Olbrich Gardens Open House

press release: On Saturday, February 18, we're throwing the doors open for our annual Open House - a full day of fun, learning, food, art, and community!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE Admission for EVERYONE! Olbrich Botanical Gardens - Garver Feed Mill Campus

Olbrich Gardens' Annual Open House.................................................................10 am - 4 pm

• SNACKS -  available for purchase

Bloom Bake Shop - 10 am - 1 pm

Crescendo Coffee - 10 am-1 pm 

• EXHIBIT - Orchid Escape, featuring Under the Glass Top (Bolz Conservatory)

• Discovery Cart Pop-Up - Orchid Fun Facts & Activities

• ACTIVITIES (while supplies last) -

• Seed exploration
• Leaf mask making
• Orchid watercolor postcards
• Community Collaboration Art Activity

• TOURS - Self-guided Greenhouse Tours, starting at 10 a.m.
• DEMONSTRATIONS

• Leave the Leaves - Meet the micro-organisms that make our soil healthier and  help plants grow stronger.
• See what's buzzing with our native bees.

• GIFTS - Sustainable, fair trade gems at Olbrich's Gift Shop

Live music - Singer-songwriter carisa (Bolz Conservatory)........................................10:30 am  & 1 pm

Pour’n Yer Heart Out, FeLion Studios’ community iron pour (Olbrich)...................12 pm - 4ish pm

At Garver:

Dane County Farmers’ Late Winter Market (Garver).................................................8 am - 12 pm

Canvas - Garver Feed Mill Gallery - FeLion Studio's iron work pop-up exhibition..............8 am - 6 pm

Brunch at the Garver Lounge (Garver)....................................................................................10 am - 3 pm

"After Party with the Artisan" cocktails and live music in the Garver Lounge..........................6 - 9:30 pm

Most activities are free - food & beverage available for purchase.