VDBA Volunteers Host a Hike Around the Grounds VDBA Board Chair Erin Gonnerman will host a casual hike around the grounds starting at 6:30 p.m. July 16. She’ll provide updates on things happening at the Arboretum, answer questions and share her favorite things about enjoying a walk at VDBA. Meet in the main parking lot … Read More
Local coffee roaster Barnwood Coffee will offer freshly roasted and brewed coffee for sale in the Van der Brohe parking lot. Kickstart your hike with a little caffeine, then hit the trails! Barnwood Coffee will be available from 8 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: Serving Bird-Friendly Coffee Barnwood Coffee offers bird-friendly coffee … Read More
5:30 p.m. July 29 / Photo Opp will host a walk around the Van der Brohe Arboretum to capture the beautiful color that blooms across the grounds in the heart of summer. This event is great for amateur through professional photographers, with opportunities to collaboratively learn and share photography skills and ideas during our … Read More
1:30 p.m. September 26 / Photo Opp will host a walk around the Van der Brohe Arboretum to capture the beautiful color that blooms across the grounds in the heart of summer. This event is great for amateur through professional photographers, with opportunities to collaboratively learn and share photography skills and ideas during our … Read More
6 p.m. June 11 / The Science of Healthy Soils Understand the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect soil quality and health and how to improve soil quality in your garden and landscape. Workshop is hosted by Allen Pyle, Horticulture Outreach Specialist of UW-Madison Extension. This workshop will be hosted in our Propagation … Read More
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
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.
We were thrilled to host just more than 100 visitors at our annual Garden Wine Walk on October 11. Guests enjoyed a stroll through our scenic grounds, stopping at nine Franciscan Garden wine stations to sample a selection of local wines & appetizers. Thank you so much to everyone who attended, and also to … Read More
Wine Walk – 3 to 6 p.m. As autumn colors peak, guests will stroll through our scenic grounds, stopping at nine Franciscan Garden wine stations to sample a selection of local wines & appetizers. It’s a peaceful, picturesque way to experience the arboretum in fall. Tickets include 9 wine samples, appetizers & souvenir glass.Additional … Read More
