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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
AT T H E G A R D E N S
JUNE - DECEMBER, 2016
Garden Walks
Join Olbrich staff for informative and
fun walks in the outdoor gardens and
conservatory. Walks occur snow, rain,
or shine; cancellations only in the event
of dangerous lightning or snow storm.
Dress appropriately for the weather. All
walks begin in the Visitor Center Lobby.
Advance registration required.
Atwood Neighborhood Tree
Walk
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30-8 pm
Join arborist Sean Gere, owner of
Gere Tree Care, Inc., for a tree walk
in the Atwood Neighborhood. This
neighborhood has an amazing diversity
of trees that generally go unnoticed. He
will share information and tips on tree
identification, along with information that
will expand your appreciation for trees.
Bring a notebook. Adults and youth (ages
13 and up w/ an adult); each attendee
pays the registration fee. Limited space;
register early.
Registration Deadline: July 5
31-01
$15/$12 member
Gorgeous Gravel Gardens
Walk
Monday, July 18, 6:30-8 pm
Green or sustainable gardens make
sense for many reasons - they are good
for the environment and for us. Many
people want beautiful gardens, but
don’t have the time, nor want to see
precious resources like water and energy
go into growing them. Join Olbrich’s
Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping for
a walk through the outdoor gardens to
learn about gravel gardens and how
they can easily be incorporated into
home landscapes. He will show you
how Olbrich has replaced lawns and
traditional perennial beds with these
sustainable gardens. Limited space;
register early.
31-02
$17/$13 member
Elements of Herbalism:
Sensory Plant Walk
Hydrangeas and Summer
Flowering Shrubs Walk
Wednesday, July 27, 6-8:30 pm
Using your senses to learn about plants
is fascinating and fun! Between texture,
smell, and taste, you can glean a lot of
information about specific plants. Join
herbalist Linda Conroy from Moonwise
Herbs for this fun and insightful walk
through Olbrich’s outdoor gardens
as you experience plants through the
many lenses of your senses. She will
discuss each plant’s application for food,
medicine, and many more uses. Adults
and youth (ages 12 and up w/ an adult);
each attendee pays the registration fee.
Limited space; register early.
Thursday, July 28, 6-8 pm
Hydrangeas, particularly the panicle
types, are among the most showy
and reliable flowering shrubs for
northern climates and are a mainstay
of the late summer garden. Join Olbrich
Horticulturist Christian Harper on a lovely
evening walk through Olbrich’s extensive
collection of hydrangeas and other laterblooming shrubs, and learn how to utilize
these beauties in your home landscape.
31-03
$24 per person
A Garden Stroll with
Dr. Death
Pollinator-Friendly Plants
Walk
Providing wildflower-rich habitats is the
most significant action you can take to
support pollinators. Butterflies, adult
bees, moths, hummingbirds, and other
pollinators require nectar as their primary
source of food. Join Olbrich Horticulturist
Phillip Stutz on a walk through the
outdoor gardens, where he will discuss
and show you a variety of plants that are
attractive to pollinators and are wellsuited for gardens with various light and
soil conditions. Limited space; register
early.
Thursday, July 28, 1:30-3 pm
31-04
$17/$13 member
Thursday, August 4, 1:30-3 pm
31-06
$17/$13 member
31-05
$17/$13 member
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30-8 pm
Learn about the exciting world
of common plant diseases and
management. UW-Madison Plant Disease
Diagnostic Clinic Director Brian Hudelson
(aka Dr. Death) will discuss common
plant diseases and show you examples
during this leisurely stroll through
Olbrich’s outdoor gardens. Limited
space; register early.
Registration Deadline: August 9
31-07
$15/$12 member
Creative Container Gardening
Walk
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30-8 pm
Enjoy an informative walk through the
outdoor gardens focusing on creative
and innovative planted containers.
Olbrich Horticulturist Samara Eisner
will discuss the endless possibilities of
designing containers to enhance your
landscape. Learn Olbrich’s tricks for
designing hanging baskets, troughs,
sun or shade containers, and how to
incorporate herbs, tropical plants, and
much more. Limited space; register early.
31-08
$17/$13 member
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Garden Walks
Mixed Borders Garden Walk
Monday, August 29, 6:30-8 pm
Everyone strives to have a fantastic
looking garden without much work, not
only during the growing season when
colorful blossoms grace gardens, but
also during the rest of the year after
flowers fade. Join Olbrich Director of
Horticulture Jeff Epping as he discusses
and shows you garden designs that
require less time, water, and chemicals to
grow and thrive. During this walk, he will
present mixed border ideas that utilize
the entire pallet of plants — trees, shrubs,
vines, perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
He will also share his experiences on the
best performing species and cultivars,
and discuss how these beauties can be
incorporated into your gardens to create
knockout displays. Limited space; register
early.
31-09
$17/$13 member
Creating and Maintaining
Meadow Gardens Walk
Wednesday, August 31, 6:30-8 pm
A meadow of mixed flowers and native
grasses can replace your lawn, cover
a slope, or enhance a roadside. Most
meadows require much less water and
fertilizer than lawns, and they rarely
need mowing. Director of Horticulture Jeff
Epping has researched and implemented
a number of meadow gardens that
are very environmentally sound and
can be easily incorporated into home
landscapes. During this walk, he will
show you how Olbrich has replaced
a number of traditional lawns with
sustainable, beautiful meadows - both
in sun and shade - and how to maintain
them. Limited space; register early.
Creating Great Gardens with
Grasses and Sedges Walk
Tuesday, September 6, 6-7:30 pm
Ornamental grasses and sedges are
arguably the most important component
of any great garden, whether in a
mixed border, prairie, or gravel garden.
No other plant group has the impact
ornamental grasses and sedges have
in gardens for the beauty they add in
almost every month of the year. Join
Olbrich Horticulturist Phillip Stutz on a
fall walk through the outdoor gardens
as he shares his experiences on the best
performing species and cultivars. He will
also discuss how these beauties can be
incorporated into your gardens to create
knockout displays. Limited space; register
early.
31-11
$17/$13 member
Small Trees With Big Impact
Walk
Monday, September 12, 5:30-7 pm
Small-scale trees are key players in any
well-designed garden because of their
year-round beauty. Whether you’re after
beautiful flowers, fruit, bark, form, or fall
color, there is a tree to fit your needs. The
list of trees is large and horticulturists are
creating and discovering new cultivars
and species every year. Join Olbrich
Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping for
a walk through the outdoor gardens as
he highlights the top-performing, smallscaled ornamental trees that you can
grow in your landscape. Limited space;
register early.
Registration Deadline: September 5
31-12
$17/$13 member
Mexican Heirloom
Vegetables: An Olbrich Herb
Garden Lecture and Walk
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Many of our most beloved vegetables
and flowers - including tomatoes and
peppers, zinnias, and dahlias - trace
their domestic origins to Mexico and
Central America. Over time, humans
bred these plants to stabilize favorable
traits and then passed their varieties
down from generation to generation,
creating heirlooms. Heirloom varieties
can be tastier than modern commercial
varieties and are often regionally
adapted to suit particular soils and
climates. Join Olbrich Horticulturist Erin
Presley for a stroll through the Herb
Garden to see heirloom Mexican herbs
and vegetables growing, and then
continue the discussion with an indoor
presentation on techniques for growing
Mexican vegetables, the history and
stories behind selected varieties, and
recipes for you to try at home. Limited
31-13
$17/$13 member
Putting Your Garden to Bed
Tuesday, September 20, 5:30-7 pm
Make your garden a success by properly
overwintering your perennials. Join
Olbrich Horticulturist Erin Presley to learn
what needs to be pruned, cut back,
mulched, watered, rodent-proofed, and
much more. Protect your plant investment
and maximize the beauty of your garden
throughout the year. This class takes
place outdoors as a garden walk. Dress
for the weather. Limited space; register
early.
31-14
$17/$13 member
31-10
$17/$13 member
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Garden Walks
Wellness at the Gardens
GLEAM, Art in a New Light
Exhibit Walks with David
Wells
Behind-the-Scenes
Greenhouse Tour
See page 11 for details.
LED Landscape Lighting
Lecture + Walk
(Enhancing Landscapes with
Color-Changing Lighting)
Thursday, September 22, 6:30-8:30 pm
With many advantages, including energy
efficiency and flexible controlling, LED
has altered the way we design, install,
and maintain outdoor lighting. Join Drew
W. Tedford from FXLuminaire for an
awe-inspiring discussion and nighttime
walk through Olbrich’s illuminated
outdoor gardens. He will discuss various
techniques for integrating RGBW colorchanging LED lighting into the landscape
to create dramatic and vibrant lighting
effects that are perfect for holiday
displays, color-themed lighting, or simply
enhancing the colors of the landscape.
31-17
$17/$13 member
Olbrich’s Night Landscape
Lighting Walk
Monday, September 26, 7:30-9 pm
Join Olbrich Director of Horticulture Jeff
Epping for an after-hours walk through
the spectacularly illuminated outdoor
gardens. Olbrich, with help from
Midwest lighting expert Joel Reinders
and FXLuminaire, has been adding
segments of lighting to the gardens since
1999, when award-winning international
landscape designer Janet Lennox Moyer
created Olbrich’s landscape lighting
master plan. The lighting creates
breathtaking evening garden views that
must be seen to be appreciated. Jeff will
also share ideas that you can incorporate
into your home landscape. Limited space;
register early.
Photo: Jeff Epping
31-18
$17/$13 member
Saturday, November 12, 1-2:30 pm
What would be more festive than a
guided tour and stroll through the
warm and green paradise of Olbrich’s
greenhouses full of exotic tropical
plants, beautiful orchids, and hundreds
of poinsettias? Join Conservatory Plant
and Wildlife Assistant Cindy Cary for
an informative behind-the-scenes visit to
the greenhouses. Bring your camera and
questions! Limited space; register early.
Registration Deadline: November 3
31-23
$17/$13 member
Wellness at the
Gardens
Gentle Kripalu Hatha Yoga
This relaxing, unwinding, and mindful
Kripalu Hatha Yoga class is for all levels
and honors your capacity and comfort.
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing
and bring your own yoga mat and water
bottle. Instructor Jonathan A. Garber,
LMT, a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, will
lead you during each 4- or 7-week class.
Register for one or more classes as a
series. Class held in the outdoor gardens,
unless inclement weather (then indoors).
Meet in the Visitor Center Lobby. Limited
(4-week classes)
Mondays, June 6-27, 5:30-6:45 pm
Registration Deadline: May 30
21-02
$48 per person
Mondays, July 11-Aug.1, 5:30-6:45 pm
Registration Deadline: June 30
21-08
$48 per person
Mondays, August 8-29, 5:30-6:45 pm
21-12
$48 per person
(7-week classes)
Mondays, September 12-October 24,
5:30-6:45 pm
21-13
$84 per person
Tai Chi Meditation
Tai Chi and Chi Kung are wellness
practices that originated hundreds of
years ago in China and are widely
recommended by healthcare providers
around the world today for their health
benefits. Incorporating exercise and
movement, meditation and stillness, music
and silence, this class offers a variety of
Tai Chi and Chi Kung practices for artful
integration of body, mind, breath, and
spirit. Appropriate for adults of all ages;
movements are typically done standing
but may be adapted for seated practices
as well as other kinds of limitations.
Jody Curley, MA, Certified Heart
Rhythm Meditation Instructor and Tai
Chi Chuan teacher, will lead you during
each 5- or 6-week class. Classes take
place indoors/outdoors, depending on
weather. Register for one or more classes
as a series. Limited space; register early.
(5-week classes)
Mondays, June 6-July 11 [no class July 4],
6-7 pm
21-03
$50 per person
Mondays, July 18-August 15, 6-7 pm
21-09
$50 per person
(6-week classes)
Mondays, September 12-October 17,
6-7 pm
21-14
$60 per person
Mondays, October 24-November 28,
6-7 pm
Registration Deadline: October 17
21-29
$60 per person
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Mondays, November 7-December 19,
5:30-6:45 pm
21-32
$84 per person
More info? See www.olbrich.org. Food & beverage availability and materials fees? See page 15.
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Wellness at the Gardens
Classes & Workshops for Adults
Meditation and Movement in
the Garden
Drawing Healing Plants
Thursdays, July 7-28, 6:30-8 pm
Appreciate Olbrich’s beauty in a
new way - through movement and
quiet reflection. This 4-week class
brings together the healing powers
of dance and nature. Each session
includes quiet group meditation, lightlyfacilitated movement, time for individual
contemplation, and group reflection
through shared movement/dance. The
facilitator, Ann Wingate, MA, BC-DMT,
DTRL, is a registered dance/movement
therapist from the Hancock Center
in Madison. No dance experience
necessary. Held outdoors/indoors,
depending on the weather. Limited
Wednesdays, May 11 & 18, 6-8:30 pm
Drawing plants can provide us with
the opportunity to see them in a new
way. Join Linda Conroy from Moonwise
Herbs for this fun, inspiring view from
a plant’s perspective. Drawing skills
are not required; just an openness to
explore plants, to be observant, and to
be willing to put pencil to paper. We are
not looking for botanical illustrations, but
for personal insights. These insights have
the capacity to teach us about ourselves,
as well as the healing nature of plants.
The green world will never look the same
after this class! Bring a sketchbook and
colored pencils. Class occurs indoors/
outdoors; dress for the weather. Limited
Local and Sustainable Herbs
for Diabetes
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-8 pm
There are common local herbs in your
yard and cupboard that are excellent for
preventing and treating type 2 diabetes
and the prediabetic condition of insulin
resistance. Kathleen Wildwood, founder
and director of Wildwood Institute in
Madison, will discuss a number of these
plants that can be sustainably foraged,
grown yourself, and/or purchased
locally. The focus will be on using these
herbs to help stabilize blood sugar,
improve energy, and prevent progress
of the disease. Samples of herbal
preparations will be available to taste
and smell during class. Limited space;
register early.
11-15
$18/$15 member
Wild Food & Wild Medicine:
Focus on Fall Roots
Tuesday, October 11, 6-8:30 pm
From the Garden: Herbal
Infused Oils, Salves, and
Lotions
Saturday, November 19, 1-5 pm
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21-01
$62/$50 member
Photo: Steven Swenson
21-07
$60 per person
The Fundamentals of
Residential Landscape Design
Mondays, June 6, 13, & 20, 6:30-8 pm
Have you ever wondered what makes
a landscape design functional and
aesthetically pleasing? Learn the
fundamentals of good residential
landscape design in this 3-part lecture
class. Steven Swenson, landscape
architect with the Bruce Company, will
help you expand your knowledge of
site layout, hardscapes, plantings, and
outdoor living amenities - such as fire
pits and pergolas. Consultations for
individual projects may be requested
outside of class. Limited space; register
early.
21-04
$150/$120 member
The Art of Henna
Henna has been used in the eastern
Mediterranean to adorn the human body
as part of social and holiday
celebrations since the late Bronze Age.
Markings consistent with henna have
been found on statuettes of young women
dating between 1500 and 500 BCE.
Using this organic, plant-based dye you
will learn how to use henna to create
beautiful, temporary tattoo patterns.
Poonam Rao, a local artist specializing
in Indian handicrafts, will show you the
step-by-step process for making your own
henna paste and creating designs. All
materials supplied. No prior experience
needed for this hands-on class. For adults
and youth (ages 8 and up w/ an adult);
Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8 pm
21-05
$35/$28 member
or
21-11
$35/$28 member
Perennials for Sun and Shade
Thursday, June 23, 6:30-8 pm
Discover spectacular perennials for sun
and shade that brighten your landscape
from spring through fall. Dane County
UWEX Horticulture Educator Lisa
Johnson will discuss the characteristics
of perennials, winter hardiness, proper
planting and watering, propagation,
and how to choose the right perennial
for sunny and shady locations. She will
share some organic pest and disease
management techniques and help you
find the resources needed for successful
perennial growing in Wisconsin. Limited
11-01
$15/$12 member
Wrapped Journal Workshop
Wednesday, June 29, 1-4 pm
Using a simple stitch, Jackie Hefty
from Whispering Woodlands will help
you create a multiple signature book
using heavy fabric or leather for your
wrapped cover. You will add a choice
of closure techniques and personal bead
embellishments to finish your journal.
Some supplies provided; a supply list will
be sent to you. No experience necessary.
Adults and youth (ages 12 and up w/ an
adult); each attendee pays registration
fee. Limited space; register early.
21-06
$65 per person
Register online at https://www.olbrich.org/vsiwebtrac.html
Hostas and Companion
Plants
Dane County UWEX Horticulture
Educator Lisa Johnson will discuss some
of the hottest new hostas on the market
and companion plants that let them really
shine. Learn how to use color, texture,
and height to get the most out of your
shade garden. Companion plants she will
discuss include annuals, perennials, and
small woody ornamental plants.
11-02
$15/$12 member
Introduction to Urban
Bee Keeping
Learn about honeybees and urban
beekeeping with Nathan Clarke, founder
and owner of Mad Urban Bees. Find
out how to start and tend a beehive in
your own backyard. He will share facts
about honeybees and what they need
to survive in an urban environment.
Nathan manages the beehives at Olbrich
Botanical Gardens, and honey from these
hives is available for purchase seasonally
through Olbrich’s Growing Gifts Shop.
Photo: Janet Falk
Tuesday, July 26, 6:30-8 pm
11-03
$15/$12 member
or
Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-8 pm
11-23
$15/$12 member
Needle-Felted
Monarch Caterpillar
Thursday, July 28, 5:30-8:30 pm
Create a realistic looking monarch
caterpillar pendant with felt! Starting
with a pre-made wet-felted base, you
will learn how to needle felt the surface
stripes onto this monarch caterpillar in ‘J’
formation, the shape a caterpillar makes
just before it goes into the chrysalis
stage. The project will not be completed
in class, but you will have all the skills,
knowledge, and materials necessary to
finish at home. Join Jan Falk, artist and
art instructor, as she demonstrates how to
make this charming pendant and guides
you through the process to make one
of your own. All supplies included; no
experience necessary to learn this fun
technique. For adults and youth (ages
14 and up); each attendee pays the
registration fee. Limited space; register
early.
21-10
$57/$46 member
Restoring Your Woodland to
Health
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Would you like to restore your
woodland so it can be home to birds,
butterflies, bees, and wildflowers instead
of buckthorn, garlic mustard, and
mosquitoes? Frank Hassler from Good
Oak Ecological Services will discuss the
steps necessary to restore various types
of sites, from wooded gardens to multiacre tracts, to stable and healthy natural
communities.
11-04
$15/$12 member
Bark(ing) Up the Right Tree:
Showy Bark for Year-Round
Interest
Sunday, August 14, 1-2:30 pm
Flowers, leaf color, and form are the
obvious choices to consider when
selecting ornamental trees, but don’t
forget about the bark! Bark can be
ridged and furrowed, colorful, and
exfoliating - all features that will provide
enjoyment throughout the year. Michael
Jesiolowski, senior horticulturist at
Chicago Botanic Garden, will discuss
hardy plants with amazing bark
characteristics, along with some standout
tropical plants for you to consider. He will
also share individual plant needs and tips
to maximize your investment. If weather
and time permits, he will show you a few
examples in Olbrich’s outdoor gardens.
11-05
$15/$12 member
Organic Landscape
Maintenance Practices
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-8 pm
Many people are interested in reducing
or eliminating pesticides and inorganic
fertilizers in the landscape because
of concerns about water quality and
potential toxic threats to humans,
pets, bees, birds, and other wildlife.
One way to achieve this is by using
organic landscape maintenance. Join
Becky Kielstrup, general manager and
horticulturist at Avant Gardening, and
learn about tried and true techniques for
organic landscape maintenance. She will
discuss organic lawn care, sustainable
planting bed methods, native plants,
integrated pest management, and simple
steps and tips to get you started. Limited
11-07
$15/$12 member
Visiting Author Ellen Zachos
Ellen Zachos is an instructor at the
New York Botanical Garden where
she teaches for both Continuing
Education and the School of
Professional Horticulture. She lectures
on a wide variety of topics at flower
shows, nurseries, and for horticultural
organizations around the world. Ellen
is the author of Down & Dirty: 43 Fun &
Funky First-Time Projects & Activities to
Get You Gardening; Tempting Tropicals:
175 Irresistible Indoor Plants; and
Orchid Growing for Wimps, as well as
numerous articles on orchids, interior
landscaping, container gardening,
xeriscaping, and annual and perennial
plants.
Orchid Growing for Wimps
Thursday, September 8, 6:30-8 pm
Ellen Zachos, author of Orchid
Growing for Wimps, will discuss the
profiles of 16 easy-to-care for orchids,
all of which can rebloom in average
household conditions. She will also
share basic care instructions and
professional “tricks” to get the most
out of each plant. Not all orchids
are temperamental tropicals - many
make low-maintenance, free-blooming
houseplants. Limited space; register
early.
11-08
$15/$12 member
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Sunday, September 11, 1:30-3:30 pm
Have you ever wondered about the
‘underwater forests’ that thrive in our
lakes and rivers? Aquatic plants are
incredibly beneficial to the overall
health of our lakes and rivers, but are
often incorrectly overlooked as ‘weeds.’
Michelle Nault from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, along
with a number of other DNR staff and
representatives from Onterra, LLC, will
discuss basic aquatic plant ecology,
identification of common aquatic plants,
the benefits of aquatic plants, and what
you can do to help limit the spread
of non-native species. This class is a
combination of presentation and handson examination of live plant specimens.
Photo: Patrizia Ferreira
11-09
$15/$12 member
Linocut Block Printing on
Fabric
Mondays, September 12 & 26,
6:30-8:30 pm
Create 2 one-of-a-kind linocut stamps that
can be used to make your own beautiful
patterns in class and at home. You will
learn to develop a pattern, engrave
a linocut block, and print a textile
composition on fabric. Patrizia Ferreira,
who holds a master’s degree in textile
design from Philadelphia University,
will guide you in creating a unique
printed work of art on fabric. No prior
experience necessary. Bring 2 yards of
100% cotton white fabric (washed and
pressed), pencil, eraser, and paper for
sketching ideas and testing your linocut
stamps; all other supplies provided
for use in class. If you would like to
print directly on a white 100% cotton
tablecloth and napkins, please bring
instead of fabric yardage. Limited space;
register early.
21-15
$80 per person
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Garbage Into Gold
Tuesday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Susan Obry, certified master gardener
and master composter, will teach
about basic and advanced composting
techniques, uses, and tools that will help
turn your yard trimmings and household
waste into soil amendment “gold.” She
will provide various tips and techniques
that will help make your composting
efforts efficient and effective. She will
also explain how to compost over
the winter, how to deal with common
problems, and what to do with your
“gold” once it’s finished. Bring your
questions and get advice from this expert.
For adults and youth (ages 16 and up);
Maximum Effects with Showy
Spring Bulbs
This is the time to think about your early
2017 garden and the significant impact
spring-blooming bulbs will provide with
minimal effort yet this fall. There are
many wonderful options for using fallplanted bulbs to provide exciting color
throughout spring. Mark Dwyer of Rotary
Botanical Gardens will discuss a wide
range of potential bulb selections for
color, fragrance, and impact. He will also
share proper planting methods and tips
to maximize your investment with minimal
effort. Limited space; register early.
11-12
$15/$12 member
11-10
$15/$12 member
Introduction to Night
Photography
or
Wed., September 21, 6:30-9 pm
Mexican Heirloom
Vegetables: An Olbrich Herb
Garden Lecture and Walk
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Stirring the Crock:
Fermentation Basics and
Beyond Workshop
Thursday, September 15, 6-8:30 pm
Fermentation is a food preservation
technique that is fun, simple, and
nutritious. Join Linda Conroy of
Moonwise Herbs for this workshop that
offers information, as well as hands-on
experience transforming vegetables,
fruit, and other food items into delicious,
healthy, nutrient-dense food that can be
put to use throughout the year. You will
be amazed at the taste and simplicity.
You will go home with resources, tips,
and samples of our creations from class.
All supplies provided. Whether you have
been fermenting for a while or are new
to it, you will learn useful ‘tricks of the
trade.’ Limited space; register early.
21-16
$50/$40 member
Photo: Janet Falk
Wisconsin’s Aquatic Plants:
Identification and Ecology
Wet-felted Laminate (Nuno)
Scarf
Sunday, September 18, 10 am-2:30 pm
Learn the technique of laminate, or nuno,
felt in just a few hours! Jan Falk, artist
and art instructor, will teach you how to
make a scarf with Merino wool melded
right into a hand-dyed silk chiffon scarf.
It will take some muscle and time, but
the result is a super-light, beautiful scarf
with amazing texture! Bring an old bath
towel and a produce-sized plastic bag;
all felting materials and other supplies
provided. Bring a bag lunch. No felting
experience necessary. For adults and
youth (ages 13 and up); each attendee
pays the registration fee. Limited space;
register early.
21-18
$63/$51 member
Plants for Intense Fall Color
and Interest
Sunday, September 18, 9 am-2 pm
Are you curious about alternative
energy and want to know more about
solar panels? Join Jon Passi, educator
and advocate for photovoltaics and
sustainable technologies, and learn
practical background information about
solar panels, solar electricity, and various
photovoltaic systems, along with the
costs for panels and installation. Jon will
present examples of solar electric systems
and installations as he helps you plan
your solar project to meet your site’s
needs. He will share information that will
help you assess your site’s solar potential
and coordinate, finance, and implement
your solar project. You will receive a doit-yourself manual that can be used with
any solar set up, plus lots of resources to
take home. Bring paper, pencil, and a
bag lunch. Limited space; register early.
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-8:30 pm
Fall colors offer interest and visual
warmth before the snow starts falling
in the Midwest. Beyond some of our
better known trees and shrubs, there are
a variety of additional plants that offer
significant late season foliage color. Mark
Dwyer of Rotary Botanical Gardens will
discuss a wide range of the most colorful
woody plants, perennials, and grasses
that will ensure a dynamic, colorful
succession throughout the fall season.
These plants will have interest in other
seasons, too, but the focus on September
through November color transitions
will be significant and comprehensive.
21-17
$81/$65 member
Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8 pm
The gardens of the wealthy and famous
have been well-documented in the pages
of many coffee table gardening books,
but there has been scant coverage of
the vernacular gardens. Liza Lightfoot,
landscape architect and owner of Avant
Gardening, will highlight these tucked
away gems that are usually developed
on a shoestring budget and not
necessarily designed by professionals,
but are splendid in their creativity. She
will also discuss the historical roots of
the vernacular garden, going back in
time while contrasting with some of the
whimsical ideas born out of conflict and
struggle. Limited space; register early.
Photo: Jackie Hefty
Do-It-Yourself Photovoltaics
(Solar Electric)
Paired Needle Book Binding
Wednesday, September 28, 6-9 pm
It sounds difficult, but it is not hard and
it gives you bragging rights! You will be
sure to impress your friends and family
with this bookmaking skill. Paired needle
binding is an exposed stitch design
resembling a herringbone pattern on
the spine. This binding design opens
flat, which is an advantage for writing
or drawing. Join Jackie Hefty from
Whispering Woodlands and learn this
book binding method that will further
develop and challenge your creative
skills. Recommended for those who have
some basic bookmaking and sewing
experience. All materials provided;
suggestions for personal embellishments
are included in a list that will be sent
to you. Adults and youth (ages 15 and
up); each attendee pays registration fee.
21-21
$87/$70 member
11-16
$15/$12 member
Gardens of Everyday Folks
11-17
$15/$12 member
Chinese Brush Painting Year of the Monkey
Sunday, October 9, 9 am-5 pm
Explore the Year of the Monkey and
have a fun day learning Asian brush
painting techniques. You will create
paintings of monkeys in different
environments - mountains, landscapes,
and sitting in trees - and learn how
to paint bamboo, flowers, Asian fruit
with basket, and vegetables (bok choy,
carrots, mushrooms, and peppers). Artist
Stella Dobbins, who studied the art
form in Japan, will teach you the basic
painting strokes and the calligraphy for
each subject she demonstrates. A supply
list will be sent to you upon registration;
a supply kit ($25) can be reserved by
calling (608)246-4550 and paid for the
day of the workshop. Bring a bag lunch.
For adults and youth (ages 13 and up
with an adult); each attendee pays the
early.
21-23
$80 per person
Wild Food & Wild Medicine:
Focus on Fall Roots
Tuesday, October 11, 6-8:30 pm
Join Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
for this fun and inspiring exploration
of foraging and preparing roots for
food and medicine. We will work with
dandelion, burdock, elecampane, and
other roots and prepare them through
pickling, tinctures, and drying, as well
as grinding them for food, beverages,
and medicine. You will go home with
resources and tips, along with some
samplings of our creations from class. All
supplies provided. Limited space; register
early.
21-24
$50/$40 member
Designing with the Best of
Ornamental Grasses
Wednesday, October 12, 6:30-8:30 pm
Ornamental grasses continue to be
invaluable in the Midwest landscape,
providing dynamic color, form, and
texture throughout the season. While
their late season value and winter interest
are important, their impact as yearround contributors in the garden can’t
be understated. See some of the best
grasses, and learn about their effective
use in the garden! Mark Dwyer of Rotary
Gardens will help you examine a variety
of ornamental grasses that are functional
and low maintenance, combine well with
neighboring plantings, and add aesthetic
qualities to your landscape. Limited
11-19
$15/$12 member
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Suminagashi Floating Inks
(Marbling Paper Technique of
the Far East)
Sunday, October 16, 1-4 pm
Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the
process of marbling plain, thin Japanese
paper with water and ink to transform
it into something vibrant and colorful. It
originated in Japan as early as the 12th
century. Jackie Hefty from Whispering
Woodlands will teach you this decorative
paper technique that can be used in
bookmaking, collage, scrapbooking,
letter writing, journals, and card making.
Minimal supplies are necessary, so it
is easy for you to continue making the
marbled paper at home. Some supplies
provided; a supply list will be sent to you.
Adults and youth (ages 15 and up); each
attendee pays registration fee. Limited
21-25
$65 per person
Embellish Your Closet!
Mondays, October 17 & 24,
6:30-8:30 pm
Whether it’s a t-shirt, button-up shirt,
jeans, blazer, dress, or even kitchen
towels, there are all sorts of garments
and household linens that could use a
little uplift in your closet and drawers.
Join Patrizia Ferreira, who holds a
master’s degree in textile design from
Philadelphia University, and learn some
ancient techniques such as appliqué,
reverse appliqué, stitching, beading,
and embroidery to beautify your older
clothes and linens into lovely one-of-akind items. Bring a pair of fabric scissors,
embroidery hoop (7” or smaller - if you
have one), and few of your selected
garments and linens to refurbish and
embellish; all other supplies provided for
use during the class. Some basic hand
sewing knowledge is helpful. Limited
21-26
$80 per person
Gardens of Stone
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-8 pm
Are you interested in stone landscape
features? Join John Gishnock III,
ecological designer and owner of
Formecology, LLC, and explore the
exciting world of stonework. He will
show you how simple materials and
layout choices can help your natural
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stone landscape features go beyond
function to truly express the essence
of the landscape. Through numerous
examples, he will focus on the use of
local landscape materials and cover the
aspects of natural stonework, including
the different functional, aesthetic, and
emotional uses.
11-20
$15/$12 member
Oopsie Daisy Greeting Cards
Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Create twelve cheerful greeting cards
complete with decorative panels and
envelopes during this fun class. You will
make four each of three different card
styles embellished with coconut shell
buttons, ribbons, and charms. Tricia
Morris, founder and owner of Club
Scrap, Inc., will help you complete this
project and provide a handout with
the dimensions for several unique card
structures you will be able to make again
with supplies from your own stash. Bring
plenty of adhesive; all other supplies
provided. Limited space; register early.
21-27
$39/$32 member
Etegami: Fall Japanese
Picture Letters
Sunday, October 23, 9 am-5 pm
Etegami is a Japanese folk art consisting
of simple hand-painted picture letters or
a greeting to send to a family member
or friend. In this one-day workshop,
subjects from nature such as fall flowers
(chrysanthemums and orchids) and
gourds (pumpkins and squash) will
be demonstrated and be a source
of inspiration for your cards. Artist
Stella Dobbins, a signature member
of the National Watercolor Society,
will teach you different Asian and
Western watercolor techniques, along
with Asian calligraphy, to put on your
cards. Etegami art is fun for beginners
to advanced students. A supply list
will be sent to you upon registration;
a supply kit ($25) can be reserved by
calling (608)246-4550 and paid for
the day of the workshop. Bring a bag
lunch. Adults and youth (ages 13 and up
with an adult); each attendee pays the
early.
What’s Bugging Your Tree?
Thursday, October 27, 6:30-8 pm
Join Briana Frank, owner of Tree Health
Management, LLC, and learn about
common insects and disease issues
affecting trees in Wisconsin, and what
to do to mitigate damage and improve
tree health. She will help you understand
Oak Wilt management, Emerald Ash
Borer, common foliar diseases, and
insect problems, as well as teach you
how to detect these issues. Limited space;
register early.
11-24
$15/$12 member
Decorative Winter Container
Workshop
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
The growing season isn’t the only time
for decorative pots in the garden. With
the right selection of fall fruit, dried
plants, and evergreens, you can enjoy
your arrangement during the holiday
season and all through the winter months.
Join Olbrich Director of Horticulture
Jeff Epping and Horticulturist Samara
Eisner to create one unique and beautiful
decorative winter container using plant
materials from Olbrich’s gardens to
take home. All plant materials, outdoor
display container, and supplies provided.
21-30
$74/$59 member
Teneriffe Lace Woven
Ornaments
Sunday, November 6, 1-5 pm
Teneriffe is a form of weaving that uses a
base wire, and then weaves a design in
the center. The weaver can use a pattern
or create a personal design. In this
workshop, Linda Conroy from Moonwise
Herbs will guide you in making 3-5
lace-woven ornaments that can be hung
individually as decoration or integrated
into other projects such as coiled baskets
or wall hangings. All supplies included.
21-31
$50/$40 member
21-28
$80 per person
Visiting Author
Kerry Ann Mendez
Kerry Ann Mendez is dedicated to
teaching the art of low-maintenance
perennial gardening and landscaping.
As a garden designer, author, and
lecturer, she focuses on time-saving
gardening techniques, workhorse
plants, and sustainable practices.
She has been featured on HGTV and
in numerous magazines including
Horticulture, Fine Gardening, Garden
Gate, and Better Homes & Gardens.
She was awarded the 2014 Gold
Medal from the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, an honorary
medal presented to those who have
made significant contributions to the
enjoyment and appreciation of plants
and the environment. Her most recent
book, The Right-Size Garden, features
exceptional plants and design tips for
time-pressed and aging gardeners.
tips for making these elegant mini-towers
of artful ice. The completed lanterns can
be displayed outdoors or indoors, and
they are a wintertime activity perfect for
the whole family. Class includes some
hands-on work to practice and time to
ask questions. The supplies and handout
you take home will help you start making
your own lanterns. For adults and youth
(ages 12 and up w/ an adult); a youth
with one adult pair pays one registration
fee and receives one set of supplies;
more supplies will be sold separately at
class. Limited space; register early.
21-33
$52/$42 member
Design Tips for TrafficStopping Curb Appeal
11-25
$20/$16 member
Making Finnish Glass Ice
Lanterns
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30-8 pm
Explore the magic of ice lanterns!
Jennifer Hedberg, founder of Wintercraft,
is an ice luminary artist whose passion
is discovering and refining methods
of creating beautiful illuminated ice
structures. One of her latest techniques is
called “Finnish Glass Ice Lanterns.” She
will share the steps and best “how-to”
Sunday, November 13, 9 am-3 pm
Join acclaimed botanical artist Mary
Bauschelt for an introduction to the
techniques and practices that surround
this increasingly rare and beautiful art
form. In this one-day workshop, you will
practice watercolor painting techniques,
including washes and dry brush, using
color-mixing charts to match different
shades of greens to botanical specimens.
These are great exercises to introduce
you to botanical watercolor, as greens
are the most difficult colors to match in
nature. This class is for beginners as well
as anyone who paints natural subjects
and would like to improve color realism.
One-on-one instruction and guidance
will be given throughout the session.
Class will be supplemented with viewing
original botanical art, prints, books,
journals, and exhibit catalogs. Bring a
bag lunch. A supply list will be sent to
you; some materials provided. Limited
21-34
$93/$75 member
Photo: Jennifer Hedberg
Sunday, November 6, 1:30-3 pm;
book signing 3-3:30 pm
This eye-opening presentation will
cover easy-to-implement design steps
for enhancing your home’s curb
appeal. Included will be top-performing
perennials, annuals, flowering shrubs,
evergreens, and ornamental trees
for head-turning foundation beds.
Kerry Ann Mendez is a nationally
recognized author and owner of
“Perennially Yours” of Kennebunk,
Maine. She has been featured in
Horticulture and other fine gardening
magazines, as well as on HGTV. Booksigning follows presentation; books
available for purchase. Limited space;
register early.
Botanical Art English Watercolor with Artist
Mary Bauschelt
Ground Covered: Top
Groundcover Plant Selections
Sunday, November 13, 1-2:30 pm
Are you looking to introduce new
groundcovers into your landscape? This
class is for you! Michael Jesiolowski,
senior horticulturist at Chicago Botanic
Garden, will discuss a wide variety
of groundcovers with interesting and
colorful foliage, flowers, or fruit, along
with those that are evergreen. He will
focus on Midwest-hardy groundcovers,
including cultural conditions for each
plant, that will help provide unified
colors and textures to make the rest of
your plantings really sing. Limited space;
register early.
Designing Attractive Native
Gardens for Home & Business
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30-8 pm
In the minds of many city dwellers,
the terms “native plants” and “prairie
restoration” evoke visions of wide open
spaces either blooming gloriously or
looking wild and unkempt. Neither has
translated well to the traditional home
lot - until now. Join John J. Gishnock
III, ecological designer and owner
of Formecology, LLC, as he takes
you through a process of developing
attractive native plantings and gardens.
Learn how to utilize wildflowers, grasses,
sedges, shrubs, and trees to create a
more natural, wild look, or a clean,
organized planting suitable for the most
refined of settings - from rural residencies
to urban municipal buildings.
11-27
$15/$12 member
11-26
$15/$12 member
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GLEAM Programs
Scrapbooking Without Scraps
If you are tired of ‘procraftinating’ your
scrapbooking projects, these themed
workshops will provide you with a
completely fresh and inspiring approach
to the task. Tricia Morris, founder and
owner of Club Scrap, Inc., will help you
reverse the process of the typical “photo
first” approach, and efficiently create the
framework for eight well-embellished 12”
by 12” scrapbook pages with little or no
wasted paper. Page formulas shared in
class can be used with additional papers
from your own stash to make more
layouts. She will also share placement,
spacing, and grouping techniques for
aesthetically pleasing pages. Take one
or both theme-based workshops. Bring
scissors and adhesive; all other supplies
provided, including use of a paper
trimmer during class. Limited space;
register early.
National Parks Theme
Wednesday, November 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
21-35
$39/$32 member
Dahlia Theme
Thursday, December 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
21-37
$39/$32 member
From the Garden:
Herbal Infused Oils, Salves,
and Lotions
Saturday, November 19, 1-5 pm
for this fun, experiential class and learn
how to make herbal-infused oils with
plants from your garden and other simple
ingredients. After making infused oils,
you will learn how to transform them into
salves and lotions. Linda will discuss a
wide spectrum of plants and the qualities
they lend to salves and lotions. You will
take home an infused oil, a salve, and
a lotion sample that are made in class,
as well as recipes to use at home. All
supplies provided. Limited space; register
early.
21-36
$56/$45 member
GLEAM: Art in a New Light
September: Thursday-Saturday
7:30-10:30 pm (last ticket sold at 10 pm)
October: Wednesday-Friday
6:30-9:30 pm (last ticket sold at 9 pm)
Evergreen Holiday Wreaths
With Natural Materials
Workshop
Thursday, December 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
Evergreen holiday wreaths smell
wonderful and add charm to your
winter decorating scheme. Join Olbrich
horticulturists to learn how to decorate
your own unique wreath with natural
materials from Olbrich’s gardens. Fresh
evergreen wreath, plant materials, and
other supplies provided to make one
holiday wreath. Limited space; register
early.
21-38
$71/$57 member
Herbal Gift Making:
Hands-on, Interactive, & Fun!
Saturday, December 10, 1-5 pm
for this fun, hand-on class. You will make
approximately 10 herbal gift items that
you can give to your friends, family,
or keep for yourself. The classroom
will be set up in stations and you will
rotate through, making a different item
at each station. Everyone will make lip
balm, body spray, felted soap, herbal
condiments, herbal salts for foot and
bath, lotion bar, dream pillow, herbal
tea blend, and much more! Learn about
the variety of herbs offered and select
herbs that resonate with you. All supplies
provided; decorative packaging provided
as well. For adults and youth (ages 8 and
up w/ an adult); each attendee pays the
early.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens unveils
GLEAM, a cutting edge exhibition
featuring site-specific art and light
installations in the outdoor gardens.
Local artists and professional lighting
designers will collaborate to create
sculptural art, featuring light as a major
component in each installation.
Introduction to Night
Photography Lecture
Don’t stop taking photographs just
because the sun has set! Photograph
the moon, stars, buildings, and many
other after-dark subjects, including
Olbrich’s beautiful gardens and GLEAM,
Art in a New Light outdoor illuminated
sculpture exhibit. Join Madison College
photography instructor John Lorimer for
an exciting lecture-style class to learn
the basics of night photography. He
will provide you with the knowledge
necessary to take great night
photographs using your camera’s manual
settings. This indoor class explores the
necessary equipment, camera settings,
proper exposure techniques, and
composition ideas that will improve
your success with night photography.
Bring a digital camera that is capable of
shooting in the manual mode (ability to
set aperture and shutter speed). Limited
11-11
$56/$45 member
or
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-9 pm
11-13
$56/$45 member
Registration Deadline: December 1
21-39
$75/$60 member
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GLEAM Programs
GLEAM, Art in a New
Light Exhibit Walks with
David Wells
Explore Olbrich’s GLEAM, Art in a New
Light outdoor illuminated sculpture exhibit
with GLEAM Artistic Director David
Wells during these exclusive evening
guided walks. He will provide in-depth
information about the art installations
- their inspiration and the artists and
lighting design partners who created
them. He will also discuss additional
special garden lighting effects, the
process of creating the exhibition, and
share stories about the installation
process. These guided walks occur when
GLEAM is not open to the public, and
your fee includes time to come early or
stay after your guided walk to view the
GLEAM exhibit on your own. Meet in
the Visitor Center Lobby. Limited space;
register early.
31-15
$17/$13 member
Tuesday, September 20, 9-10 pm
31-16
$17/$13 member
31-19
$17/$13 member
Tuesday, September 27, 9-10 pm
31-20
$17/$13 member
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30-7:30 pm
31-21
$17/$13 member
Tuesday, October 4, 8-9 pm
31-22
$17/$13 member
Be Enlightened –
GLEAM Artist Lecture Series
Dive deeper into the artistic process!
Get an in-depth explanation on concept
development, materials testing, and
how collaborating with a professional
lighting designer evolved each GLEAM,
Art in a New Light sculpture installation.
This lecture series provides an exclusive
opportunity to interact with participating
GLEAM artists and lighting designers.
Lecture fee includes admission into the
outdoor exhibition; come early or stay
after the lecture to view the exhibit on
your own. Check in at the Visitor Center
Book Club
entrance. Limited space; register early.
[Visit www.olbrich.org for more
information about the artists and lighting
designers and what day they are
scheduled during the lecture series.]
Artists and Professional
Lighting Designers - TBA
11-14
$15/$12 member
Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
11-18
$15/$12 member
Thursday, October 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
11-21
$15/$12 member
Night Photography - GLEAM
Exclusive Photo Shoot
Capture the magnificent and unique
beauty of Olbrich’s GLEAM, Art in a
New Light outdoor illuminated sculpture
exhibit during this exclusive opportunity
to take photographs of the various art
installations. Photographers of all levels
of expertise and equipment will be able
to shoot along the outdoor gardens’ paths
and walkways. The exhibit will be closed
to the public during these exclusive
photo shoots, providing unobstructed
views of the installations and allowing
for the use of tripods. Although this is
not a classroom instruction program,
professional photography instructors will
be on site to provide tips and answer
your photography questions. Bring
your camera and tripod. Check in at
the Visitor Center Lobby. Limited space;
register early.
Tuesday, September 20, [rain date
September 27], 7:30-9:30 pm
21-19
$50/$40 member
Tuesday, September 27, [rain date
October 4], 7:30-9:30 pm
21-20
$50/$40 member
Join the Book Discussion
Group at Olbrich!
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book
lovers as we discuss fiction and nonfiction books about plants, gardens,
nature, and the environment. The
Olbrich Gardens Book Club is a book
discussion group hosted by Olbrich’s
Schumacher Library staff where readers
come together to discuss a book and
share in the reading experience. The
discussions are free and open to the
public. Participants will need to read the
selected book prior to the discussion.
Books are not supplied, but a copy
will be available in the Schumacher
Library for check-out. Members of the
Olbrich Botanical Society enjoy lending
privileges. For adults and youth (ages
16 and up). Online registration is not
available for the Book Club discussion
groups; please register by phone or mail.
Book: The Mushroom Hunters
by Langdon Cook
Sunday, August 28, 1:30-3:30 pm
11-06
free
Book: The Serpent and the Rainbow
by Wade Davis
Sunday, October 23, 1:30-3:30 pm
11-22
free
Visit Olbrich’s
Schumacher Library
Your Gardening Answer Service
Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm
(closed holidays)
For more information about gardening
and plants, visit Olbrich’s Schumacher
Library. All visitors are invited to use
the library. Olbrich members may
check out items.
Plant or Gardening Questions?
Call the Garden Answer Service at
(608)246-5805, email questions to
[email protected],
or visit the library.
Tuesday, October 4, [rain date October
11], 6:30-8:30 pm
21-22
$50/$40 member
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Learn + Play Together
Family classes are designed for adults
and children to explore together.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult; limit two age-appropriate
children per adult; adult attends free.
Advance registration required. Dress
for the activity and weather. Classes fill
quickly; register early!
Toddler Story & Strolls
Toddler Story & Strolls are nature and
literature-based early childhood classes
designed to meet the multidimensional
learning and developmental needs of
children ages 2-4 years. Each class is
designed for children to work side-by-side
with their adult caregiver as they engage
in hands-on, fun, age-appropriate
experiences that support the Wisconsin
Model Early Learning Standards. Classes
include a story, a stroll through the
outdoor gardens or conservatory, and
theme-related activities.
Exploring Our World with
Stories by Mary Lyn Ray
Stars
Wednesday, June 15, 10-11 am
51-01
$9/$7 member
Red Rubber Boot Day
51-02
$9/$7 member
Mud
51-03
$9/$7 member
Summer Bugs!
*Classes do NOT include admission into
Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies event.
Monarchs
Friday, July 22, 10-11 am
51-04
$9/$7 member
Bees
Friday, July 29, 10-11 am
51-05
$9/$7 member
Autumn Adventures with
Stories by Lois Elhert
December Delights
Nuts to You!
Tuesday, September 13, 10-11 am
51-07
$9/$7 member
Pie in the Sky
51-08
$9/$7 member
Leaf Man
51-09
$9/$7 member
Festive Fall Stories by
Pat Hutchins
Goodnight Owl
Friday, October 28, 10-11 am
51-10
$9/$7 member
Ten Red Apples
Friday, November 4, 10-11 am
51-11
$9/$7 member
The Wind Blew
*Classes do NOT include admission into
Olbrich’s Holiday Express: Flower and
Model Train Show.
Trains
Saturday, December 3, 10-11 am
51-16
$9/$7 member
or
Tuesday, December 6, 10-11 am
51-17
$9/$7 member
Candyland
51-18
$9/$7 member
or
51-19
$9/$7 member
Gingerbread
51-20
$9/$7 member
or
51-21
$9/$7 member
Friday, November 11, 10-11 am
51-12
$9/$7 member
Sparking Curiosity with
Stories about Scientists
Summer Birds
- The Butterflies of Maria Merian
Tuesday, November 15, 10-11 am
51-13
$9/$7 member
Me & Jane
- Story of Jane Goodall
51-14
$9/$7 member
The Humblebee Hunter
- Charles Darwin & His Children
51-15
$9/$7 member
Ladybugs
Friday, August 5, 10-11 am
51-06
$9/$7 member
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Learn + Play Together
Little Sprouts Gardening
Little Sprouts Gardening classes are
gardening and literature-based early
childhood classes designed to meet
the multidimensional learning and
developmental needs of children ages
2-5 years. Each class is designed for
children to work side-by-side with their
adult caregiver as they engage in handson, fun, age-appropriate experiences
that support the Wisconsin Model
Early Learning Standards. Classes take
place outdoors in the Children’s Kitchen
Garden where participants water plants,
plant seeds, dig in the soil, harvest fruits
and vegetables, and explore the garden
as part of the learning experience. Ages
2-5 with an adult. Dress for the weather
and activities. Limited space; register
early.
What Makes a Garden
Grow?
Tiny Seed
Saturday, June 25, 10-11 am
51-22
$9/$7 member
or
Thursday, July 28, 10-11 am
51-23
$9/$7 member
Planting a Rainbow
Saturday, July 9, 10-11 am
51-24
$9/$7 member
or
Thursday, July 21, 10-11 am
51-25
$9/$7 member
Eating the Alphabet
Thursday, August 4, 10-11 am
51-26
$9/$7 member
or
51-27
$9/$7 member
Up, Down & Around
Thursday, August 11, 10-11 am
51-28
$9/$7 member
or
51-29
$9/$7 member
Family Classes
Flower Fairies
Join us for flower fairy fun! Learn the
myth and lore of flower fairies, look for
fairies in the outdoor gardens, and make
your own fairy house and fairy to take
home. All materials included; dress for
the weather. Grades K-5 (ages 5-11)
with an adult. Limited space; register
early.
Friday, June 3, 6-7:30 pm
61-01
$15/$12 member
or
Friday, September 23, 6-7:30 pm
61-07
$15/$12 member
Breakfast for the Butterflies
Come to this special behind-the-scenes
class and help conservatory staff get
ready for a busy day of Olbrich’s
Blooming Butterflies event. Work side-byside with staff as you feed the butterflies,
birds, and fish in the Bolz Conservatory.
You will learn where the butterflies come
from and how the chrysalis cases are
set up and cared for. Grades 1-5 (ages
6-11) with an adult. Limited space;
register early.
Wednesday, July 20, 8:30-9:30 am
61-02
$11/$9 member
to take home and air dry. Instructions
will be given for a little bit of finishing
at home. All felting materials supplied.
No experience necessary; be ready for
getting your hands wet and to have some
fun! Class fee includes one child (ages
4-8) and one adult pair. Limited space;
register early.
61-04
$25/$20 member
Nighttime Pollinators
Thursday, August 25, 7-8:30 pm
What happens in a garden at nighttime?
What animals visit flowers when it’s
dark out? Take a walk through Olbrich’s
outdoor gardens and discover blooming
plants, nocturnal pollinators, and other
creatures of the night. Dress for the
weather; bring a flashlight. Grades K-5
(ages 5-11) with an adult.
61-06
$10/$8 member
I Wonder ... Series
The “I Wonder…” series of nighttime
classes combine literacy, art, and
science to explore the natural world.
Classes include a walk through Bolz
Conservatory and hands-on learning
activities. Sign up for one class or all
three classes. Grades K-3 (ages 5-9) with
an adult. Limited space; register early.
What do Plants Eat?
Wednesday, July 27, 8:30-9:30 am
61-03
$11/$9 member
All about carnivorous plants.
Friday, October 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
61-08
$10/$8 member
Wednesday, August 3, 8:30-9:30 am
61-05
$11/$9 member
Who is Georgia O’Keefe?
Make Your Own Felted
Butterfly
Butterflies come in many shapes, sizes,
colors, and patterns. Explore the magic
of wet-felting together with your child
and create a unique butterfly with Jan
Falk, artist and art instructor. Participants
will learn the basics of wet-felting with
Merino wool and a pre-felted butterfly
shape to make a colorful butterfly pin or
pendant. Children and adult pairs will
choose colors and materials to add to
their butterfly. There is a lot of counting,
wetting, rolling, and sharing in the
process as a butterfly ‘emerges’ ready
Celebrating a local botanical artist.
Saturday, November 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
61-09
$10/$8 member
Who was
Maria Sibylla Merian?
The adventurous life of a little known
naturalist.
Friday, December 9, 6:30-7:30 pm
61-10
$10/$8 member
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Girl Scout Programs
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is the perfect
place to explore the wonders of nature.
Girl Scouts are invited to join us for
hands-on learning experiences that help
complete their Journeys and Badges.
To register a troop or your individual
Girl Scout for a program, contact
the Education Department by calling
(608)245-5791.
Limited space; register early!
Language of Flowers
Saturday, October 1, 10-11:30 am
$10 per scout/$2 adult
Girl Scouts may enjoy flowers for their
beauty, but this program will help them
develop an appreciation for flowers from
a whole new perspective. Scouts will
explore ways that flowers help people,
learn about the science of flowers, create
a take-home flower craft, and become
immersed in the seasonal sights, sounds,
and smells of Olbrich. This program
connects to the Juniors Flowers Legacy
Badge.
Every Drop Counts
Saturday, November 19, 10-11:30 am
$10 per scout/$2 adult
Enrich your Brownie troop’s WOW!
Wonders of Water Journey at Olbrich
Botanical Gardens. Scouts will make
a personal connection with ways that
water is important in their lives. They will
learn about the water cycle through an
interactive demonstration, create various
waterways and landforms, explore ways
pollution impacts our lives, and more.
Activities can be applied toward LOVE
Water Award and will prepare scouts for
SAVE Water and SHARE Water Awards.
Writers Camps
Bolz Conservatory Special
Exhibit (Self-Guided Visit)
Saturdays & Sundays, November 5, 2016
- March 5, 2017, 10 am-4 pm
Want to explore Olbrich’s Bolz
Conservatory on your own with your
Girl Scout troop? Call to register for a
self-guided visit of the Bolz Conservatory
exhibit, highlighting the adventurous life
of female naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian.
Troop leaders receive pre-program
activity suggestions, an activity page to
use while exploring the exhibit, and a
post-program project idea. Fee includes
admission to the Bolz Conservatory.
Grades K-5 (Daisy, Brownie, and Junior).
Register your troop or individual scout at
least 2 weeks prior to your requested visit
date by calling (608)245-5791. Limited
space per requested date and time;
register early.
Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to
requested visit date
Young Writers Summer
Camp at Olbrich
(grades 3-8)
Monday-Thurs., June 27-30, 9 am-2 pm
(Family Event July 30, 6:30-8:30 pm)
or
Tuesday-Friday, August 2-5, 9 am-2 pm
(Family Event August 5, 6:30-8:30 pm)
or
Monday-Thurs., August 8-11, 9 am-2 pm
High School Writers
Camp at Olbrich
(grades 9-12)
Tuesday-Friday, August 2-5, 9 am-2 pm
The Greater Madison Writing Project,
in partnership with Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, is sponsoring camps for
young writers. Young writers use
Olbrich’s gardens and conservatory
as inspiration for writing. Through
brainstorming, drafting, revising, and
editing, led by experienced teachers
and working with peers, participants
produce a finished piece of writing that
is then published.
Writers share their favorite pieces of
writing from the week with their families
during an evening celebration on the
last day. Space is limited; register early.
To register for a Young Writers Summer
Camp, visit
https://uonline.education.wisc.edu/
mod/coursepage/view.php?id=17763
To register for the High School Writers
Camp, visit
https://uonline.education.wisc.edu/
mod/coursepage/view.php?id=17761
Photo: Kate Salameh
For more information visit
www.olbrich.org or e-mail questions to
[email protected]
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Register early. Class sizes are limited!
How to Register
Telephone
Register by telephone 10 am – 4 pm by
calling (608)246-4550. To expedite your
call, have your MasterCard or Visa number
ready along with your class selections.
Pre-registration required for all classes and
programs except where noted. Registration
deadlines are one week before classes
except where noted. Register early; class
sizes are limited. Classes may be cancelled
due to low enrollment.
In Person
In-person registrations are accepted
10 am – 4 pm weekdays at the Greeter’s
Desk, located in the Visitor Center Lobby.
Submit completed registration form with
check made payable to Olbrich Botanical
Gardens or with credit card information.
Walk-in registration may be available if
space and supplies allow. Call (608)2464550 for availability if the pre-registration
deadline has passed.
If using your Olbrich volunteer benefit card,
you must pre-register for applicable classes.
Online
Online class registration is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Use WebTrac
to view class offerings, check space
availability, and register using a credit
card at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/
olbrich/vsiwebtrac.html, or visit Olbrich’s
website www.olbrich.org for a link.
Register by:
Mail
Mail completed registration form with
check made payable to Olbrich Botanical
Gardens or with credit card information to:
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Education Registrar
3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Full payment is due at time of registration
using check, cash, MasterCard, or Visa.
Fax completed registration form with credit
card information to:
Education Registrar (608)246-4719
Registration
Class registrants who cancel 7 or more
days prior to the class are subject to a
20% processing fee (minimum of $5).
Cancellations less than 7 days notice are
non-refundable; please consider your
payment a donation to the Gardens.
Refunds are not given for missed classes.
Classes cancelled by Olbrich due to low
enrollment or hazardous weather conditions
are fully refunded automatically. You will be
notified by telephone as early as possible
if a program is cancelled. Olbrich is not
responsible for lack of notification if you do
not have an answering service.
Inclement Weather
In cases of inclement weather, call
(608)246-4550 to check the status of the
class.
Food & Beverage
Payment
Fax
Cancellations & Refunds
Olbrich does not have food available for
purchase. Beverages are available in the
Growing Gifts Shop. Unless otherwise
stated, please bring your own snack or
bag lunch to classes that occur through
lunchtime.
Please make copies of this form, download from www.olbrich.org or contact Olbrich for forms for each additional registrant.
Name________________________________________________________
Olbrich Member
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Address ________________________________________ City__________________________ State_________ Zip_________
Day Phone_________________________________ Evening/Weekend Phone_____________________________________
E-mail____________________________________________________
Your e-mail address will not be shared with any other individuals or organizations.
Would you like to receive class
information and registration
confirmation by e-mail?
Yes
No
Thinking of joining membership? Form on page 2.
All members pay the discounted member’s fee listed with each eligible class.
Class Code
Class Name
Child’s Name/Age (for children’s classes)
Cost $
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Feel free to attach additional classes on another sheet of paper.
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Visa Number:
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Youth Classes
Advance registration required.
Atwood Neighborhood Tree
Walk
Sensory Plant Walk
The Art of Henna
Wrapped Journal Workshop
Needle-Felted Monarch
Caterpillar
Garbage Into Gold
Wet-felted Laminate (Nuno)
Scarf
Chinese Brush Painting - Year
of the Monkey
Paired Needle Book Binding
Guided Garden Strolls
Suminagashi Floating Inks
(Marbling Paper Technique of
the Far East)
Sundays, June 5-September 25,
1:30 pm & 3 pm
Etegami: Fall Japanese
Picture Letters
Making Finnish Glass Ice
Lanterns
Herbal Gift Making: Handson, Interactive, and Fun!
Get an insider’s view of Olbrich’s
outdoor gardens during free guided
garden strolls every Sunday, June
5 through September 25. All ages
are welcome for this drop-in, casual
overview of the Gardens by our expert
volunteer guides.
Guided gardens strolls are about 45
to 60 minutes in length and will vary
somewhat according to the season
and ever-changing beauty to reflect the
garden areas that are at peak interest.
Strolls begin at 1:30 pm and 3 pm
and start and end in the lobby near
the outdoor gardens entrance. No
registration is required. Strolls are
held in light rain or shine and will
be cancelled only in the event of
dangerous lightning or heavy rain.

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