Spring Classes and Events at the Garden
Date Posted: 2010-02-25
Green Bay Botanical Garden Class & Event Schedule
March, April & May 2010
For more information on events and classes at Green Bay Botanical Garden, call us at 920.490.9457.
Artist’s Choice – Silk Painted Pillow or Scarf ∙ Wednesday, March 3 ∙ 9 am-1 pm
Sandy Melroy – Silk Sensations
Let your inner artist spring forth – choose to paint either an 11” x 60” silk scarf or 18” x 18” silk pillow. Sandy will walk you through the process of silk painting; then let the spring garden be the inspiration for the project of your choice. Each piece with be original and beautiful! GBBG Members: $45; Non-members: $52; Pre-registration required – Limit 8
Annual Ikebana Show ∙ Friday, March 5 & Saturday, March 6 ∙ 9 am to 4 pm
Discover and learn about Ikebana – the centuries-old art of Japanese floral arranging. Local students and expert instructors from the Ikenobo Ikebana Society will display their floral creations at the Garden from 9 am to 4 pm each day of the show. Ikebana demonstrations will also be given each day at 11:30 am and 2 pm. The show and all demonstrations are free with general admission to the Garden.
Soup With Substance · Friday, March 12 · 5:30-8 pm
Join us for an educational and recreational program this winter: the Soup With Substance series. Hike, snowshoe or blaze your own cross country skiing trail on the 47 acres of natural beauty at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Then come inside the Visitors’ Center to warm up with hot soup and hearty bread. Enjoy poetry by Ellen Kort, Poet Laurette and relax to the soothing sounds of live music by Rough Draft (jazz, pop, show tunes). The series runs every other Friday through March 26th with a different lecture and music each night. Advance tickets are required. GBBG Members: $7; Non-Members: $12.
Design Concepts for Residential Landscapes ∙ Monday, March 15 ∙ 6-8 pm AND Wednesday, March 17 ∙ 6-8 pm
John and Liz Katalinich – Yardening by Nature
Now is the time to evaluate the design of your landscape! These two classes will take you through the step by step process used to create a landscape design. The first session is an overview concerning the property data, the second night will delve into the many design elements. The class is perfect for do-it-yourselfers and dedicated gardeners. Class meets in the NWTC Landscape Horticulture Learning Center located at GBBG. GBBG Members: $14; Non-members: $24; Pre-registration required – Limit 24
Garden Brick Stamping ∙ Tuesday, March 23 ∙ 6-9 pm
David Calhoon – Swanstone Gardens
It’s not written in stone…or is it? Make 3 bricks or one 12”x12” message stone. Keep your molds and set of letter stamps. As always, there will be plenty of choices of mosaic embellishments. Be sentimental, silly, or reflective. Class meets in the GBBG Volunteer Center. GBBG Members: $40; Non-members: $45; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Soup With Substance · Friday, March 26th · 5:30-8 pm
Join us for an educational and recreational program this winter: the Soup With Substance series. Hike, snowshoe or blaze your own cross country skiing trail on the 47 acres of natural beauty at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Then come inside the Visitors’ Center to warm up with hot soup and hearty bread. Enjoy a topical lecture on Emerald Ash Borer by Bill McNee, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and relax to the soothing sounds of live music by the Hauer Duo (classical, instrumental). Advance tickets are required. GBBG Members: $7; Non-Members: $12.
Spring Pruning Workshop ∙ Saturday, March 27 ∙ 10 am-noon OR Monday, March 29 ∙ 10 am-noon
Jerry Landwehr – Scenic View Nursery
Proper pruning can enhance the life and beauty of any tree or shrub. Jerry will bring participants into the Garden for demonstrations of different pruning tools and techniques. Come with questions about your own garden and learn to prune your plants correctly. This class is an outdoor demonstration, please dress accordingly. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Advance Order deadline for Mulch, Compost & Potting Soil Sale ∙ Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Advance orders are due for Green Bay Botanical Garden’s Annual Mulch, Compost & Potting Soil Sale. Stock up on this once a year sale of bagged cocoa bean mulch, potting soil, worm castings and compost. For a list of available products, please visit our website at www.gbbg.org or call (920) 490-9457. Orders will be available for pick-up on Friday, April 30 for GBBG Members and Saturday, May 1 for Non-Members. Limited quantities will be available for sale on the days of pick-up.
Dwarf Conifers and Landscape Applications ∙ Wednesday, March 31 ∙ 6-7:30 pm
Gene Arendt – Garden Artists
Dwarf conifers can add interest to any landscape and are especially well suited for small areas. Join Gene as he discusses several varieties of these miniature trees, focusing on their texture, color, shape, and growth rate as well as how they can be used in the landscape. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Kiss Your Ash Goodbye: Understanding Treatment and Replacement ∙ Tuesday, April 6 ∙ 6:30-8 pm
Mark Freeberg – City of Green Bay Forester
Worried about your ash trees? Be prepared for the Emerald Ash Borer by learning about your alternatives: treatment or replacement. Mark will explain treatment options for infested trees and give you tips on selecting species that would be suitable replacements. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 40
Landscaping for Birds ∙ Wednesday, April 7 ∙ 7-9 pm
Marietta Nowak – Author and Wild Ones Member
This class is co-sponsored by Wild Ones-Native Plants, Natural Landscapes Green Bay chapter (www.for-wild.org/chapters/greenbay ). Join Marietta Nowak, author of the book Birdscaping in the Midwest, for a lecture that teaches gardeners that even small steps can improve bird habitat. Nowak guides gardeners through planning a variety of gardens, including prairies, woodlands, ponds and rain gardens, which can all be designed to attract birds and other wildlife. Program is FREE with Wild Ones membership. Please note: a short Wild Ones business meeting will take place before the presentation. GBBG Members: $12; Non-members: $19; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Become a Volunteer Garden Docent! ∙ Thursday, April 8 ∙ 10-11 am
Kelle Hartman – Educator
Do you like sharing the Garden’s beauty with others? Would you like to make a positive contribution to both the Garden and the community? Come discover more about our Garden Docent program. Find out more about the adult and children’s tour we offer and learn about the training process required to become a Garden Docent. All enthusiastic individuals welcome! There is no cost for this informational meeting, but please call Kelle at 490-9457 to sign up.
Growing a “Greener” Garden ∙ Wednesday, April 14 ∙ 7-8:30 pm
Bonnie Vastag and Ceci Keifer – Wild Ones
Learn how to adjust your planting palette to be both beautiful and environmentally useful. From trimmed and tidy, to carefree and bold, native landscaping can be as simple as a shrub with berries to attract birds, or a vast meadow of constantly blooming color appealing to butterflies. Requiring no pesticides or fertilizers and drought tolerant, native plants mean you are landscaping for the future. Members of GBBG & Wild Ones: $10; Non-members: $15; Pre-registration required – Limit 30
Celebrate Earth Week with Green Bay Botanical Garden ∙ April 19-24, 2010
Come celebrate Earth Week at Green Bay Botanical Garden by attending our discussions, joining our earth-friendly classes and see Green Bay Botanical Garden in the Green Parade. For more information, contact our Educator, Kelle Hartman at khartman@gbbg.org or (920) 491-3691 ext. 107.
Water Gardening 101 ∙ Tuesday, April 20 ∙ 6-8 pm
Paul and Justine Mancheski – WaterScape Designs
Enhance your lifestyle with a water garden! Join Paul and Justine as they help you understand the different categories of water gardens, differentiate amongst the right components to make your project a success, and explain the roles of the aquatic life and the ecosystem. Whether you are a plant person or decorative person, water gardening can be a source of fulfillment for everyone! GBBG Members: $12; Non-members: $17; Pre-registration required – Limit 40
Spring Beauties Arrangement ∙ Wednesday, April 21 ∙ 6-7:30 pm
Nichole Campbell – Petal Pusher Floral
Celebrate Earth Day with flowers - this arrangement is as earth friendly as it is beautiful! Bring in a container to REUSE (a quart Mason jar or similar container), add a few decorative details, then fill it with LOCALLY GROWN spring bulb varieties of unique colors and flower shapes. Nichole will also share important flower care tips specific to fresh cut bulbs, so you can keep this arrangement, and spring bulbs cut from your own gardens, looking their best. GBBG Members: $35; Non-members: $40; Pre-registration required – Limit 12
Mulch, Compost & Potting Soil Sale & GBBG Member Only Pick-up Date ∙ Friday, April 30 ∙ 5-8 pm
Stock up on this once a year sale of bagged cocoa bean mulch, potting soil, worm castings and compost. For a list of available products, please visit our website at www.gbbg.org or call (920) 490-9457. Limited quantities will be available for sale; advance orders are recommended.
Mulch, Compost & Potting Soil Sale & Pre-Order Pick-up Date ∙ Saturday, May 1 ∙ 8 am to 12 pm
Stock up on this once a year sale of bagged cocoa bean mulch, potting soil, worm castings and compost. For a list of available products, please visit our website at www.gbbg.org or call (920) 490-9457. Limited quantities will be available for sale; advance orders are recommended.
Spring Tea ∙ Saturday, May 1 ∙ 3:30-5:30 pm
Northeast Wisconsin Unit of the Herb Society of America
Come to socialize and learn at this adult tea party! Learn the importance of tea-time as a social event, discover proper tea etiquette, and find out more about the herbal qualities of several varieties of tea. Enjoy tastings of green teas, black teas, floral teas, and herbal teas, all accompanied by sweets and savories! Members of GBBG and NEWHSA: $10; Non-members: $15; Pre-registration required – Limit 24
Maintenance of Urban Trees ∙ Friday, May 7 ∙ 10 am -12 pm
Mike Maderer – A Four Season Tree Care
Proper care throughout a tree’s life can lead to a more beautiful, healthy, and robust looking tree. Mike will share several basic maintenance practices for trees young to mature, including proper planting, watering, mulching, and pruning techniques. He will also discuss some of the red flags that signal when it may be time to have a mature tree removed. This class involves both indoor discussion and outdoor demonstrations, please dress accordingly. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Mother’s Day Open House ∙Sunday, May 9 ∙ 9 am to 5 pm
All moms receive FREE admission on Mother’s Day. Don’t just give her flowers, give her a whole garden! Gift certificates and gift memberships are also available. Find more information at www.gbbg.org or call (920) 490-9457.
TasteBud: Outdoor Culinary Experience & Silent Auction ∙ Thursday, May 20 ∙ 5:30-8 pm
Stroll through the budding spring garden, enjoy live music, savor culinary delights and bid on rare & unusual plants at our annual TasteBud fundraiser. All proceeds of this event support the mission of Green Bay Botanical Garden. Advance registration required by May 15th. For more information, visit www.gbbg.org or call (920) 490-9457.
Spring Bird Hike ∙ Monday, May 10 ∙ 6:30-7:30 pm
Joan Berkopec – GBBG volunteer and birding enthusiast
Our gardens are home to more than flowers! Join us for an evening bird ramble and discover which feathered friends can be seen here at the Garden. Bird-watchers of all levels are welcome, Joan will help you to spot and identify birds of all kinds. Class meets in the Visitors’ Center Lobby, bring a pair of binoculars. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Organic Lawn Care ∙ Saturday, May 15 ∙ 9 am – noon
James Beard – Fox Valley Technical College Horticulture Instructor
Want a great looking lawn the natural way? Jim will share how FVTC cares for their grounds organically by looking more closely at the soil, compost, and compost tea. Learn how to use each component in your lawn care, as well as how to make compost tea buckets to brew compost tea at home. This class involves both indoor discussion and outdoor demonstrations, please dress accordingly. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Garden Design Basics ∙ Tuesday, May 25 ∙ 6 pm – 8 pm
James Beard – Fox Valley Technical College
Looking to gain a better understanding of basic garden design? Join Jim for a discussion of site conditions and influences on design, how to evaluate your views, and how to organize use areas, hardscape, and structures in your gardens. Bring along your questions, issues, and problems for Jim to address as examples during class. Class meets in the NWTC Landscape Horticulture Learning Center located at GBBG. GBBG Members: $7; Non-members: $14; Pre-registration required – Limit 20
Memorial Day Open House ∙ Monday, May 31 ∙ 9 am to 5 pm
All veterans receive free admission to the Garden on Memorial Day. Thank your veteran by treating them to a relaxing, awe-inspiring visit to Green Bay Botanical Garden.
About Green Bay Botanical Garden
Green Bay Botanical Garden, located at 2600 Larsen Road behind Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), opened in 1996 and sits on 47 lush acres. The organization enriches the region by providing educational and recreational opportunities that focus on the beauty and utility of plants within an environment that inspires and refreshes.
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Tonia Derouin, Marketing Coordinator
Green Bay Botanical Garden
920-491-3691 Ext. 101
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