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 […]
5 Tips for Natural & Sustainable Holiday Decorations
It’s the holidays! The season for garland, wreaths, and other holiday decoration is here. Have you given thought to how you can incorporate more natural décor into your usual setup? Maybe a more sustainable option for your holiday tree or outdoor decorations? The Garden works to include a number of environmentally-friendly aspects into WPS Garden […]
Know Before You Glow: Tips & Tricks for Your WPS Garden of Lights Visit
The holiday season is right around the corner! That means we are just a few days away from dazzling lights and fun nights during WPS Garden of Lights! Before you plan your visit to surround yourself in beautiful lights, we have some tips and tricks for you to prepare. Buy Your Tickets In Advance To […]
WPS Garden of Lights Spotlight: Why Trees are Essential for Animal Habitats
Trees are not only vital for humans, but they’re important for animals as well. By planting a tree in your yard, you’re not only making it more beautiful, but you’re also helping local wildlife out too. Even when a tree is only just a seedling or has just been planted, all different kinds of animals […]
WPS Garden of Lights Spotlight: Birds, the Nests They Call Home, & Why They Make Them
Ever wonder why birds build nests in the first place? In part two of our spotlight series on WPS Garden of Lights and how our light show displays connect to common wildlife sights in Wisconsin, we’ll learn about how bird nests are typically made, some of the birds that build nests, and their typical construction […]
WPS Garden of Lights Spotlight: The Homes of Beneficial Insects & Pollinators
As you explore the wintry outdoors and see a dazzling 325,000 holiday lights during WPS Garden of Lights, you’ll likely notice that we have a botanical and nature-inspired theme, and this is no coincidence! Each and every one of our hand-crafted displays represent an element of nature in some way, from buzzing bees to spinning […]
25 Years of Bright Lights & Fun Nights: An In-Depth Look at WPS Garden of Lights
With the 25th year of WPS Garden of Lights coming right around the corner – it kicks off on November 26! – we wanted to take a moment to look back at where it all began. Believe it or not, Green Bay Botanical Garden’s first executive director, Glenn Spevacek, was inspired to bring a light […]