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Summer 2025 features the return of Washed Ashore at the Garden, the only Wisconsin venue to host this traveling exhibit.

Explore nine spectacular sculptures made with plastic debris from the Pacific Ocean. Guests of all ages will be mesmerized as they interact with these larger-than-life art pieces, all while learning why it’s important to keep our waterways clean and safe for all living things.

Washed Ashore educates guests on the rising plastic pollution problem in our oceans and waterways, including everyday actions to make a difference for the Great Lakes and beyond. This exhibit has traveled to botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, and museums across North America making stops at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the Epcot Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and many more.

Stanley the Sturgeon

Rosa the Bald Eagle

Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail

Edward the Leatherback Sea Turtle

Scrappy the Sea Lion

Clementine the Sea Star

Sylvia the Silvertip Shark

Marigold the Sea Jelly

Giacometti the River Otter

Images from The Washed Ashore Project

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Contact Cindy Berton, Director of Development, at cberton@gbbg.org or 920.593.5663.

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Sounds of Nashville on August 11

will be moved indoors with limited seating due to Friday’s weather forecast. Tickets are no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Due to the severe cold weather on Thursday, Dec. 12, WPS Garden of Lights has been CANCELED. Have tickets for Dec. 12? Watch your email.