April Classes and Events Hosted by the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens

April 2013 classes and events hosted by the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens:

 

Family Workshops

 

Learn about the good insects in your garden – Saturday, April 20, 10am - Noon

Explore tiny critters like bees, crickets, and butterflies. Learn about the many bugs that help your garden plants.  Hands on activities - make and take home your own bug viewer

Families: $20 members/$25 non-members (limit 5 people per family)

Individuals: $10 members/$12 non-members

All materials included. To register call: 414-525-5659

 

Family Night-time Walk

Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm – 8pm

Bring your flashlights for an adventure into the Garden. Learn about nocturnal animals, and night bloomers. Plant night blooming flowers to take home.

$20 members / $25 non-members (Limit 5 people per family)

To register call: 414-525-5659

 

Classes & Programs

 

Introduction to BeeKeeping - Saturday, April 6, 10am – Noon

Join us for an introduction to bees and beekeeping; learn how bees are managed for pollination and honey. $10 member / $15 non-member Register at 414-525-5659

 

Kit Wine Making 101 - Thursday, April 11, 6:30pm – 9pm

A great introduction to wine making; discover this inexpensive way to make a wine of your choice.

$10 member / $15 non-member Register at 414-525-5659

 

Permaculture – Creating the ultimate, sustainable garden! - Thursday, April 18, 6:30pm – 8pm

Come learn this method of gardening which utilizes plants, animals and the natural elements found in your garden and yard; learn to create an organic garden that is beautiful, productive and sustainable.

$10 member / $15 non-member Register at 414-525-5659

 

Community Events

 

Victory Garden Initiative

Tuesday, April 2, Meeting at Boerner - 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Garden walk and potluck; Admission is free; attendees are asked to bring a dish to share.

Call 414-525-5659 for sign-up.

 

FBBG Night at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Thursday, April 11, 7:30pm

Jeeves In Bloom By Margaret Raether

This time around, Bertie finds himself dodging romantic entanglements, eluding an enraged chef, and begrudgingly helping his aunt commit a burglary. Thank heaven Jeeves is there to save the day!

Special ticket price $20 for FBBG members

To order tickets: 414-291-7800 or www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com