium, Green Gardening from the Ground Up, celebrates "green," low-maintenance gardening with practical advice from Midwest-focused, hands-on gardening experts.

moreSpring Pansy Sale

April 3

10 am
Celebrate spring with a cheery pansy, panola, or viola grown in Olbrich's own greenhouses.

moreBolz Conservatory Exhibit: Light Gaps

April 3 - July 11
The rays of spring shine through newly trimmed trees for a special exhibit called Light Gaps in the tropical Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

moreOlbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale

Member Pre-Sale   April 15, 2 - 5 pm

Public Sale                  April 16, 2 - 5 pm
                                            April 17, 9 am - 12 pm

Olbrich Leaf Mulch is made from leaves collected by the City of Madison that are delivered to Olbrich where they're composted outside during the winter.

morePlant Sale with the pros

Member Pre-Sale    May 7, 11 am - 6 pm

Public Sale                   May 8, 9 am - 4 pm

                                            

Olbrich's Plant Sale with the Pros brings together area experts ready to give advice on many different gardening topics. Pick their brains and get help selecting the best plants for your garden.

moreMother's Day Concert

May 9

2 - 3 pm
Wander through flower gardens blooming with spring and enjoy a Mother's Day concert by the New Horizons Concert Band at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Madison Parks Division in partnership with the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens | 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704. | Phone: (608)246-4550 | Fax: (608)246-4719