Carol & Bruce Bell Children’s Garden

Frolic in the spring flowers... it's time to explore the Bell Children's Garden!

Stomp in the snow and frolic in the flowers... it's time to explore the Bell Children's Garden!

Discover 2.5 acres of outdoor fun at the Bell Children’s Garden, where nature, play, and learning come together. With over 19,000 plants and awe-inspiring features, kids and families can explore and connect with Wisconsin’s environment.

More than 15,000 of the plants are native to our region, inspiring guests to grow natives at home to help manage rainwater runoff and preserve wetlands. Interactive signs with audio, visuals, and Spanish translations make learning easy and accessible for everyone.

This nature-based space brings the Garden’s mission to life – creating joyful, hands-on experiences that cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of the natural world.

Included with Daily Admission
Hours are seasonal and may change during special events.

Stop & Learn Signs | Discovery Boxes
Scavenger Hunts | S.E.E.D. Packs

Anytime

Story Time
Tuesdays, June 10-Oct 28
Friday, June 13-Aug 29
10-10:30 am

Discovery Cart
Tuesdays, June 10-Aug 26
10:30-11 am

Thank You to Our Activity Sponsors

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Bell Children’s Garden Expectations

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time, please review these expectations:

Stay on the paths or play areas.

This keeps everyone safe.

Leave the plants, fruits, and veggies.

They need to grow big and tall.

Save your climbing for the Mushroom Jumper Play area.

Stay off walls and entry sculpture.

Stick together.

Grown-ups should ensure safety, fairness, and fun for everyone.

Clean up for critters.

Toss trash and recycling in bins by the Wetland Deck, Hobbit House, and Lodge.

Return all toys and tools.

Place them where you found them.

Be kind.

Respect all humans, plants, and animals.

This is a smoke and vape-free zone.

Keep the air fresh and clean.

Your actions matter! Guests not respecting these expectations may be asked to leave.
Video surveillance in progress.

Contact Us

For more information about the Bell Children’s Garden, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

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Celebrate Mom!

Give the mom in your life a gift that will last year-round, with memories that will last a lifetime. Support the Garden with the gift of membership.

Washed Ashore is almost here!

Come celebrate by joining as a member with $10 off membership… today only! Members get exclusive access to Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea during a special member-only preview event tomorrow, May 1 from 12–8 pm.

Note: This offer is valid for new members and will expire April 30 at 11:59pm.

Don’t just give a gift…
give an experience.

A Garden membership is a meaningful gift for your loved ones to enjoy this timeless treasure and make memories all year long.

Support the Garden and gift a membership today!

Last Chance!

Special Offer for New Members

Explore nature’s wonders!
Join as a new member by December 3 and receive two Free Daily Admission Passes.

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Thursday, May 15 | Early Closure at 3 pm for TasteBud