Upcoming Workshops at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Aquaponics: Year’ Round Gardening

Session 1: Thursday, October 9, 6:30pm – 8pm (at Boerner Botanical Gardens)

Session 2: Saturday, October 11, 10aom – 11am (at Central Greens – 51^st and Bluemound)

$15 members / $20 non-members

Two-part aquaponics demonstration will teach about aquaponic food production and how you can grow fresh­ fish and vegetables.

The Lore and Lure of Spices

Thursday, October 16, 6:30pm – 8pm

$10 members / $15 non-members

Milwaukee Spice House will discuss the history and uses of a variety of spices. Tasting and samples included.

Family Workshops

Families (up to 5 people): $20 members / $25 non-members

Individuals: $10 members / $12 non-members

To register, please call (414) 525-5656

Planting a Windowsill Herb Garden

Saturday, October 18, 10am – 12pm

Learn which winter herbs will grow best indoors on your windowsills. Decorate terra cotta flowerpots and plant herbs to enjoy at home.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you,

Julia

Julia Buraczewski
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens – since 1984
(414) 525-5661

jburaczewski@fbbg.org

www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org

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