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
Meet our new team! Founder John Durbrow has formally stepped down from his positions at VDBA. As the arboretum now enters this new chapter, we remain especially committed to seeing VDBA thrive not only as a conservation space, but as a vital community resource for generations to come.… Read More
We’re delighted to share a special wildlife sighting that recently took place right here at the Van der Brohe Arboretum. Longtime friend, neighbor, and supporter Joel Trick captured a beautiful series of photos of a family of Red Foxes making their home on the arboretum grounds this spring. Joel spotted at least six young … Read More
Updated 4/30/25—the Nesting Boxes are attracting residents! The Van Der Brohe Arboretum is working in partnership with Two Rivers High School students by helping to support their conservation-based research projects.… Read More
We are deeply grateful to the Two Rivers Rotary Club for their generous donation to Van der Brohe Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary! Rotary members Betty Bittner and Tim Schroeder stopped by to present the check in front of our arboretum sign. The Rotary Club has always been a wonderful supporter and friend to the … Read More
Wisconsin is home to about 20 different species of bumble bees. Their role in pollinating flowering plants is crucial—not just for the natural world but also for human agriculture. US bee populations have steadily declined over the past few decades. The importance of bees cannot be overstated, as they are responsible for pollinating 80% … Read More
VDBA extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s sale. … Read More
This past year, students of the Two Rivers High School “Raiders Manufacturing” initiative led by Justin Casper fabricated donor recognition posts installed throughout the grounds. … Read More
Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary would like to thank all who participated in monitoring the avian population on the grounds during 2023 using the eBird website.… Read More
