Green Bay Botanical Garden Invites Guests to Experience Botanica After hours
Green Bay Botanical Garden invites guests to experience Botanica presented by Dar Stumpf, an immersive after-hours event celebrating plants, community, and the beauty found in nature on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5-8 pm.
Set at the Garden during the evening hours, Botanica offers guests a unique opportunity to explore the Garden in a completely different atmosphere in early summer while enjoying a plant auction, specialty offerings, and exclusive access to the Garden after hours.
As part of the Garden’s 30th anniversary season and new Woodland Wonders exhibit presented by Selner Tree & Shrub Care, this year’s Botanica experience highlights the beauty and inspiration found in plants, trees, gardens, and the natural world.
Guests will enjoy:

- Exclusive after-hours access to Green Bay Botanical Garden
- A curated auction featuring unique plant-focused items, experiences, and Garden-inspired offerings
- Plant-inspired experiences and botanical displays, including plant sales with staff-selected picks and mystery bulb options
- Woodland Wonders art installations throughout the Garden
- Specialty bites and beverages from local businesses
- Opportunities to support the Garden’s educational programs, horticulture initiatives, and community outreach efforts
“Botanica is designed to immerse guests in the Garden in a new and memorable way,” said Laura Nelson, M.D., President & CEO of Green Bay Botanical Garden. “It’s an evening where people can slow down, experience the beauty of nature after hours, and support a nonprofit space that belongs to the entire community.”
Botanica serves as one of the Garden’s annual fundraisers, helping support year-round programming, children’s education, horticulture care, and community experiences.
Interested guests can choose from several ticket experiences. The ticket registration deadline is Friday, May 29.
Garden cocktail attire is encouraged. Find ticket and event information at GBBG.org/Botanica.
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About Green Bay Botanical Garden
Celebrating 30 years, Green Bay Botanical Garden connects 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 guests annually on average from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. For more information about other happenings, visit GBBG.org or call 920.490.9457.

