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Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. to Host Family Friendliness as a Workforce Strategy Seminar

Wisconsin employers face a long-term human resources shortage that requires a strategic approach to address.

Join Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. CC&R and Family Friendly Workplaces for a seminar to learn more about this long-term challenge and to discuss what you can do to help solve it.

Who Should Attend?

Senior Leaders
Human Resources
Economic Development Partners

When: Monday, December 15th

Time: Doors open at 7:30 a.m., program at 8:00 a.m.

Where: 111 N. Roosevelt St., Green Bay, WI 54301

Refreshments and a light breakfast will be provided.

Goodwill NCW Proud to SErve Those Who’ve Served

On November 11, Americans will honor the men and women who have served our country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, more than 17 million men and women in the United States are veterans. As military veterans return to civilian life, the need for coordinated job services for this population is critical to support their re-integration.

“We owe our veterans a huge debt”, Kayla Countney, Manager of Mission Relations

at Goodwill NCW said. “We stand in awe of the courage and commitment of our armed forces and are honored to help so many veterans find employment when returning to civilian life.”

In 2024, Goodwill NCW supported veterans in building new skills for non-military jobs, increasing their median hourly wage by $10.50 and eliminating the employment barriers they often face. One such veteran is Richard Flirt, recent winner of Goodwill NCW’s Veteran of the Year.

After leaving the military, Richard developed issues with PTSD and was having difficulty finding work that fit his talents and goals. Through Career EXCELerate™ (a program of Goodwill NCW, in partnership with Rawhide and Fox Valley Technical College), Richard discovered a new path: truck driving. He enrolled in the program, earned his CDL at no cost, and passed his required tests in just 10 days. He completed the program at the top of his class and, shortly after, secured a job with Legacy Trucking. Now Richard has achieved a level of financial stability that has allowed him to buy a new truck, a new boat, renovate his house, and travel. “I never had someone else invest in me, besides the military, as much as Goodwill,” Richard says. “I’m forever grateful.”

In appreciation for their service, Goodwill NCW stores offer a 10% military discount every Wednesday to active members of the military, veterans, police, firefighters and EMS. Join Goodwill NCW this Veterans Day in recognizing the service and sacrifice of the more than 17 million Americans who have served our country as part of our armed services by helping them find meaningful work.

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About Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment. We are committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of our communities. We empower individuals and families, creating a lasting impact by breaking cycles of poverty and transforming lives through skill-building for sustained employment and improved financial stability. We see people for who they are and believe in the power of work, within our retail stores and workplaces throughout our community. We are proud of the life-changing impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Learn more at goodwillncw.org.

Patrick Buranicz, DO, Now PRoviding Family MEdicine Care at Prevea St. Mary’s Health CEnter

Prevea Health is proud to welcome Dr. Patrick Buranicz, a recent graduate of Prevea Health’s family medicine residency program and family medicine physician. He is now seeing patients at Prevea St. Mary’s Health Center, 1860 Shawano Ave. in Green Bay, and is the first family medicine provider at this location, adding another convenient place to receive primary care.

Dr. Buranicz provides routine care for all ages, including newborns, children, adults and elderly. As a primary care physician, he uses preventive medicine, medication management, patient education and family planning in his care plans. In the office, Dr. Buranicz also performs basic procedures like joint injections and mole removals.

“I am passionate about collaborating with people for expert-guided, holistic and autonomous patient-centered care. Working with patients of all ages and background, as well as with their family, I share my medical knowledge and compassion to help guide them to make the best decision for their health,” shares Dr. Buranicz. “Together as a team, we will create an understanding of the medical concerns and situation, identify how to best heal or improve to positively impact their individual health, and strive for preventive care to keep them as healthy and happy as possible.”

Dr. Buranicz earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, Missouri. He is board eligible for the American Board of Family Medicine board certification, and completed his residency in Green Bay, Wisconsin at MCW-Prevea Health Family Medicine Residency.

Appointments can be scheduled with Dr. Buranicz by calling (920) 496-4770 or online at https://www.prevea.com/providers/patrick-buranicz

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About Prevea Health

Prevea Health is a community of passionate and accomplished physicians, caregivers and staff working together to provide exceptional health care. Patients have trusted Prevea with their medical care needs since 1996 when the organization was founded in Green Bay, Wis. Today, Prevea provides primary care and a wide range of specialty medical care in clinic, hospital, and workplace settings across Northeast Wisconsin. It is partnered with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) which operates hospitals in Wisconsin. For more information about Prevea Health, visit www.prevea.com.

Nancy Armbrust Impact Award Accepting Nominations Through December 15

Do you know a woman who empowers and inspires others while improving our community? If so, nominations are now open for the Nancy Armbrust Impact Award!

Schreiber Foods created the award in 2018 to honor Nancy Armbrust, a retired Schreiber Foods executive, for her community advocacy and leadership. It has since been awarded annually to recognize a woman who, like Armbrust, has made a lasting impact on our community.

Given in partnership with Schreiber Foods and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the award includes a grant of $5,000 to be awarded to the recipient’s nonprofit organization of choice that supports women and girls through the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay’s biannual grant cycle.

Community members are encouraged to nominate a woman who meets the following criteria:

A woman who contributes time and talent to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
Actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
Empowers women and inspires girls by being a role model for others to emulate.
Creates an environment within organization(s) that value women’s accomplishments and contributions.
Made a significant impact in Brown, Kewaunee, and/or Oconto counties through both their business and community involvement.
Strong nominations include concrete examples, stories, and measurable impact. Nominations should be no longer than 500 words.
Exclusions: Recipients can only win the award one time. Active Women’s Fund Advisory Board members and active Greater Green Bay Community Foundation staff.

Nomination timeline is November 1 – December 15, 2025. More information and the nomination form can be found at https://womensfundgb.org/about/nancy-armbrust-impact-award/.

The winner will be recognized at Impactful, an event by the Women’s Fund in March.

Previous award recipients include: Nancy Armbrust, Dr. Brookh Lyons, Dr. Michelle Langenfeld, Chris Woleske, Dr. Chelsea Faase, Robyn Davis, Bridget O’Connor and Brighid Riordan.

Dr. Esra Siddeek Now PRoviding Osteopathic and Sports Medicine Care at Prevea Allouez Health Center

Prevea Health is proud to announce Dr. Esra Siddeek, a fellowship trained and board certified osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine and sports medicine physician is now seeing patients at the Prevea Allouez Health Center, 1821 S. Webster Ave. in Green Bay.

Dr. Siddeek specializes in combining hands-on structural assessment and osteopathic manipulative treatments with rehabilitation and lifestyle guidance. This combination of care, including procedures like joint and trigger point injections, along with non-operative orthopedic care and prolotherapy offer her patients relief from pain. Additionally, she provides concussion management.

“My philosophy in osteopathic medicine centers on treating the whole individual—mind, body and spirit to optimize performance,” says Dr. Siddeek. “During medical school, I enjoyed performing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for patients during my clinical rotations and I am always eager to apply the stretching and mobilization techniques that I have learned as a student athletic trainer whenever possible. Being able to apply OMT skills to sports medicine has been very helpful with treating athletes from an alternative and conservative perspective.”

Dr. Siddeek earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and completed her residency at the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Still Opti/Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, Mo. She completed her fellowship in Primary Care/Sports Medicine at Campbell University, Buies Creek, N.C. and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

Appointments with Dr. Siddeek can be scheduled by calling (920) 272-3333 or online at: prevea.com. At the Prevea Allouez Health Center, Dr. Siddeek is also one of 7 providers on the concussion care team.

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About Prevea Health

Local Partners Host Food Drive to Support Unpaid Federal Workers

In response to the ongoing government shutdown, local airlines, vendors and airport partners at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) are stepping up to support unpaid federal workers. Organizations such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, AvFlight, Jet Air, Hertz and Enterprise are just a few that are generously donating food and supplies. They are also asking the public to join the effort to help local, federally employed transportation safety and aviation professionals and their families.

“Our staff is like family,” said Delta Air Lines Station Manager Sandra Samuelson. “These are the people who make our communities and skies safe. At the end of the day, they must go home and provide for their families. Our goal is to make that as easy as possible during this time.”

A food and pantry drive is now open to collect non-perishable items and household essentials for federal workers. Requested items include:

Canned goods (soups, beans, fruit, vegetables)
Pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter
Shelf-stable snacks (granola bars)

Donations can be dropped off at the Delta ticket counter, with convenient parking available in front of the terminal entrances. The public is also encouraged to follow Delta’s social media channels for updates on specific needs, such as diapers and baby formula. Monetary donations are being accepted and will be used by Delta staff to purchase additional pantry items.

In addition to the food pantry, several airlines and their partners are hosting weekly luncheons during the workday for employees.

“Twice a week, we are all coming together to provide fresh meals for our workers,” said Samuelson. “All of the local vendors — from the commercial airlines to the fixed based operators and car rental agencies — are teaming up to bring some relief for those who continue to serve without pay.”

The local partners are committed to continuing these luncheons and collecting donations until the shutdown ends.

Green Bay Botanical Garden Takes FIrst Place in 2025 AAS Display Garden Landscape Design Challenge

For the challenge, AAS provided the gardens with recent AAS Winner seeds and plants. The gardens had the option to also incorporate older AAS Winners in their design to give a historical aspect to their display, if desired. Gardens were encouraged to hold educational events (especially appropriate this year) to share the story of All-America Selections and AAS Winners.

Gardens are divided into three categories based on the number of visitors per year:

Category I: fewer than 10,000 visitors per year

Category II: 10,001 – 100,000 visitors per year

Category III: Over 100,000 visitors per year

All-America Selections recognizes and thanks the contest judges who are industry experts in the field of horticulture and landscaping:

Ron Cramer, Retired, Sakata Ornamentals and AAS Former President

Barbara Wise, Marketing, Crescent Garden

Helen Battersby, Garden Writer/Speaker, Toronto Gardens

Penny Merritt-Price, Product Development Manager, Young’s Plant Farm

AAS is proud to announce the following winning gardens from the 2024 Design Challenge:

Category III: Over 100,000 visitors per year

First Place Winner: Green Bay Botanical Garden in Green Bay, Wisconsin

The AAS Landscape design at Green Bay Botanical Garden successfully integrated the STEAM acronym (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) with a botanical twist. The design featured a spiral garden bed representing the Fibonacci sequence (Math) and reused plastic sculptures connecting to sustainability and the Washed Ashore exhibit (Art). Engineering was demonstrated through various accessible raised beds and an adapted ladder trellis for vertical growing. Technology utilized QR codes on plant labels to link visitors to detailed AAS Winner information. As a cornerstone of the theme, Science highlighted principles of botany, pollination, and nutrition. The immersive garden provided guests with a beautiful and educational experience, ensuring the impact of the planting lingered long after their visit.

Second Place Winner: Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The trial garden display at Boerner Botanical Gardens featured a distinctive STEAM Train built to reflect the 2025 AAS theme. Utilizing the long bed, the designer constructed a train with each “car” representing a different STEAM discipline, planted exclusively with past and present AAS Winners. The project incorporated a unique train engine and cow catcher built from scrap metal by an Ironworkers Local 8 member. Educational efforts included information cards linking plants to each STEAM concept for visiting school groups. The display proved highly popular, serving as a photo opportunity and educational focal point for both school children and general visitors, generating local news coverage and social media interest.

Category II: 10,001 – 100,000 visitors per year

First Place Winner: Purdue Extension-Marion County Demonstration Garden in Indianapolis, Indiana

Extension Master Gardener volunteers, in collaboration with the local Purdue University Extension office, planned, planted, and maintained the Purdue Extension Marion County Demonstration Garden. The garden achieved a new daily visitor record of 1,039 people during the Indiana State Fair, with guests seeking design ideas and solutions to gardening issues. New AAS Winners like Petunia Dekko Maxx Pink and Pepper Pick-N-Pop Yellow were visitor favorites. The garden prominently featured a “Living Classroom” banner and dedicated signage to illustrate the STEAM curriculum. This included a Pi Trail (Math), an F1 Hybrid explanation (Science), a Flower Tower demonstration (Engineering), and QR codes (Technology) for plant lists and construction guides, effectively turning the display into a popular and engaging educational experience.

Second Place Winner: McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota

McCrory Gardens titled its 2025 AAS Design Garden, “The Art of Curiosity in the Pigment Garden: Art, Science, and Horticulture Converge.” Inspired by a conference presentation, garden staff created a feature showcasing AAS Winners and other species capable of producing natural dyes. Every plant label included its scientific name, dye color, and the specific plant part used. The design incorporated a wide range of AAS Winners, from vintage classics to modern selections, including Marigold ‘Mango Tango’ and Basil ‘Dark Opal.’ Educational signs explained the dye extraction process, highlighting the intersection of Horticulture, Science, and Art. Visitors expressed fascination and surprise at the diverse potential of the pigment garden.

Third Place Winner: Horticultural Art Society Demonstration Garden in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Horticultural Art Society (HAS) successfully integrated STEAM principles into their public garden by developing structured, interactive educational activities. The design included a Garden Library with an AAS Infographic and multi-level Scavenger Hunts, alongside raised plant troughs demonstrating square foot and companion gardening (Math/Science) and water-saving irrigation (Engineering). To promote ecological awareness, a functional worm box and a pollinator house offered hands-on learning. Art was emphasized through recycled material sculptures and creatively painted elements. These dynamic, educational features have notably increased visitor engagement, especially among young children, promoting sustainable living and environmental stewardship throughout the community.

Category I: fewer than 10,000 visitors per year

First Place Winner: Penn State Ext Lancaster County Master Gardeners’ Idea Gardens in Mannheim, Pennsylvania

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Idea Gardens successfully incorporated STEAM concepts into their 2025 display, featuring numerous educational signs with AAS branding. They hosted four well-attended Open Houses and various activities, including creating seed balls and planting in paper pots, alongside a “Garden Quest” for adults. Two visiting art associations were inspired to paint the gardens, adding to the visual appeal. AAS Winners, including the grand Sunflower ‘Concert Bell’, were strategically planted for color and height. All AAS produce was donated to the “Adopt-A-Pantry” food program. Approximately 1,700 known visitors toured the gardens, enjoying the engaging activities and the educational display of AAS and STEAM concepts.

Second Place Winner: Kansas State Univ Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Olathe, Kansas

The Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners at the K-State Olathe Horticulture and Research Center designed their AAS Display Garden to be a demonstration and teaching garden centered on the STEAM theme. A primary goal was creating an easily accessible, self-guided tour using QR codes and a video presentation, limiting verbiage and maximizing photos for all ages. The design successfully incorporated all five STEAM elements, highlighted by paintbrush sculptures and a central color wheel. Visitors and fellow Master Gardeners praised the healthy plants, overall aesthetic, and the integrated use of QR codes and AAS plant markers, allowing them to fully understand the educational application of STEAM within the garden space.

Third Place Winner: Community Arboretum at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia

Horticulture student interns at the college developed the AAS garden design, unifying the STEAM theme through the Fibonacci Sequence. The sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34) was visually represented by a spiral of zinnia cultivars. Each numerical block corresponded to a STEAM discipline, such as five blocks for the Science section, which depicted a plant cell. Engineering featured a hexagon-shaped bed representing a honeycomb, while the Art section was shaped like an artist’s pallet. Technology displayed cucumbers on trellises, symbolizing biomimicry. Visitors were particularly impressed by the detailed interpretation of the Fibonacci Sequence, validating the student-led planning, preparation, and installation of the complex display.

Honorable Mentions:

· Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida Co. Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens

· Cutler Botanic Garden

· University of MN North Central Research and Outreach Center

· Montpelier Kids Garden

· Lee College Horticulture Program

· Boone Country Extension Demonstration Garden

· Teaching Garden at Woodward Park

· The Museum of Science and Industry Garden

Winners in each category can be found on the AAS website.

For more information about the contest winners or how to participate in 2026, contact Diane Blazek, All-America Selections.

ISG Celebrates Employees Ownership Month by Launching the ISG Impact FUnd

ISG, a 100% employee-owned firm through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), is proud to announce the launch of the ISG Impact Fund. This program is designed to amplify the generosity of its employee owners and strengthen the communities where they live and work. As a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, ISG is committed to making a lasting impact.

The launch coincides with Employee Ownership Month, a time when ISG celebrates the power and purpose of employee ownership. An ownership mindset is at the core of everything ISG does. With each employee owner personally invested in the firm’s success, they bring passion and design expertise to their clients and projects. Clients benefit from a fully engaged team whose collective knowledge keeps their best interests at the forefront, while community members see the positive impact of the firm’s work and team’s volunteer efforts.

ISG has a long history of giving back through corporate sponsorships and charitable contributions. The ISG Impact Fund adds greater intention, consistency, and transparency to the firm’s giving. It empowers employee owners to take an active role in directing where contribution dollars go. It also encourages giving by offering a matching structure, reinforcing ISG’s owner-driven approach to philanthropy.

The ISG Impact Fund matches up to $250 in charitable donations per employee annually. Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with ISG’s core values of being dynamic, working together, earning respect, responding quickly, and being empathetic. The new program allows employee owners to support causes that matter most to them and their communities, while also aligning with ISG’s mission.

As part of this year’s Employee Ownership Month celebration, ISG invited employee owners to nominate and vote for a nonprofit to receive the first ISG Impact Fund donation. The selected organization was Hunger Task Force based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With a mission to prevent hunger and malnutrition, Hunger Task Force ensures families have food on the table while working toward long-term solutions to end hunger. Their work is rooted in understanding community needs and responding with action.

Team members from ISG’s Brookfield, Wisconsin office have assisted the organization through volunteer efforts to support residents across eastern Wisconsin. As the winning nonprofit, Hunger Task Force received a monetary donation.

“It is inspiring to see our employee owners support an organization that’s close to home and doing great work,” says Chelsea Davis, ISG ESOP Committee member and Brookfield office leader, “The ISG Impact Fund match program is a powerful way for us to extend our impact beyond the workplace.”

ISG’s Employee Ownership Month celebration also included contributions to runner-up organizations, acknowledging the meaningful work they do in local communities. Runner up organizations were: Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) in Northwest Arkansas, CASA in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Leader Valley in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

In addition to financial support, ISG continues to invest in hands-on service through its Impact Day program, which provides each employee owner with eight hours of paid time off annually to volunteer with organizations they care about. These programs balance acts of giving with acts of service, strengthening the connections that make communities thrive.

Together, ISG’s Impact Fund and Impact Day demonstrate the firm’s ongoing commitment to community, employee engagement, and client partnerships. Visit the ISG website to learn more about their Employee Ownership culture.

Stay connected to other firm events and news by visiting ISG’s newsroom.

About ISG

ISG, a 100% ESOP firm, has a rich history, which extends over 50 years of building trusting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the community. As a full-service architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm with 600+ professionals in offices in Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, ISG provides exceptional services, strategies, and guidance to a wide range of markets nationwide. To learn more about ISG, visit ISGInc.com.

NEW Zoo & Adventure Park to Honor Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will once
again offer free admission* to the NEW Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour for veterans,
active-duty military personnel, and their immediate families. In the Mayan Restaurant, our guests of
honor can enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, or soda along with cookies while supplies
last. The Gift Shop will also offer a 20% discount for veterans on all regularly priced items.

The NEW Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in November – including on all upcoming
holidays! If you need somewhere to rest and warm up during your walk around the zoo, you can
always pop into the Mayan Restaurant and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee, too. The
restaurant is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weather and staffing permitted).

The Neil Anderson Canopy Tour opens daily at 9:00 a.m., with the final tour departing at 3:30 p.m.
except on Thanksgiving Day when it will be closed. Fat tire bike rentals are also available at the
Adventure Park Base Camp Building daily starting at 9:00 a.m. whenever trails are open. The
Adventure Park’s zip lines, climbing wall, and ropes challenge course are closed for the season.
*Special free admission discounts are available only at the door and not through advanced online ticket sales.

Garden of Lights Returns to Green Bay Botanical Garden with New Interactive Light Displays & Themed Bright Nights

As the days grow shorter and winter approaches, Green Bay Botanical Garden is preparing to light up the night with Garden of Lights presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation!

Starting Friday, November 28, enjoy a stroll on a one-mile path filled with luminous lightscapes, sparkling outdoor scenes, and endless magical moments. Experience the shimmer and shine of more than 40 nature-themed light displays, including two brand new displays: an interactive Tic Tac Snow game and a thrilling Aurora in Bloom laser show. Plus, get tickets for themed Bright Nights including Kids Glow Free, Afterglow (21+), and more!

There are also accessible ways to experience the light show! Guests can purchase tickets for a whimsical ride in a horse-drawn wagon, or make a reservation for a Golf Cart Tour of the displays. Purchase tickets ahead of time for the best seat in the house with a stunning view of the displays.

While exploring the show, guests are invited to enjoy a snack or warm beverage at the Concessions Building on the WPS Foundation Plaza. Be sure to stop by the Fischer Visitor Center as well, which is full of fun activities for kids of all ages. In the Visitor Center, guests can shop for gifts in the WPS Trellis Gift Shop, enjoy the Green Bay Area Model Railroaders Club display, send a letter to Santa, and discover other fun activities during theme nights!

To learn more about the Garden and this beloved community event, call 920.490.9457 or visit GBBG.org/Lights.

Dates & Times

November 28-30

December 4-7

December 11-14

December 18-23

December 26-30

4:30-9 pm

Closed: November 27, December 24-25, 31, January 1-4

Guests have 30 minutes after the selected entry time to arrive. Entry times are every 30 minutes beginning at 4:30 pm with last entry at 8:30 pm (7 pm for wagon riders). Lights out at 9 pm.

Bright Nights

Afterglow (21+): Saturday, November 29

Toast to a night that shines bright! Leave the wagons and strollers at home, and enjoy an evening that shimmers just for you. Open to adults ages 21+ only.

Kids Glow Free

Your family night just got brighter! Kids 12 & under get free Walking Tickets with one paid adult Value Night ticket. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Wagon rides are not available due to limited capacity.

Frozen Magic

Let it glow! Meet Anna and Elsa, pose for photos, and be inspired by the magic, ice, and light of the North Wind. Included with Garden of Lights ticket. Frozen Magic experiences conclude at 8:30 pm, but guests may continue to enjoy the lights until 9 pm.

Reindeer Cheer

Celebrate the magic of Santa’s reindeer with themed activities, festive photo ops, and twinkling lights. Included with Garden of Lights ticket. Reindeer Cheer experiences conclude at 8:30 pm, but guests may continue to enjoy the lights until 9 pm.

Other Activities

Photos with Santa

Select dates before Christmas

November 28, 30, December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 | 5–8 pm

Get your photos with Santa! Check our website before your visit for updates on availability. Photo packages have an additional fee.

Letters to Santa

All Nights Through December 23 | 4:30–9 pm
Bring your letters to Santa to place in his North Pole Mailbox.

Natural Holiday Trees
All Nights | 4:30–9 pm
Check out our natural holiday trees featuring ornaments and decorations made from flowers and plants found in the Garden!

Green Bay Area Model Railroaders Club
All Nights Through December 23 | 4:30–9 pm
Check out their display this year with stunning scenery and detailed model trains.

WPS Trellis Gift Shop

All Nights | 4:30–8:30 pm

Pick up a unique ornament, browse selections from local makers, or treat yourself (or a friend) to a new gardening tool. Stop in while you’re here for WPS Garden of Lights or visit us during the week – shop hours are the same as the Garden’s.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online at GBBG.org/Lights.

Adult Garden members receive a $3 discount per ticket every event night, and can buy additional tickets at this discounted rate based on their membership level.

Event capacity is limited, so purchase your dated and timed entry tickets early and in advance to ensure your desired date is available.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride

Includes a half-mile walk on paved paths through the upper areas of the light show before the start of the wagon ride (over mulched paths). Transport assistance to the wagon ride area is available, please ask at Admissions. Tickets for the Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride must be purchased in advance. Walking tickets cannot be upgraded at the door.

There are three large steps up into the horse-drawn wagon, so individuals with limited mobility are strongly encouraged to bring someone to assist with boarding the wagon.

Accessible Golf Cart Ride

Wheelchair and motorized scooter users and up to three other guests can receive a golf cart ride around the .4 miles of the lower gardens mulched pathways. Mobility device users need to be able to get into the golf cart without their wheelchair or motorized scooter (no ramp available). Their party can assist them if needed.

Guests will need to purchase an Accessible Golf Cart Ticket at least 24 hours in advance before their preferred date (and Walking Tickets for the up to three additional members of their party). The ticket also includes a half-mile Walking Tour of the paved pathways in the upper gardens after the golf cart ride.

Questions? Contact our Events Team at events@gbbg.org or 920.490.9457.

Group Rates
Reduced-rate tickets are available for groups of 25 or more. Tickets must be purchased from the Events Team at least two weeks in advance at 920.593.5662 or events@gbbg.org.

Event Sponsors

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation; Boldt; Community First Credit Union; IBEW Local 158; K.C. Stock Foundation; Nicolet National Bank; Sunbelt Rentals; Seiner Tree & Shrub Care, LLC; Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc.; Festival Foods; Green Bay Packers Give Back; Green Bay Packaging George Kress Foundation; Meijer; OSMS; Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc.; Schneider; TDS; US 400 Pipe Trades; Dar Stumpf; US Bank; Mary Zaborski; Cellcom; CoVantage Credit Union; Fox Communities Credit Union; Hemophilia Outreach Center; Janssen Law; Prevea Health; Tie the Knot Bridal Boutique; Terri Trantow-Witek & Paul Witek; Ansay & Associates, LLC.; Hawkins Ash CPAs; Bank of Luxemburg; Laurie Sales Venture Foundation of Lakeshore Community Foundation; Bay Towel; Schroeder’s Flowers

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