Rooted in Community

At the Garden, community is at the heart of everything we do. Whether we’re sharing the beauty of plants, promoting sustainability, or creating space to gather and grow, we’re rooted in our mission to connect people with nature and each other. 

From garden-grown donations to meaningful partnerships, these ongoing efforts reflect the many ways we work alongside local organizations to plant hope, nurture learning, and cultivate kindness throughout the community. 

Explore our current projects below and discover how you can get involved to help us grow something meaningful, together. 

Bras of the Bay

Bras of the Bay

Duration: Tuesdays, July 8–September 23
Partner: The Art Garage

On Tuesday afternoons, artists from The Art Garage receive free admission with a voucher to create en plein air art in the Garden. Vouchers are available in advance at The Art Garage or on-site from Art Garage staff. Visitors are welcome to watch creativity in action as artists capture the beauty of the Garden in real time.

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Artists in the Garden

Artists in the Garden

Duration: Tuesdays, July 8–September 23
Partner: The Art Garage

On Tuesday afternoons, artists from The Art Garage receive free admission with a voucher to create en plein air art in the Garden. Vouchers are available in advance at The Art Garage or on-site from Art Garage staff. Visitors are welcome to watch creativity in action as artists capture the beauty of the Garden in real time.

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Plant Donations

Plant Donations

Duration: Ongoing
Partners: Multiple nonprofits across Brown County

Each year, the Garden donates plants to organizations that promote health, education, nutrition, and cultural enrichment. These donations help support local community gardens, schools, and wellness initiatives.

This year, nearly 2,000 plants were donated to Seasonal Harvest LLC, Brown County Community Gardens, Casa ALBA Melanie, We All Rise African American Resource Center, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay, and the Unified School District of De Pere.

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No Limits Ability Awareness Campaign

No Limits Ability Awareness Campaign

Duration: July 2025
Partner: Aspiro

We are proud to support Aspiro’s No Limits Ability Awareness Campaign, which promotes disability inclusion and helps reduce stigma in the gardening community. The campaign highlights that people of all abilities can participate fully in activities like gardening.

Aspiro volunteers also assist our Horticulture Team throughout the season by weeding, harvesting, and maintaining our Partnership Garden. In 2024, their efforts helped us donate over 1,075 pounds of produce to Paul’s Pantry.

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Shoe Drive Fundraiser

Shoe Drive Fundraiser

Duration: July 7–September 1, 2025
Goal: Collect 2,000 pairs of shoes
Partner: Funds2Orgs

We’re collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes to raise funds for the Garden, support global micro-enterprises, and keep thousands of shoes out of landfills.

This initiative complements our Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea exhibit, presented by Dar Stumpf and Clyde Reed, which shows how small actions can make a meaningful impact

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Summer Lunch Program

Summer Lunch Program

Duration: Weekdays,
June 11–June 27 and July 7–August 15, 2025
Partner: Green Bay Area Public Schools

This summer, we’re helping promote GBAPS’s Summer Lunch Program, which offers no-cost meals to all children 18 and under. These meals support healthy physical and social development while ensuring access to nutritious food for every child visiting the Garden. 

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School Supply Drive

School Supply Drive

Duration: Thursday, July 31
Partner: The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay

Help Brown County students start the school year strong by donating new backpacks, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and markers. Donations support The Salvation Army’s One Stop School Shop, which provides essential supplies to local families.

We’ll be collecting donations during our Sanimax Concert on Thursday, July 31.

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Artists in the Garden

Artists in the Garden

Duration: Tuesdays, July 8–September 23
Partner: The Art Garage
On Tuesday afternoons, artists from The Art Garage receive free admission with a voucher to create en plein air art in the Garden. Vouchers are available in advance at The Art Garage or on-site from Art Garage staff. Visitors are welcome to watch creativity in action as artists capture the beauty of the Garden in real time.
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Pop Tab Collection

Pop Tab Collection

Duration: during any concerts at the Garden
Partner: Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin

Bring your pop tabs to any summer concert and support families staying at Ronald McDonald House. This giving opportunity is inspired by our Washed Ashore exhibit presented by Dar Stumpf and Clyde Reed, showing how small items can make a big difference. 

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Pollinator Corridor Planting Days

Pollinator Corridor Planting Days

Duration: Select Thursdays in June
Partner: City of Green Bay Conservation Corps

We’re working with the Conservation Corps to support the Northeast Wisconsin Pollinator Corridor by planting native species in local parks. These plantings provide essential habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This initiative is made possible through the support of the Ladybug Garden Club, Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Johnson’s Nursery Inc., and plant donations from Stone Silo Prairie Gardens.

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Plant Donations

Plant Donations

Duration: Ongoing
Partners: Multiple nonprofits across Brown County

Each year, the Garden donates plants to organizations that promote health, education, nutrition, and cultural enrichment. These donations help support local community gardens, schools, and wellness initiatives.

This year, nearly 2,000 plants were donated to Seasonal Harvest LLC, Brown County Community Gardens, Casa ALBA Melanie, We All Rise African American Resource Center, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay, and the Unified School District of De Pere.

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Made from Garden materials and inspired by one woman's resilience... help us put

“Mother Warrior”

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BRAs of the Bay is a fundraising and awareness campaign coordinated by BayCare Clinic Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists.

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