Your New Botanical Summer Playlist
Whether you need a new playlist for your commute to work, want to listen to some tunes as you wander through the Garden, or just need to throw a dance party, we’ve got you covered. Check out our 2025 Botanical Summer Playlist, based on the Garden and some of our events this summer! Colors of […]
Meet Our Summer Interns
Summer means lots happening at the Garden, including bringing on interns for the summer! Read on to meet new members of our team. We’re thrilled to have them here! Education Sierra Schultz Education Intern What type of work/school experience do you bring with you? I grew up in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and graduated from Fort […]
Nature Through Glass: A Stained-Glass Window’s Journey to the Garden
More than thirty years after its creation, a captivating stained-glass window, comprised of over 300 pieces of rare glass, has found a permanent home at the Garden thanks to the efforts of three local members. Crafted with Care The window began as a beloved custom home piece that brings the outdoors inside, depicting a blooming […]
Beneath the Waves of Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
It takes plenty of moving parts to make an exhibit happen! Rachel Mueller, PR & Content Coordinator, sat down with Brad Parks, Conservation/Education Director, to chat about all the behind-the-scenes aspects of Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, presented by Dar Stump & Clyde Reed. RM: For our new readers. What is The Washed […]
WPS Garden of Lights: Connecting People with Plants Year-Round
As the temperatures outdoors begin to drop, so does the annual countdown to WPS Garden of Lights! Our 27th year is just around the corner, and with 40 displays composed of over 350,000 dazzling lights, we can’t wait for you to see what we have planned. So, while your mind starts to wander towards holiday […]
A Decade of Dwarf Conifers: 10 Years of the Arendt Conifer Garden
Packed with thousands of elegant dwarf conifers that stun year-round, the Arendt Conifer Garden is not only a fan favorite, but a pillar of the Garden as a whole. It’s hard to believe that merely a decade ago it was a simple hill, yet to fulfill its endless potential. Thankfully, that’s when Gene and Betty […]
Ohe·Láku Among the Cornstalks: A Legacy of White Corn
The corn season is an exciting time; it tells of coming autumn breezes, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking. For Laura Manthe and other members of the Oneida Nation, the corn harvest is an important cultural tradition and a symbol of community resilience. The Oneida Nation are a part of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois Confederacy. They’re […]
Meet New Members of Our Garden Team: Summer Edition
Summer means lots happening at the Garden, including bringing on new team members and seasonal staff! Read on to meet new (and some returning!) members of our Garden Team: Education Sara Rabas Community Education Specialist What field are you coming from? I recently completed my 31st year of teaching public education at the Kewaunee School […]
Nature-Inspired Gifts for the Holiday Season
Looking for gifts for the loved ones in your life or even yourself? Consider one-of-a-kind, long-lasting gifts that are good for the local environment too! Let’s check out what’s available at our WPS Trellis Gift Shop for your holiday shopping this year. For the Book Lovers We all have a loved one that enjoys reading […]
The Garden’s Partners & Volunteers of the Year
Every year we take a moment to recognize the partners and volunteers who have helped make the Garden so successful and impactful, specifically over the last 12 months. From the businesses, organizations, and clubs in our community that support us to the individuals that dedicate their time and talents out in the Garden, during special […]
