Woodland Wonders

Presented by Selner Tree & Shrub Care

Now–April 30, 2027
Free/Garden Member | Included with Daily Admission 
 
Step into immersive woodland garden spaces that bring the stories of trees to life. Wander through thoughtfully designed landscapes that shift with the seasons — each offering a different perspective on how trees shape the world around us.

From familiar forest scenes to more imaginative interpretations, every path invites you to slow down, look closer, and discover something new.

Learn more at GBBG.org/WoodlandWonders. 

Spring Blooms

May 4–31| 9 am–8 pm daily
Free/Garden Member | Included with Daily Admission
 
Experience spring at the Garden with more than 350,000 blooms across 47 acres — home to the largest spring blooms display in Wisconsin! Enjoy seasonal highlights including daffodils, hyacinths, magnolias, and more as peak bloom approaches.

Bloom timing is weather dependent. Learn more at GBBG.org/SpringBlooms. 

Daily, Self-Guided Activities

Available May 1–October 31 

(excluding special events)  
Free/Garden Member 

Daily Admission/General Public

Stop & Learn Signs

Anytime 

Seek out educational signs placed throughout the Garden to dig deeper into nature. 

Scavenger Hunts 

Anytime 

Hunt for clues and dive deeper into Washed Ashore, presented by Dar Stumpf and Clyde Reed.

Fort Building

Anytime

Create your own fort-tastic structures with materials from our trees.

Discovery Boxes 

Anytime 

Search for boxes placed throughout the Garden containing games and activities for kids.

S.E.E.D Packs

Anytime

Search, Explore, Experience, and Discover the Garden! Packs include short lessons, games, and observation activities.

Weekly Drop-In Activities  
 

Tuesdays

Story Time 

June 9–October 27

10–10:30 am 

Nature–themed stories and activities. 

Discovery Cart

June 9–August 25

11:30 am–12 pm 

Science activities focused on trees and everything they do for us.

Getaway Wednesdays
Presented by BMO 

June 3–August 26

Buy One, Get One Admission 

9 am–8pm 

Visit a Garden Ambassador

10–11 am
Volunteers are in the Garden to share their knowledge and answer your questions!

 
Discovery Cart

11:30 am–12 pm 

Science activities focused on trees and everything they do for us. 

Fridays
Bloom & Boogie

June 12–August 28

10–10:30 am 

Get out and get moving with your little ones! Sing, dance, and move to your favorite nursery rhymes – all while enjoying the beauty of the Garden.

Programs & Events 

May 
  

May 4–31

Spring Blooms

9 am–8 pm daily

Weather permitting.

Mondays, May 4 & 11

Hatha Yoga

5:30–6:30 pm

Tree Janzen

Tree’s Yoga

$45/Garden Member 
$50/General Public 

One Day: $12

Tuesday, May 5

Guided Tree Walk

9:30–10:30 am

Michael P. & Glenn Spevacek
Free/Garden Member 
$5/General Public 

Dig into Dayliles

3–5 pm

Bay Area Daylily Society “BAD Buds” Members
$15/Garden Member 
$18/General Public

Thursday, May 7

Gong & Guided Meditation

5:30–6:45 pm

Brenda Brayko
Celestial Sound

$15/Garden Member 
$18/General Public 

Sunday, May 10
Moms & Mimosas

9 am–8 pm | Free admission for moms.
10 am–2 pm | Food, Vendors, & Activities

$1 off online daily admission!

Thursday, May 14

Woodburned Charcuterie Board

6–8 pm

Jennifer Frisch
Coneflower Creations
$49/Garden Member 
$58/General Public 

Monday, May 18

Tai Chi

10–11 am

Eric Peter, Tai Chi Instructor
$19/Garden Member 
$23/General Public
(Second class on August 25)
One Day: $12

Tuesday, May 19
Members-Only: Woodland Wonders First Look

9–8 pm
Garden Closed to General Public

Monday, May 25
Memorial Day

9 am–8 pm

Free admission for military personnel and veterans.

Thursday, May 28

Painting with Paige

6–8 pm

Paige Nordstrom, Painting with Paige
$60/Garden Member 
$69/General Public 

June 

Tuesday, June 2

Guided Tree Walk

9:30–10:30 am

Michael P. & Glenn Spevacek
Free/Garden Member 
$5/General Public

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Plein Air Tuesdays with the Art Garage

4–6 pmFree/Garden Member 
Daily Admission/General Public 

Thursday, June 4
Botanica presented by Dar Stumpf

5–8 pmTicket prices vary. 

Tuesday, June 9

Amazing Insects of Wisconsin

1:30–3 pm
Rob Zimmer

Rob Zimmer Outdoors
$15/Garden Member 

$18/General Public

Daily, June 10–12, 15–19, 22–26, 29, 30

Green Bay Area Public Schools Summer Food Program

11–11:15 am
Included with Daily Admission
Free/Children 18 and under 

$5.50/Adult 

Wednesday, June 10
Woodburned Botanical Notebook

6–8 pm
Jennifer Frisch
Coneflower Creations
$49/Garden Member 

$58/General Public

Friday, June 12

Music in Bloom presented by Employment Resource Group
That’s So Shania

7–9 pm

Ticket prices vary.

Monday, June 15

Camp: The Lorax Life
9:30 am–3:30 pm

Ages 6–8

Garden Education Team

$45/Garden Member

$55/General Public

Wednesday, June 17

Camp: The Lorax Life
9:30 am–3:30 pm

Ages 9–11

Garden Education Team

$45/Garden Member

$55/General Public

Thursday, June 18

Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm 

All Seeds to Snacks:

Free/Garden Member 

Daily Admission/General Public

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax
American Honey (Trio)

6–8 pm

All Sunset Sessions:

Free/Garden Member 

General Public: 

$17/Adult 

$15/Senior (62+) & Military

$7/Youth (3-17) 

Free/Children 2 & under 

Sunday, June 21

Father’s Day

9 am–8 pm 

Free admission for dads.

Tuesday, June 23

Abstract Beading

2–5 pm

Kasey Hock

Mama + Maker
$55/Garden Member

$66/General Public 

Thursday, June 25

Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax
ComedyCity (Improv)

6–8 pm

July

Saturday, July 4

Independence Day

9 am–6 pm

Free admission for military personnel and veterans. 

Daily, July 6–10, 13–17, 20–24, 27–31

Green Bay Area Public Schools Summer Food Program

11–11:15 am
Included with Daily Admission
Free/Children 18 and under 

$5.50/Adult

Tuesday, July 7

Guided Tree Walk

9:30–10:30 am

Michael P. & Glenn Spevacek
Free/Garden Member 
$5/General Public

Tuesday, July 7

Plein Air Watercolor

2–5 pm
Kasey Hock

Mama + Maker
$62/Garden Member 
$74/General Public

Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Plein Air Tuesdays with the Art Garage

4–6 pmFree/Garden Member 
Daily Admission/General Public

Thursday, July 9

Gong & Guided Meditation

5:30–6:45 pm

Brenda Brayko
Celestial Sound

$15/Garden Member 
$18/General Public 

Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17

Camp: Tree-Tastic Adventures
9:30 am–12:30 pm daily

Ages 9–11

Garden Education Team

$85/Garden Member

$105/General Public

Mondays, July 13, 20, 27, 3, 10

Hatha Yoga

5:30–6:30 pm

Tree Janzen

Tree’s Yoga

$45/Garden Member 
$50/General Public 

One Day: $12

Friday, July 17

Music in Bloom presented by Employment Resource Group
Feels Like the 1^st Time (Foreigner Tribute)

7–9 pm

Ticket prices vary.

Tuesday, July 21

Members-Only Tour: Woodland Wonders Walk

5–6:30 pm 

Lindsay Hendricks

Horticulture Manager

Free/Garden Member 

Advance registration required.

Wednesday, July 22

Intro to Foraging in an Urban Environment

6–8 pm
Melissa Maurer-Ford,

Horticulturist
$15/Garden Member 
$18/General Public 

Thursday, July 23

Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm 

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax
Sweet Acoustics (Acoustic/Electric Rock)

6–8 pm

Tuesday, July 28

Lammas (Harvest) High Tea
6–8 pm

Northeast Wisconsin Unit of the Herb Society
$33/Garden Member

$39/General Public

Thursday, July 30

Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax
Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns (Classic Funk/Rock/R&B)

6–8 pm

August
  

Monday, August 3

Camp: Forest Friends
9:30 am–3:30 pm

Ages 6–8

Garden Education Team

$45/Garden Member

$55/General Public

Tuesday, August 4

Guided Tree Walk

9:30–10:30 am

Michael P. & Glenn Spevacek
Free/Garden Member 
$5/General Public

Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25
Plein Air Tuesdays with the Art Garage

4–6 pmFree/Garden Member 
Daily Admission/General Public

Wednesday, August 5

Camp: Forest Friends
9:30 am–3:30 pm

Ages 9–11

Garden Education Team

$45/Garden Member

$55/General Public

Thursday, August 6

Gong & Guided Meditation

5:30–6:45 pm

Brenda Brayko
Celestial Sound

$15/Garden Member 
$18/General Public 

Friday, August 7

Music in Bloom presented by Employment Resource Group
Rock of ABBA

7–9 pm

Ticket prices vary.

Thursday, August 13

Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm 

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax

New Generation (Polka)

6–8 pm

Thursday, August 20

Amazing Dragonflies of Wisconsin

1:30–3 pm
Rob Zimmer

Rob Zimmer Outdoors
$15/Garden Member $18/General Public
 
Seeds to Snacks

4:30–6 pm

Sunset Sessions presented by Sanimax
The Whiskey Belles (Country/Folk/Americana)

6–8 pm

Tuesday, August 25

Tai Chi

10–11 am

Eric Peter, Tai Chi Instructor
$19/Garden Member 
$23/General Public
(First class on May 18)
One Day: $12

Wednesday, August 26

Papermaking Retreat

9:30 am–4 pm
Hilary Rath

Paper Play by HJ
$70/Garden Member 
$79/General Public

About Green Bay Botanical Garden
For 30 years, Green Bay Botanical Garden has connected people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes. First opened in 1996 and now featuring 47 acres of display gardens and natural areas, the Garden touches the lives of more than 200,000 visitors annually on average from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. For more information about other happenings, visit GBBG.org or call 920.490.9457.

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