Hands-on Plants Workshops
Learn something new and create a personalized project with our Hands-on Plants Workshops!
6-7:30pm on select Tuesdays
$60 per person; 20% discount for members.
Dress for the weather; this event will be completely outdoors. Meet at the potager.
April 9 – Spring Wreaths
Create a delightful wreath to adorn your door! Use grapevines from the gardens to shape the wreath, and choose from a selection of silk flowers and bows to finish your wreath. All materials provided. Deadline to register is April 5.
May 21 – Garden Bouquet in Ink and Watercolor
Join celebrated local watercolor artist, Nancy Laliberte, for an evening of painting in the Gardens. Each guest will receive a small arrangement of flowers from the Gardens to use as inspiration for their 8×10” watercolor painting. All materials provided. Deadline to register is May 17.
Hands-on Plants Kids!
Want to sign up, but have a kiddo you need to bring along? Sign them up for Hands-on Plants KIDS! While you enjoy a relaxing evening learning something new, your child can do the same! HOP Kids workshops will have a theme similar to the corresponding adult workshop. An adult caregiver for the child must be enrolled in the corresponding adult HOP. Ages 3-12.
Lunch and Learn Sessions
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your bag lunch while learning something new about a variety of Gardens and nature topics from our experienced staff and area experts! Meet in the red yurt.
Tuesdays, March-April at 11:30 am
$5 per person; free for members.
Registration required. Deadline to register is 9am the day before.
April 2 – Summer Annuals
April 9 – Transplanting and Dividing
April 16 – Gardening to Attract Birds
April 23 – Proper Tree Planting Techniques
Birding with the Boss
Discover the beauty of Wausau’s Happy Place as you spot enchanting birds and learn fascinating facts, led by the Gardens’ Executive Director, Darcie! Bring your curiosity. Come alone or bring a friend—we’re all about building a nature-loving community!
Fridays May 31-June 21 and Aug 23-Sept 13 at 7:30 am
Free for all. Registration is not required, but appreciated.
Best for adults. Dress according to the weather; this program is all outdoors! Bring your own binoculars or borrow some of ours, and be sure to wear comfy walking shoes. Meet at the front gate.
Crafts & Cocoa
Bring a project you’re working on and cozy up in our yurt with a mug of cocoa for an evening of crafting. Collaborate, socialize, and connect with people that have similar interests.
First and third Tuesdays of the month through April at 5 pm
$5 per person; free for members.
Registration is not required, but appreciated.
Cash at the door only. Meet at the red yurt, just past the kitchen garden pavilion.
Yoga in the Gardens
Breathe in the fresh air as you practice yoga in the Gardens with local yoga instructors. Yoga for everybody & every body.
Mondays, June-August at 6 pm
$10 per person, cash only.
Registration is not required.
Bring your own yoga mat. Meet in the event lawn.
