5:30 p.m. May 8 / Photo Opp will host a walk around the Van der Brohe Arboretum to capture the new life that spring brings to the grounds. This event is great for amateur through professional photographers, with opportunities to collaboratively learn and share photography skills and ideas during our walk. Attendees will have … Read More
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 / Master Naturalist Felicia Hennessy will guide visitors through the science of snow formation, including how temperature, moisture and dust affect snowflakes. The session will also introduce participants to William “Snowflake” Bentley, the first person to photograph a single snowflake. Some activities may take place outdoors, so attendees … Read More
2 p.m. Feb. 21 / Member event! A guided hike that ends with a gourmet hot chocolate experience. This event is for 2026 members. You may sign up for a membership during the RSVP process to attend the event. Existing members will receive a promo code for a free ticket. Members are allowed 1 guest each. … Read More
5 to 8 p.m. March 26 / The Van der Brohe Arboretum is excited to bring this bird trivia game to Two Rivers! Birds & Brews Trivia is hosted by creator Steve Waller, a Marquette area naturalist and environmental educator. Participants will play two rounds of bird trivia and learn about the importance of … Read More
9 a.m. to noon April 18 / Trees are limited to 3 per person. Tree species availability based on first-come, first-serve.Your RSVP does not guarantee a tree but does help us plan.
Bundle up and kick off 2026 with a stroll at the Arboretum! Kick off the new year with some fresh air and exercise! We will gather in the main parking lot and walk a dedicated route on the trail. Our hike will be about 1 mile, exact route to be determined. This event is … Read More
As our team at Van der Brohe Arboretum reflects on the past year and focuses on implementing our goals to truly make VDBA a community green space for all to enjoy, we’re working toward developing an exciting calendar of events for 2026. All events listed are tentative and subject to change. CLICK HERE to … Read More
Starting in 2026, Van der Brohe Arboretum will offer Green Guardian Society membership for annual membership. Members keep the grounds and trails beautiful and free for all to enjoy. By becoming a member, you are showcasing your commitment to … A big change for the coming year will be the increase in monthly events … Read More
We were so thankful to have volunteer groups from Orion Energy Systems and NextEra Energy Point Beach help out this fall with updating our tree protection to keep our young trees safe from deer rubs this season, giving each tree a better chance at successfully establishing and growing! 🌳🌳🌳 We also had some heavy … Read More
Several environmental projects will add to our calendar of events during 2026 thanks to an exciting new partnership with the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory (LMBO). LMBO’s mission is to advance the conservation of birds in Wisconsin and throughout the Western Great Lakes Region through coordinated research, monitoring, and education. LMBO is based in Port … Read More
