May–August 2021

Growing Together for 25 Years

© John Oates Photography Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture 25 Years and Green Bay Botanical Garden has the largest display of spring blooming bulbs in the state–more than 300,000! See Tulips, Last fall, we planted an additional 30,000 bulbs to add Growing… to the extravaganza. Visit us in May and share in the As I reflect on the pastSusan 25 years Garot, since Executive the Garden Director opened in 1996, I can’t help experience of being surrounded by spring color with your but feel gratitude for… family and friends! • the community that Green Bay Botanical Garden has helped grow. Daffodils, New this year are plants from the National Garden Bureau’s Year Of program. The bulb of the year for 2021 is • the support from this community that has enabled the Garden to the hyacinth. We planted Yellowstone hyacinth near our continue growing. front entrance among the Judy Beauty® tulip blend and ® • all the wonderful friendships we have grown over these 25 years! Hyacinths and Spring Loaded daffodil blend for your sniffing pleasure. One tip for planting hyacinth is to choose spots near a And, while we are all about the plants, we really are all about the doorway or along a path where you will be more likely to connections we have made while growing them… plants do truly grow enjoy their fragrance. community and make people feel joyful! More Blooming We also added two hyacinth blends, Dutch Delft Pottery We have such an exciting season ahead including lots of celebrating to and Berry Parfait, among the Bicycle Kick and Baseline commemorate our past 25 years and looking ahead to the next 25. While tulip blends near the Meredith B. Rose Cottage and I write this, we’re still following the CDC, Wisconsin Department of Health Stumpf Belvedere, respectively. Hyacinths contain oxalic Services and Brown County Public Health Department guidelines. We acid which makes them critter proof, so we’re hoping learned a lot in the past year and believe we can safely hold all our normal This Spring! they also help keep animals away from the tulips. events, albeit with some revisions, including limiting attendance as necessary: Another hyacinth tip–make sure to cut a few and bring Berry Parfait Hyacinth Blend • Kick off the spring season with Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea them indoors to perfume your abode. To learn more (May 8–September 26). This focus on sustainability and why it matters will about hyacinths or the other Year Of plants, visit showcase some new initiatives here at the Garden including a reduction GBBG.org/NGB–Plants. in our dependency on plastics and summer camps that will teach kids Besides the hyacinths, there will be a multitude of new the importance of sustainability. tulips and daffodils including a planting in front of the • TasteBud will once again be virtual (Tuesday, May 11–Thursday, May 13), but Schierl Wellhouse that celebrates our 25th Anniversary– you will be able to visit the Garden for a sneak peek of silent auction items. the bulbs will grow into the shape of the number 25. Fingers crossed that it works and that our writing is • Our new Spring Flower Market is happening on Friday, June 4. legible! Of course, our collection of over 100 magnolias • The weekly Sanimax Concert Series opens with John Kelley & Fusion also blooms around the same time as our spring bulb Express on Thursday, June 17. display, so there will be blossoms in the sky as well as on the ground. Our thousands of spring flowering perennials, • Our 25th Birthday Celebration this fall (Saturday, September 25) will shrubs and other trees will be at the party as well. Spring feature a free day for the community culminating in a special concert is truly a glorious time to visit your botanical garden! that night. Watch for more details later this summer. Judy Beauty® Tulip Blend Blossoms start mid–April, with peak bloom anticipated We’re also excited to continue moving forward on the Children’s Garden around mid–May and continuing throughout May into Expansion Project and we plan to start the fundraising campaign this summer/ early summer. There are many opportunities to visit fall. To learn more about the project or ways to leave a lasting legacy by throughout the display including Mother’s Day (May 9– supporting it, contact me at 920.491.3691 ext. 102 or [email protected]. free admission for moms) and during Go Public Gardens Finally, we participated in the American Alliance of Museums Assessment Days (May 10–free admission for all). Program during 2020 and are now implementing its recommendations. A Summer Preview key understanding of our collections process was a big part of that and has We did something new this year! Our horticulturists resulted in an update to our collections policy, as well as the creation of a weaved three themes into their designs–the Garden’s new disaster preparedness plan relating to our plant collections. 25th Anniversary by including silver foliaged plants, Looking forward to seeing you back in the Garden! Yellowstone Hyacinth Spring Loaded® Daffodils the Washed Ashore exhibit by including blue flowers or undersea evoking plants and, when possible, highlighting Year Of plants named by the National Garden Bureau. Head to GBBG.org/Blog to get a sneak peak of our designs and make sure to look for these plants during your visits to the Garden this summer! Susan Garot Executive Director

2 3 Baseline Tulip Blend With the wellbeing of our Garden family in mind, all COVID–19 safety requirements are determined based on guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Brown County Public Health Department. All programs, events and policies are subject to change at any time. Watch for the latest updates via email, Facebook and our website. See calendar for details on dates, times and prices. Garden Happenings Members–Only Tours Help us “Go Green”. You’re receiving the printed version of the newsletter because we don't have an active email Tuesdays, May 18, July 20, September 28 address on file for your household or you've specifically requested it. For the most current communications from us, Getaway Go behind the scenes to get an exclusive look at the including updates on what's in bloom, virtual learning opportunities, gardening tips and more, Garden with our Horticulture Team. please consider updating your email preferences at GBBG.org/Email. Wednesdays Member Swap Day June 9–August 25 Sunday, May 16 TasteBud Spring Flower Market Buy One Get One Admission | 9 am–8 pm Experience other local attractions! Members of the Garden, Neville Public Museum, National Railroad Online Auction Friday, June 4 | 9 am–7 pm See Washed Ashore, enjoy a picnic, play in the Nielsen Museum and the Automobile Gallery invite you to visit all Tuesday, May 11 at 9 am–Thursday, May 13 at 8 pm Children’s Garden and more! Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the COVID–19 attractions for free on Member Swap Day. Remember to We’re going virtual! pandemic, many of our plant, flower and landscaping Express Garden Tour | 10–11 am present your membership card when you arrive. With the safety of our guests in mind, we will not be vendors are unable to attend Garden Fair this year. Guided tours of the Garden. Limit 20. Contact us for groups of 10 or more. hosting TasteBud at the Garden this year. Help us continue Instead, the Garden will be hosting a Spring Flower Market Volunteers to connect people and plants by participating in our that will feature carefully selected plants for sale by our Discovery Station | 4–6 pm Spring is here and we’re anticipating several volunteer online auction or making a donation. Horticulture Team, tested right here at the Garden! These Free nature activities. opportunities in many areas including special events for plants have been selected because they grow well, View and bid on hundreds of items including annual Thank You to Our Sponsors our summer concert series. There will also be openings for and perennial plants, garden art, landscaping services meaning that you’ll have an easier time keeping them gardening volunteers with the planned return of Weed & Title Discovery Station and more. healthy in your own landscape. Our Team will also be on Feeds, though they may have a slightly different look. hand throughout the day to help you identify the types of Preview auction items in person For all current information, opportunities and sign up, go plants you need for your living space, and to offer advice at the Garden: to GBBG.VolunteerHub.com. on maintaining your plants. Don’t know what to plant, Sponsors as of 3.25.21 Tuesday, May 11–Thursday, May 13 | 9 am–5 pm. how to plant it or where to plant it? Just ask! Interested in volunteering at the Garden for the first time? Visit GBBG.org/TasteBud for details and sign up to bid. Members Complete a volunteer application on our website at Local Garden Clubs will also feature their selected plants GBBG.org/Volunteer. Thank You to Our Sponsors and displays of their specialty, and will be available to Corporate Partner Employee Day

Lead answer your questions. Sunday, May 2 & Sunday, August 8 Employees of our Corporate Partner Members are invited Event Admission to bring their immediate family to enjoy the Garden for Free to Everyone free. Present your Corporate ID or business card to our Garden Admission Guest Experience Team upon arrival. Free/Garden Member In–Kind 1/2 Off Daily Admission/General Public (applies to guests attending the event and includes our summer exhibit You Continue to Make the Difference! Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea) With the challenges that came with 2020, we are grateful to the volunteers who were able Beverages will be available for purchase. to continue to share their time and we look forward to welcoming back many others in the coming months. 110 individuals donated more than 2,300 hours in 2020 to give visitors Bay Towel The Market will be held in the Garden's parking lot. Bring a safe, refreshing experience at the Garden. Simply put by a donor to Give BIG Green Bay, Sponsors as of 3.25.21 your own cartons, wagons or boxes for carrying items. “Green Bay Botanical Garden’s volunteers are the best!” As you shop, utilize our free service and drop off your purchases in our Plant Pick–Up area. Simply drive up to In 2020, the following volunteers each shared 25+ hours of their time. get your items when you're ready to head home. 25 to 49 hours: Jonie Paye Over 50 hours: Scott Jacobe Visit GBBG.org/FlowerMarket for details and our COVID–19 Julie Arneth Barb Perrus Kathy Amenson Ricki Krautkramer Safety Policy. Sue Broeren Michael Raymaker Gene Arendt Glenn Landis Darlene Charneski Linda Schulze Dale Bartel Mike Malchow Diane Conway Dave Sorenson Dan Brunmeier Casey Paprocki Cathy Jacobs Robert Stark Meghan Delie Mary Silha John Jacobs Jim Tubbs Sue Ellingson Mary Van Dyck Bill Larsen Mary Vandermause Lise Gammeltoft Marcia Ward Judy Nagel Bill Wangerin Don Giese Pati Wiegand John Oates Bob Yashinsky Teresa Hilgenberg Riehl Cookie Oryall Carol Zellner Dale Hutjens 4 5 Presented by

May 8–August 31 | 9 am–8 pm September 1–26 | 9 am–6:30 pm

Priscilla the Parrot Fish Gertrude the Penguin

Microplastic facts: from the movement of water and waves, crashing with • Humans ingest an estimated 74,000 to 121,000 rocks, marine life, boats and anything else in the water. microplastics by eating, drinking and just breathing Plastic pollution is an overwhelming issue. Be sure to each year. visit the exhibit this summer, keep an eye on our blogs • Plants and animals can also ingest or absorb and Facebook page and look for changes in our event microplastics. practices to learn about how even small changes can reduce your reliance on plastic and help out our • Microplastics get absorbed into the air and can fall freshwater lakes along the way. back to earth in other places with rain and snow. Thank You to Our Sponsors • More research is needed to determine how Presenting Children & Family Activity Sponsor microplastics may be harmful to our bodies. Where do these microplastics come from? We’ve already mentioned some of the most obvious culprits, but plastic

is also in our clothes (unless they are truly 100% cotton), Community Partners Sculpture toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, shoes, fishing equipment and many other products we use every day. Trash in our landfills and litter from our streets gets washed

out to the lakes too. These larger plastic items get broken Media down on their way to lakes (clothes break down a little Wisconsin Department of Tourism every time they are washed) or once they get to lakes Sponsors as of 3.25.21 Stanley the Lake Sturgeon Become a Conscious Consumer new audiences, opportunities for client entertainment, Linda Gustke, Director of Education & Guest Experience Inspired by Washed Ashore? So are we! Small acts and meaningful options for employee engagement, can have a ripple effect especially when we become recognition and visibility. See and touch eight stunning sea animal sculptures Plastics have been entering the Great Lakes for a long conscious consumers. A partnership with the Garden shows your company’s made from trash found in bodies of water while you learn time, and the main problem is that they don’t go away. commitment to protecting nature, enriching cultural life more about the effects of plastic pollution. Upwards of 22 million pounds of plastic are being added With a focus on local makers and U.S. artisans, we’ve and inspiring learners of all ages in northeast Wisconsin. to the Great Lakes each year, with more than half of it curated a wide selection of unique, eco–friendly gifts, With the mission to educate people of all ages on the It broadens your customer base, builds affinity for your going right into Lake Michigan. home goods and garden art for you to shop. Peruse the rise of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways, WPS Trellis Gift Shop anytime at GBBG.org/Shop or visit us brand and ensures plants always grow our community. Washed Ashore helps spark positive changes in your daily Some plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is easy to see, during Garden hours. Connect with people throughout the region and habits connected to water and waste. like bottles and plastic bags, but the most prevalent type associate your company’s brand with a love of nature, is harder to recognize: Microplastics–tiny pieces of plastic Grow Your Business through Partnership The Garden is the first and only venue in Wisconsin to the amazing beauty of the Garden and unforgettable (5 millimeters or smaller) that are broken down from larger Partner with the Garden and connect with a growing host Washed Ashore, featuring the debut of Stanley the memories made with colleagues, friends and family. plastic items. audience of more than 156,000 visitors from 49 states Lake Sturgeon to bridge these important issues to our and 71 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin through a variety For more information on corporate partnership community. While most of the plastic you’ll see is from the of events, exhibits and educational programs at the opportunities, contact Cindy Berton, Director of Pacific Ocean, plastic pollution is a concern right here in Garden. Our Corporate Partners gain exposure to Development, at 920.491.3691 ext. 104 or the Great Lakes too. [email protected]. 6 7 Garden Members Only until further notice. Concert Grand Concert Series Series

© John Oates Photography © John Oates Photography Thursdays | June 17 & 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, August 5, 12 & 19 All concerts 7–9 pm Enjoy live music from local musicians in the spectacular 4:30–6 pm | Seeds to Snacks (Drop–In Activity) An eclectic variety of talented regional and national Friday, June 25 Schneider Family Grand Garden. No concert or program Dig into gardening activities and enjoy a fresh garden musicians will perform live during the Les Stumpf Sweet Caroline Tour featuring Jay White on July 1. Concerts will be for Garden Members only snack from our harvest each week. Weather permitting. Ford Concert Series in the stunning Schneider Family A tribute to Neil Diamond. through advance reservations based on the allotted Grand Garden. 5–8 pm | Picnic in the Garden Friday, July 16 number of people per their membership level benefit. Feel free to bring your own picnic or buy from Not By Advance Ticket Reservations Required Simply Billy Advance Ticket Reservations Required Bread Alone and La Java. To make your experience safer and more enjoyable, A one–of–a–kind tribute experience to Billy Joel. To make your experience safer and more enjoyable, timed ticket reservations will be required in advance. No beverage carry–ins allowed. Saturday, July 24 timed ticket reservations will be required in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door after 5 pm the Pre–order a Boxed Dinner Yesterday and Today: night of the concerts. Ticket Reservations Open Order from Not By Bread Alone at The Interactive Beatles Experience Garden Angel Members and above: GBBG.org/SanimaxConcerts or call 920.429.9422 by Ticket Reservations Open An all–request show. Fill out song cards when you arrive Monday, May 17 | 9 am 12 pm on Tuesday. Pick up your meal at the concert on Garden Angel Members and above: and help create the set list! All Garden Members: Monday, April 19 | 9 am Thursday night. Friday, August 13 Friday, May 21 | 9 am All Garden Members: 6–8 pm | Live music in the Billie Kress Sounds of Nashville Monday, April 26 | 9 am Tickets Amphitheater Third annual event featuring your favorite country songs General Public: $5/Garden Member (non–refundable; includes coupon performed by the songwriters themselves. Featuring Visit GBBG.org/Concerts for details, including possible Monday, May 3 | 9 am for one beverage in the Concessions Building) all–new songwriters! General Public admission later in the season and our Tickets Unable to purchase tickets online? COVID–19 Safety Policy. Friday, August 27 See pricing in calendar. Call the Garden at 920.490.9457 or visit during regular Jazz Uncorked with Steve March–Tormé Garden hours to have tickets emailed to you. Service Fees Wine samples and jazz music under the stars. Garden Members Friday, September 10 Thank You to Our Sponsors Online or Walk–in (during Garden hours): $0 Brews, Bistros & Bonfires Title Lead Call–in (during Garden hours): $5 per order Craft brew samples and music with Heartache Tonight A General Public Tribute to the Eagles. Must be 21 and older to attend. Terri Trantow Online: $2 per order Visit GBBG.org/Concerts for details and our COVID–19 Investor Supporting Walk–in or Call–in (during Garden hours): $5 per order Safety Policy. New This Year! Picnic in the Garden Feel free to bring your own picnic or buy from a local Thank You to Our Sponsors Title Beverage food vendor. Patron No beverage carry–ins allowed. Mary and the late Rawson Price Pre–order a Boxed Dinner Sponsors as of 3.25.21 Ansay & Associates Order from a local vendor at GBBG.org/StumpfConcerts by 12 pm on Wednesday and pick up your meal the night Sponsors as of 3.25.21 of the concert.

8 9 Buy Online & Save Time R=Registration Required Buying your ticket(s) online saves you time. When you arrive, we’ll simply scan your tickets and W=Workshop you’ll be safely on your way into the Garden–spending less time waiting with other guests in line. L=Lecture Tickets can be used for daily admission at any time during regular Garden hours (excluding Calendar YF=Youth & Family special events and classes) and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Don’t delay! Register right away as classes may fill quickly. We also value our instructors’ time, so classes may risk being canceled due to low early enrollment. Thank you! For your safety and the safety of our instructors and staff, class sizes are limited and physical May 8–August 31 | 9 am–8 pm distancing and other precautions will be taken during all educational programs. September 1–26 | 9 am–6:30 pm Included with Garden Admission April Sunday, May 16 Friday, June 25 Free for Garden Members Mondays, April 26, Member Swap Day See and touch eight larger–than–life sculptures of May 3, 10, 17, 24 (M) | 9 am–8 pm Grand Presented by animals made from trash and debris washed up from Hatha Yoga Concert bodies of water. (R) | 5:30–6:30 pm Series Tree Janzen, Sweet Caroline Tour Drop–In Activities Tree’s Yoga featuring Jay White (Neil (July 4: 6 pm closure with limited programs) Full series: Tuesday, June 15 Diamond tribute) Free/Garden Member $40/Garden Member Guided Meditation 7–9 pm © Teresa Hilgenberg Riehl Garden Admission/General Public unless otherwise noted. $45/General Public (R) | 5:30–6:30 pm Advance tickets required. One Day: $10 Tuesday, May 18 Ekaterina Bouyear, Lawn Seating: Self–Guided Daily Tuesday Getaway Members–Only Tour: Healthy Living Consultant $25/Garden Member

Available May 1–September 30 Children’s Story Time May Green Bay Blossoms $5/Garden Member $30/General Public June 15–August 24 Wednesdays (excluding special events) May 1–31 (M/R) | 5–6:30 pm $7/General Public $10/Child (Ages 3–17 with 10–10:30 am June 9–August 25 Spring Blooms Mark Konlock, one paid adult lawn ticket) Scavenger Hunts | Anytime Nature–themed stories 9 am–8 pm Thursday, June 17 9 am–8 pm daily Director of Horticulture Cowles Terrace Seating: Hunt for clues and discover plants and animals. Buy One Get One Admission Seeds to Snacks and activities. Weather permitting. Free/Garden Member Bring your own lunch to (M) | 4:30–6 pm $35/Garden Member Garden Discovery Boxes | Anytime enjoy in the Garden. No Sunday, May 2 Tuesday, May 25 $40/General Public Explore boxes placed throughout the Garden with fun alcohol carry–ins please. Corporate Partner Washed Ashore Tour Child discount not available. activities for kids. Employee Day Concert (R) | 5–6:30 pm Series Mondays, June 28, July Express Garden Tour 9 am–8 pm Garden Education Staff John Kelley & Fusion Express 5, 12, 19, 26 Ask the Expert 10 –11 a m $5/Garden Member Hatha Yoga Guided tours of the Garden. Tuesday, May 4 Orchestra Monday–Friday | 9 am–3 pm $7/General Public (R) | 5:30–6:30 pm Ask our Horticulture Team your gardening questions as Limit 20, first come, first Guided Meditation (Jazz & Broadway tunes) Tree Janzen, you see them working in the Garden. served. Contact us for (R) | 5:30–6:30 pm Monday, May 31 (M/R) | 6–8 pm Tree’s Yoga groups of 10 or more. Ekaterina Bouyear, Memorial Day $5/Garden Member Healthy Living Consultant 9 am–8 pm Full series: Face coverings are required in all Garden buildings (ages 2 and up) Sunday, June 20 $40/Garden Member and during outdoor programs when visitors are gathered in groups. Discovery Station $5/Garden Member Free admission for military BEST Father’s Day DAD 4–6 pm $7/General Public $45/General Public personnel and veterans. 9 am–8 pm Free nature activities. One Day: $10 Friday, May 7–Sunday, Free admission for dads. Summer Camp May 16 June Tuesday, June 29 Friday, June 4 Thursday, June 24 Go Public Photography: Shifting Day Camp | Ages 3–5 Weeklong Camp | Ages 6–12 Seeds to Snacks Gardens Days Perspectives Spring Flower (M) | 4:30–6 pm Budding Buddies | July 7, 14, 21 Shipwreck Salvagers | July 26–30, August 2–6 Free admission on Monday, (W/R) | 5–7 pm Specially designed for 3–5 year olds along with their adult Washed Ashore is making big waves in the Garden, and May 10 | 9 am–8 pm Market Marc Amenson, buddy, this camp is loaded with nature–themed stories, we need a team of energetic campers to find ways to 9 am–7 pm Amenson Studio Sunday, May 9 Concert crafts, hikes and hands–on exploration. salvage materials from the wreckage humans leave Event Admission Series $18/Garden Member BEST Mother’s Day MOM behind! Chart a course to the Garden and get ready Free to Everyone Salsa Manzana $22/General Public Day Camps | Ages 6–12 9 am–8 pm to set sail for fun. Garden Admission (Salsa band of Lawrence Bee Biologist | June 21, 23 Free admission for moms. July We're thrilled that all of our summer camps are full! Call Free/Garden Member University students, alumni Discover the amazing bees that live at the Garden Sunday, July 4 1/2 Off Daily Admission/ & professors) th our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 to be added Tuesday, May 11– 4 of and around the world! Become a bee biologist as you Independence Day July to the waiting list for a camp. Thursday, May 13 General Public (applies to (M/R) | 6–8 pm observe bees on flowers, safely encounter our hives and guests attending the event) $5/Garden Member 9 am–6 pm learn why bees are so important to the environment. TasteBud Free admission for military Online auction. personnel and veterans. Claws, Wings & Scales | August 16, 18 Visit GBBG.org/TasteBud There are more than just plants and insects in the Garden! for details. Trek around to find the creatures that hide in trees, under rocks and swim in the pond. 10 11 Thursday, July 8 Tuesday, July 20 August Thursday, August 19 Seeds to Snacks Members–Only Tour: Thursday, August 5 Seeds to Snacks Save the Dates (M) | 4:30–6 pm Through the Seeds to Snacks (M) | 4:30–6 pm Friday, September 10 Wednesday, September 15 Saturday, September 25 Garden Gate (M) | 4:30–6 pm (M/R) | 5–6:30 pm th Concert Concert Field 25 Birthday Series Lindsay Hendricks, Concert Series Grand to Celebration Kevin Van Ess & Talk Horticulture Manager Series Copper Box Concert Fork Series of the Town Free/Garden Member Tae (Roots/Americana) 5–8 pm Free Admission & Family Fun (Swing/Dixieland style Jazz) (M/R) | 6–8 pm Thursday, July 22 (R&B, Soul & Rock) Brews, Bistros & Bonfires featuring $150/Person 9 am–4 pm (M/R) | 6–8 pm $5/Garden Member Seeds to Snacks (M/R) | 6–8 pm Heartache Tonight A Tribute to Limited seating, reservations required. Timed reservations required. $5/Garden Member the Eagles Registration Begins: (M) | 4:30–6 pm $5/Garden Member Wednesday, August 25 After Hours Party featuring Ants Holistic Stress Relief 7–9 pm Garden Angel and above Marching–Dave Matthews Sunday, August 8 Advance tickets required. (W/R) | 6–8 pm memberships: July 5–11 Tribute Band Corporate Partner Lawn Seating: Concert Jackie Johnson, All Garden Memberships: July 12–18 6–9 pm Series Employee Day $25/Garden Member Northeast WI Unit of the Open to the General Public: July 19– Must be 21 or older. Chicken Wire Empire 9 am–8 pm $30/General Public Herb Society of America until full Advance tickets required. (Bluegrass) Cowles Terrace Seating: Wednesday, August 11 $18/Garden Member Thank You to Our Sponsor © Teresa Hilgenberg Riehl (M/R) | 6–8 pm $35/Garden Member Tour Tsyunhehkw^, an $22/General Public Monday, July 12 $5/Garden Member Indigenous Oneida $40/General Public The World of the Saturday, July 24 Nation Farm Friday, August 27 Must be 21 or older. Honeybee & Their (R) | 5–8 pm Important Role Kyle Wisneski, Grand How to Register Cancelations & Refunds in Pollination Grand Tsyunhehkw^ Agriculture Registration is required for all classes and programs except where Classes canceled due to COVID–19, low enrollment or hazardous Concert noted. Register online at GBBG.org or by phone at 920.490.9457. To hold weather are refunded automatically. You will be notified by phone (W/R) | 4–7 pm Concert $5/Garden Member Series your space, payment is due with registration. about class cancelations. In cases of inclement weather, call Series Brown County Beekeepers $7/General Public Jazz Uncorked with Steve 920.490.9457 to check the status of the class. If you must cancel your Yesterday & Today: After You Register Association March–Tormé registration, your fees will be refunded if notice is received at least five The Interactive Beatles Thursday, August 12 We will contact you the week of the class to confirm your enrollment. days prior to the class. Green Bay Botanical Garden cannot refund $9/Garden Member 7–9 pm Please dress according to the weather for all outdoor programs. No Experience Seeds to Snacks fees requested on or after the start date of a class or for sessions missed $12/General Public Advance tickets required. rain dates are planned. due to student illness or other personal situations. 7–9 pm (M) | 4:30–6 pm Lawn Seating: Thursday, July 15 Advance tickets required. $25/Garden Member Seeds to Snacks Lawn Seating: Concert $30/General Public (M) | 4:30–6 pm $25/Garden Member Series $10/Child (Ages 3–17 with Fan Photos $30/General Public F.B.I. & the one paid adult lawn ticket) It’s time for a throwback! Here are some of our favorite shots from the early years $10/Child (Ages 3–17 with Untouchable Horns Concert Cowles Terrace Seating: at the Garden. Remember to post your photos of the Garden on social media with Series one paid adult lawn ticket) (Mix of Soul, Jazz, R&B $35/Garden Member or tag us as your location and they may end up in our next newsletter! Valerie B. & the Boys Cowles Terrace Seating: & Pop) #mygbgarden $40/General Public (Contemporary R&B, Soul $35/Garden Member (M/R) | 6–8 pm Child discount not available. & Funk) $40/General Public $5/Garden Member (M/R) | 6–8 pm Child discount not available. Friday, August 13 $5/Garden Member Thursday, July 29 Friday, July 16 Seeds to Snacks Grand (M) | 4:30–6 pm Concert Grand Series Concert Sounds of Nashville Concert Series Series 7–9 pm Simply Billy Erin Krebs Quintet (Jazz) Advance tickets required. (Billy Joel tribute) (M/R) | 6–8 pm Lawn Seating: 7–9 pm $5/Garden Member $30/Garden Member 2001 1998 1997 1997 1997 Advance tickets required. $35/General Public Lawn Seating: $10/Child (Ages 3–17 with $20/Garden Member one paid adult lawn ticket) $25/General Public Cowles Terrace Seating: $10/Child (Ages 3–17 with $40/Garden Member one paid adult lawn ticket) $45/General Public Cowles Terrace Seating: Child discount not available. $30/Garden Member $35/General Public Child discount not available. 12 1987 1990 1997 2001 2001 13 Gathering Garden Enthusiasts Finding the Soil The idea for a community garden took root early on After visiting more than 30 potential sites in the greater with help from Green Bay Press–Gazette journalist, Ray Green Bay area, three options presented themselves, Pagel, and Brown County Extension agent, Ernie Ehrbar. but there was only one location that would work best The Partnership They formed the Gardeners Club of Green Bay (part of for a botanical garden: the national Men’s Garden Clubs of America), which A portion of land owned by Northeast Wisconsin promoted interest in horticulture, home landscaping and Technical Institute (NWTI) (now known as Northeast community gardening. This group regularly talked about Wisconsin Technical College). That Grew the the need for a public arboretum or botanical garden to boost Green Bay’s already culturally rich reputation. “We fell in love with the site when we saw it, because of the rolling hills, the old apple trees and its character,” Out of this club, Robert (Bob) Mongin, Green Bay’s first Landwehr said. landscape architect, and Paul Hartman, a Brown County Garden Extension Horticultural Agent, joined in on the dream The 90–acre area was part of the original 191 acres the of a botanical garden. Hartman worked with Tim Lang college bought in 1969, which included the entirety of (city forester) to create a subcommittee from the club, the old Larsen Orchard. Plants in the Urban Environment (PUE), to further explore It seemed as if everything was falling into place. With the concept. The committee also included several support from NWTI Dean Allen Ellingson, NWTI President people and founders who would be crucial to the Gerald Prindiville and Associate Dean of Agriculture Don creation of the Garden: Jerry Landwehr (first Horticulture Jaworski, the PUE group, now known as the Botanical Director), Glenn Spevacek (first Executive Director), Lee Garden subcommittee, presented to the NWTI Board Hansen, Gail Fischer, Jim Beard, Roger Murphy, Dave of Trustees in early 1980. They showcased the benefits Parsons and Sister Nivard Schaefer. of a botanical garden for the college, the Green Bay community and beyond and why hiring Francis Devos Rachel Mueller, Marketing & Communications Coordinator These committee members devoted much of their free time during the summer of 1978 to research the process of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Geoffrey Today, Green Bay Botanical Garden spans 47 acres full of natural Wisconsin scenes and features of creating a botanical garden, including visiting other Rausch of EPD Consultants (designer of Chicago Botanic more than 60,000 breathtaking plants and flowers. locations in Wisconsin and beyond to get more in–depth Garden) would be the right move. 25 years ago, it was an undeveloped area with limitless potential. Nearly 25 years before that, it was behind–the–scenes knowledge. The board didn’t agree and tabled any decisions on the an idea in the minds of a few passionate plant people. Here’s how almost 50 years of hard work, Their next step? Finding a spot that would give a botanical proposal, citing apprehension in letting outside groups determination and a special partnership got us to where we are today… garden room to grow. develop the Garden. 1991 1997 1988 1994 Stumpf Belvedere, NWTC (NWTI) signs Garden Fair moves Board hires Buettner Schierl Wellhouse two–year lease. to Larsen Road site. & Associates to and Gertrude B. develop first phase Nielsen Children’s of Master Plan, and Garden constructed. 1982 Martison Architects Jerry Landwehr GBBG, Inc. to develop Visitor creates first incorporates. Center. Garden of Lights.

1989 1995 Gail Fischer Visitor Center 1983 constructed. Board of successfully 1979 Directors coordinates 1992 1986 $25,000 fund PUE group meets appointed. NWTC agrees 1998 with NWTI (currently Garden reconfirms drive. to a 99–year Betty Rose Meyer Northeast Wisconsin NWTI site as top choice. lease for 30 Bridge, Cora Technical College, First Garden Fair held acres contingent Vanderperren NWTC). PUE explores at Chicago and North on successful Cottage Garden 1978 three potential sites 1984 Western Depot. Board campaign of 1993 & Meredith Paul Hartman forms for the Garden First annual establishes first office $1.4 million. Spevacek hired as Rose Cottage Plants in the Urban including 90 acres on meeting. Tax– and hires executive Executive Director. constructed. Environment (PUE). NWTI land. exempt status secretary. Capital campaign granted. exceeds goal. 1996 Donor Gate & Mabel Thome Fountain are 14 completed. Garden opens to the public. 15 Planting the Seed for Partnership Hartman reconvened their group to review all the potential including Landscape Installation, Landscape Technician, The college’s Landscape Technician Technical Diploma sites for a garden and in May 1986, the Garden’s Board Sustainable Agriculture or Plant Healthcare Management. is the only Wisconsin program hosted by an accredited agreed that the 90–acre NWTI site was still the ideal choice. institution that’s located on a botanical garden site. This time, it did fall into place. The college’s Board “This partnership allows our students to experience approved a lease agreement for 60 acres at one dollar a hundreds of different types of plants and landscaping year but still had one caveat: NWTC would only renew the techniques,” she says. “We are so grateful to be able lease if the development plan was successfully funded. to have the Garden for our students and staff to learn The Garden’s Board thought a long–term lease was and enjoy.” needed to ensure a permanent home for the Garden. Current Executive Director, Susan Garot, emphasizes the Over the next four years, negotiations continued. Thanks importance of this partnership for the community’s benefit. to support of NWTC President Prindiville and faculty “Looking back on our history, it’s clear we’re still here in no members like Jaworski, the college officially agreed to a Students in these programs can also use the Garden as a small part due to our willing partner, Northeast Wisconsin 99–year lease for 30 of the 60 acres in May 1992 once the “We had a plan and some ideas, but the group was not resource for their studies, including courses taken in the Technical College,” she says. “The last 25 years have Garden raised $1.4 million in its capital campaign. In 2000, ready. We had no memberships, no official status and no Landscape Horticulture Learning Center (built in 2006) and shown that we can do a lot of good together, whether the lease was updated giving the Garden a total of 47 community backing,” said Hartman. hands–on experience in the greenhouses they share with it’s for the community at large, the college students acres with the remaining 13 to be kept by the college for our Horticulture Team or skill–building with our Garden who build skills from first–hand field experience or simply While the subcommittee continued to meet, it would its landscape horticulture program. be a few years until they revisited their project. In 1982, Team through a variety of intern roles throughout the year. connecting people with plants all year long.” Seeing the Seed Sprout & Grow Spevacek came back to the group with a plan to renew “The center gives our students and staff the unique Historical details and quotes from “A Place for Everyone: Since the Garden opened in 1996, the partnership with their passion in building a botanical garden for the opportunity for hands–on learning on a 47–acre The History of Green Bay Botanical Garden” (Lee Somerville) NWTC has only flourished. community. With his leadership, the group incorporated ornamental lab with display gardens and natural have been referenced in this article. To learn more about into Green Bay Botanical Garden, Inc. and eventually In 2000, NWTC created a Landscape Horticulture areas” says Amy Kox, Dean of Trades & Engineering the Garden’s rich history, visit the WPS Trellis Gift Shop to obtained nonprofit status in 1984. They also formed their Program, which was originally a two–year certificate Technologies at NWTC. purchase a copy. first board with Spevacek, Hartman and David Parsons program that became a fully accredited Associate as officers, accompanied by directors: Mongin, Hansen, program. Today, students interested in Horticulture 2014 2019 Lawrence Krause, Lynn Kirkpatrick, Mike Hassler, Teri Wall, can enroll in programs related to the green industry Arendt Conifer Garden is Garden hosts first Polly O’Brien, Nan Schmechel and Gene Eisch. dedicated. Garden Fair homegrown summer celebrates its 30th year. Smith exhibit, Butterflies & 2005 Group/JJR begins design of the 2018 Blooms, with a focus 2006 Bay Area Daylily 2013 Grand Garden. Schneider Family on native butterflies. NWTC breaks Simurdiak Patio (BAD) Buds Grand Garden ground for the & Wos Garden 2000 plant a display opens & the first Landscape open on the East NWTC creates garden. Children’s 2016–17 nationally–touring Horticulture side of Schneider Perennial Performance Landscape Gardening Patch exhibit, Nature Learning Education Capital Campaign Horticulture Program. is relocated. Connects®: Art Center. Center. raises $6.5 million and NWTC agrees to lease Dennis Ledvina, with LEGO® construction on the additional 17 acres to Magnolia expert Bricks arrives. Schneider Family Grand the Garden. Summer and avid volunteer, 2012 Magnolia Collection concerts begin. Garden begins. contributes dozens Stumpf Hobbit recognized as a Volunteer Center is of trees to establish House opens. Mabel Magnolia Multisite constructed. ™ Magnolia Grove. Thome Patio is Collection , 2010 added to the West the only Plant

“Growing the side of Schneider MAINTENANCE PATH CollectionsARBOR STRUCTURE Network 2021 GARDEN ROOM Garden” Capital Education Center. (PCN)RETAINING WALL collection Garden celebrates PAVILION / STAGE & Endowment in the state of 25 years since WETLAND EDGE Campaign raises Wisconsin. grand opening SCHNEIDER EDUCATION CENTER SHELTER OR CONCESSIONS/ RESTROOM and hosts second $3.6 million to OVERLOOK WALL/ACCESSIBLE SEATING 1999 2001 2011 STAIRS ARBOR build Donald & PLAZA traveling exhibit, MABEL THOME PATIO Mary Hendrickson NWTC builds first Baer PerennialFIREPIT Patricia Schneider Washed Ashore: Art Johnson Wisconsin greenhouse on site. 2007 Garden opens. RETAINING Education Center. WALL FISCHER VISITOR CENTER to Save the Sea. Garden is named PAVILION AND SMALL PATIO Woodland Garden, Van Den Wymelenberg Renovated Fischer ARENDT CONIFER GARDEN Jenquine Pavilion Kaftan Lusthaus, Color & Foliage, Wood an All–America Visitor Center N Selections Display & Overlook 0’ 20’ 40’ 80’ 160’ Lux Rose Garden, Memorial Grove & Green and Schneider NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Grand Garden Amphitheatre 2021–2023 2004 Garden and King GRAND STAIRCASE: OPTION 1 Kress Oval Garden & Gold Hosta Society Garden. Education Funds raised for Garden Shade Garden are constructed. Display Gardens open. Center are both Expanded Children’s implements plant established. dedicated. Garden. Construction takes identification place & Children’s Garden system. officially reopens to 16 17 the public. Growing Green Thumbs Through the Years

Rachel Mueller, Marketing & Communications Coordinator which was a hot spot for kids. Barbara Heike was the classes, offer nature–inspired summer camps and so Garden’s first children's educator from 1997–2001, much more. The Garden also boosts learning in nature Educating those who cross paths with the Garden and also learn about them from local professionals, nurseries and she oversaw activities connected to the Nielsen through its paid internship programs, giving students connecting them with plants has been a crucial part of and clubs. The Fair eventually moved to the Garden site Children’s Garden–many programs she created continue opportunities to build skills in a variety of fields from our mission even before the Garden opened in 1996. on Larsen Road in 1992. in some form today. She also coordinated a weekly horticulture to marketing and events. When the founders were hard at work building up The Garden also coordinated day trips to other gardens Children’s Gardening Program where participants Last year, the Garden even increased its virtual impact, awareness of the Garden, fundraising for initial in the region and longer trips to places across North planted and maintained a small garden plot, grew reaching many in the community who were unable to be construction costs and negotiating lease agreements America including Missouri Botanical Garden, Royal flowers and vegetables and learned about nature. at the Garden physically during the pandemic. Both the with NWTC, they were also ensuring the community Botanic Garden in Hamilton, Ontario and more. Local “No matter how many times I walked through the Garden, Education and Horticulture Teams highlighted gardening could learn about plants, nature and gardening too. garden walks to both private and public gardens were there is always something new to discover,” says Kelle tips and tricks, the science behind plants and iconic also popular, giving people the chance to see plants Spevacek helped develop a Garden Symposium in the Hartman, Children & Family Educator from 2006–2020. “A scenes in nature. that were grown in the community. Mongin conducted mid–to–late 1980s that brought in a number of nationally new plant, a seed I’ve never seen before that I had to find the first walks, including a tour through perennial gardens “Education is at the core of what we do here at the known gardening experts like Kurt Bluemel, the “King out what it was, a question from a student that I couldn’t he planted at Joannes and Astor parks in Green Bay. In Garden,” says Linda Gustke, Director of Education & of Grasses.” Garden Fair began around this time as well answer and became my newest research project.” 2013, the walks were discontinued, and the Garden now Guest Experience. “Whether we’re teaching kids about with the first fair held at the old Chicago & North Western acts as a one–stop location to introduce visitors to home Over the years, the Education Team and its dedicated the importance of pollinators or a new gardener is taking Railroad depot in downtown Green Bay (now near the gardening and native plants. volunteers have expanded its offerings to include a wide a virtual class about seed starting, we’re here to connect home of Titletown Brewing Co.). Developed by Garden variety of ages and interests to suit the changing needs people with plants in whatever way possible.” board member Polly O’Brien, it was incredibly popular and By the Garden’s opening in 1996, staff established a of the community. They coordinate curriculum–based gave the community a chance to not only buy plants but children’s planting area (“A Garden of Our Own”) To learn more about educational opportunities at the field trips for schools, partner with instructors to teach 18 Garden, visit GBBG.org. 19 Board of Directors Executive Director Nobert Hill Susan Garot Todd Kane NON PROFIT ORG Pat Koleske US POSTAGE Officers Ron Melchert 2600 Larsen Rd | Green Bay, WI 54303 Diane Conway, Chair Laura Nelson, M.D. Terri Trantow, Vice Chair Murphy O’Hearn PAID Rob Servais, D.C., Secretary Jonie Paye GREEN BAY WI Bill Wangerin, Treasurer Nicole Polarek Judy Nagel, Past Chair Mike Raymaker PERMIT NO. 165 José Villa Directors Tom Arndt Advisors Cheri Galecke Lee C. Hansen Lise Gammeltoft Robert J. Janssen LoisGrace Golde Michael Salvo Kathy Hartman Jack Swelstad, M.D. We connect people with plants by providing year–round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires and refreshes.

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