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Instructor David Wright – NWTC Landscape/Horticulture Instructor

May 14 & June 4; 6-7:30 pm

This is a two part class. You must attend part 1 to attend part 2.

First Class – Create a unique, portable, garden container using cement, perlite, peat and water.  Forms will be provided. Be prepared to push up your sleeves and get dirty. David will also discuss appropriate plants to use. Return on June 4 to plant. Both classes will be held at the NWTC Hort. Construction Building.

Second Class – Unmold your creation! A variety of plants will be available to choose from to plant in your hypertufa and David will discuss care of your container.

Pre-registration required – Limit 12

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11; 9:30-3pm

Monday & Tuesday, June 17 & 18; 9:30-3pm

Instructor: Jann Schonke – Professional Artist 

A very basic drawing course for anyone that has ever wanted to learn to draw what they see.  We will explore all the tools and materials used to create realistic interpretations of our surroundings. No experience necessary. Bring a bag lunch. Materials not included. A supply list will be mailed. Minimum of 9 needed to hold this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 14

Instructor: Marc Amenson – Amenson Studio

Unlock your creative potential by learning the features of your DSLR camera. Bring in your camera and leave with the confidence to make great images in any situation. Minimum of 5 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 15

Instructor: Jackie Johnson & Kristen Urban – NEW Herb Society of America

What happened to the customs of society in the north and in the south during the 1860's, when the very food, herbs, teas and their necessary substitutions that you put on the table made a political statement? How did a frontier state, such as Wisconsin, respond socially, culturally, and politically, from their place "on the edge of the woods"? Join us for tea and treats from the north, the south and Wisconsin.

Pre-registration required – Limit 24

8 week session: Tuesdays, June 18–Aug 13; 5:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Ann Johnson – Fitness on the Run

Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a peaceful garden setting. This class is soothing for both mind and body! Classes held outdoors when weather permits. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and your own yoga mat or towel to work on. Minimum of 10 required to run class. No class July 2nd. Meet in the Education Center.

Pre-registration required – Limit 20

Instructor: Vijai Pandian – Horticulture Educator 

Rich in antioxidants, blueberries are one of the most popular berry crops among gardeners. However, the high alkaline soil condition in northeast Wisconsin doesn’t offer a favorable growing condition for blueberries. Vijai Pandian offers a simple technique to grow blueberries in a soilless media container that can be easily amended with acid fertilizer. This demonstration class will teach the recipe in preparing soilless media, cultivar selections, and general maintenance.

GBBG Member and Non-Members: FREE

Pre-registration required – Limit 30

Create your own planting container that only looks like a heavy concrete pot. Then, fill it with plants!

GBBG Members: $8 per project

Non-Members: $15 per project

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructors: Cindy Schmidt – Deli Supervisor Festival Foods and Peter Leuer- WI Milk Marketing Board

Learn about the various cheeses that are produced in Wisconsin including hard, soft , blues, and goat cheeses. We’ll discuss the various groups of cheese, how each is made, and the differences between artisan and specialty cheeses. Join us for samples and recipes.

Pre-registration required – Limit 20

Cooking with your family is great fun! With help from an adult, children will chop, stir, and bake their way to a tasty treat.

GBBG Members: $10 per family

Non-Members: $17 per family

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructors: Bill Wright – Chair of WI Arthritis Action Council, Christine Jesko – Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin and Kitty Berry – Assistant Director – Options for Independent Living

Learn tools, tips and techniques to make gardening easier on the body and more enjoyable. Along with a tour of the Options for Independent Living facility, see the new outdoor garden beds. Class will be held at Options for Independent Living, Green Bay. Minimum of 20 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 30

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructor: Bernie Williams – WI DNR Invasive Species Specialist

All the earthworms you are familiar with in Wisconsin are not native. Our native earthworms were wiped out during the last ice age and subsequently our native forests evolved without the presence of earthworms. Their introduction to a forest can have devastating effects on the long term regeneration of many of our native species.

Pre-registration required – Limit 25

Cooking with your family is great fun! With help from an adult, children will chop, stir, and bake their way to a tasty treat.

GBBG Members: $10 per family

Non-Members: $17 per family

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructor: Marc Amenson – Amenson Studio

Unlock your creative potential by learning the features of your DSLR camera. Bring in your camera and leave with the confidence to make great images in any situation. Minimum of 5 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 15

Instructors: Sharon & Jim Prochaska – BAD Buds Members, GBBG Members 

Daylilies have come a long way from the orange ditch lilies. Learn about the many modern daylilies that do well in the Northern Wisconsin garden, how to plant, care for, when and how to divide, and hybridizing of daylilies. Then we’ll enjoy a walk through the Daylily Display Garden to see them up close.

Pre-registration required – Limit 30

Cooking with your family is great fun! With help from an adult, children will chop, stir, and bake their way to a tasty treat.

GBBG Members: $10 per family

Non-Members: $17 per family

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructors: Phaingly & Sam Kao – Sushi Chefs at Festival Foods and John Marshall – Hissho Sushi Regional Coordinator

Learn the history of sushi, the different types of sushi, watch a demonstration and then try your hand at rolling sushi. Enjoy a variety of samples.

Pre-registration required – Limit 20

Wednesdays, July 31- August 21; 1-4 pm

Instructor: Dawn Flores – Botanical Artist; New York Botanical Garden Graduate and Adjunct Faculty Member at the Virginia Museum of Arts

For the beginner or advanced student, this workshop teaches watercolor techniques through exercises that help the participant understand color, composition and improve brush control. Information on the history, paper, paint, drawing and transfer techniques used in botanical art will be shared. Basic drawing skills are helpful for drawing the plant specimen from which to paint an elegant botanical portrait. Materials not included. Minimum of 9 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required - Limit 16

Join us this summer for a 2-day garden adventure around the Windy City visiting these locations:

Cantigny Park & Gardens, Wheaton, IL

This 500 acre park, founded by the late Robert R. McCormick (of Chicago Tribune fame) includes two museums and 29 acres of gardens. The gardens are one of the largest display gardens in the Midwest with over 200,000 annual, perennials, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Theme Gardens include formal, rose and the popular Idea Garden.

Ball Seed Trial & Display Gardens, West Chicago, IL

The trial gardens at Ball Seed Company include over 3,000 varieties of annuals, perennials, and vegetables, artfully arranged in a space containing woody plants, art and other garden elements. Ball Seed Co. is the largest horticultural company in the world and a destination for many from around the world.

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands featuring 26 display gardens and  surrounded by four natural habitats.

Register by Monday, June 1 to receive the early registration discount.

Summer Garden Bus Trip Itinerary

Summer Bus Trip Pricing & Registration

Instructor: Marc Amenson – Amenson Studio

Make beautiful portraits any time of day using off camera lighting. We will cover equipment and techniques that will give your portraits a powerful look that is unique to your style. Minimum of 5 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 15

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructor: Tim Abel – LedgeStone Vineyard Owner

We’ll take a look at the maturing wine grapes, discuss concerns of the season, the work done at this time of year and what comes next. Class will be held at LedgeStone Vineyard in Greenleaf.

Pre-registration required – Limit 25

Wednesday, August 19-21; 9:30 am-4 pm

Instructor: Terry Stanley – Professional Oil & Acrylic Artist 

Still Life Bloom Class Suppy List

Cooking with your family is great fun! With help from an adult, children will chop, stir, and bake their way to a tasty treat.

GBBG Members: $10 per family

Non-Members: $17 per family

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Stop by the Children’s Garden for free, fun, hands-on activities your family can do at your own pace. Learn more about the world of horticulture, and gain an appreciation for plants and nature. Activities offered from 4–6 pm, during free Wednesdays at the Garden.

For More Information 

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Design a one of a kind piece of art by layering paper shapes on a painted canvas background.

GBBG Members: $8 per project

Non-Members: $15 per project

Pre-registration required - Limit 20

For More Information or to Register

Contact Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator at (920) 491-3691 ext. 107 or khartman@gbbg.org

Instructor: Val Dantoin – NWTC Sustainable Ag Instructor

Val will explain exactly what genetically modified food (GMO) is. We’ll review science that both showcases benefits and casts doubts on their long term sustainability. Explore whether these genetically modified organisms really are bad for your health. Learn how to avoid GMO products or to find alternatives. Minimum of 12 needed to run this class.

Pre-registration required – Limit 45

Instructors: Kristen Urban & Jackie Johnson – NEW Herb Society of America

The Mediterranean Diet combines elements of the traditional dietary patterns of southern Italy, Crete, and coastal Greece. It emphasizes abundant plant foods, fresh fruit, olive oil, whole grains, and little red meat. This class will demonstrate how the household cook can adapt foods found in American pantries to turn out quick, tasty, and heart-healthy meals with a Mediterranean flair. At the end of the class, participants will sample a full meal of Mediterranean inspired foods, from antipasto to dessert.

Pre-registration required – Limit 20