2014 GBBG Winter Newsletter by Green Bay Botanical Garden

WINTER 2014

Explore the Garden this Winter!

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WPS Garden of Lights Blaze a snowshoe trail Discover winter classes ...and more!

Leadership Notes

Family & Education

Cindy Berton, Director of Development

Mark Konlock, Director of Horticulture

From our Director of Development

Snowshoes

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Garden is a special place within our community that welcomes guests of all ages in all stages of life. It inspires those who explore its endless beauty, engages visitors in all that Mother Nature has to offer and refreshes the soul. With more than 90,500 visitors within the last fiscal year and over 20 acres of developed Gardens, we’re so grateful for your support and we can’t do this without YOU! Green Bay Botanical Garden is YOUR garden. It is here to provide you, your family and your friends the opportunity to explore nature, to learn about plants and the environment, to create memories together, to celebrate life and its many stages, and to relax and enjoy the gardens and a multitude of activities and events in your community. Together we keep the Garden growing for our own enjoyment and that of future generations. It’s our goal to raise $200,000 through our annual campaign this year to ensure that the Garden continues to grow for you, your family, friends and generations to come. We are happy to report that with the launch of this year’s annual campaign, we have received support from 100% of our staff and board members again! As a private 501(c)(3) organization, the Garden doesn’t receive any local, state or federal government funding. Therefore we rely solely on the generosity of our members, visitors, friends and community for support. To make your tax-deductible donation today, please return the enclosed envelope, visit www.gbbg.org to donate online or contact me at 920-491-3691 ext. 104 to donate over the phone. Don’t forget to make your investment by December 31st to receive a deduction when filing your 2014 taxes. Also, did you know that many employers provide a corporate matching gift to your tax-deductible contributions? Some companies match 2:1 or even 3:1 meaning that your donation is doubled or tripled in your name. To find out if your company matches donations, contact your human resources department. Some companies even match the donations of their retirees! Thank you for your investment in this recreational and educational gem within the Green Bay community!

GBBG’s 30 Year Founding Members (clockwise starting at upper left):

Lee & Louise Hansen, Gail & the Late Emil Fischer, Paul & Ann Hartman, Robert J. Mongin, Catherine Small, and Ivy & the Late Ken Nelson

Thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, guests can now snowshoe at the Garden throughout the winter months! Snowshoes are free for all with Garden admission and will be available during regular business hours (when an adequate amount of snow is present). We have sizes suitable for kids (5 years and older) and adults. We just ask that guests simply leave a driver’s license at the desk in exchange for a pair of snowshoes. Get out and enjoy the snow at the Garden this year!

Enjoy a Living Christmas Tree this Season! By Kelle Hartman, Children & Family Educator

30 Year Founding Members Over thirty years ago, a group of individuals gathered to turn a dream into a reality. They had a vision and through hard work and tenacity, they helped to build the Garden. GBBG is grateful for their continued advice, counsel, friendship and support that ensures that the Garden’s vision continues to evolve and remain an important community asset to northeast Wisconsin for the next thirty years and beyond. GBBG’s founding members have generously developed and supported the mission of the Garden. Through their passion, determination and hard work, their vision for the Garden became a reality and with your help it continues to exceed their expectations. We ask you, our supporters, to continue on this journey with us! “Ken and I have supported the Garden for many years and have enjoyed seeing all of the improvements each year. The horticulturists do an outstanding job making this happen. Our granddaughter from Arizona so loved GBBG that she got married here.” ~ Ivy Nelson “We chose to support the Garden because we have always dreamed of having a beautiful Botanical Garden in Green Bay where people of all ages could come and learn about plants and enjoy their beauty.” ~ Lee & Louise Hansen

Four years ago my husband and I moved into a newly built house and had a baby. As Christmas drew near, we wanted to start our own holiday traditions as a new family. We decided to start purchasing living Christmas trees. With an empty yard to landscape this meant we could have the pine scent of a real tree for the holidays and after it was planted in the yard, our family could enjoy it for years to come. While they take a bit more planning than an artificial or cut tree, as gardeners, what better gift to give ourselves for Christmas! Here are some tips I’ve learned from my experience: • Decide where the tree will be planted and dig the hole in the fall before the frost. • Shop end of season sales for the best prices! As living trees have grown in popularity, spruce trees are marked up before Christmas. • Heel the tree into its hole under a layer of mulch or straw until ready to bring inside. Continue to water until the frost. • Potted trees will break dormancy if moved into the warm house for too long. It’s best to keep them inside for only about a week to 10 days. Allow the tree about a week in a garage or porch to acclimate before and after being inside. Begin to water it again during this time. • Heel the pot back into place after Christmas. • On a warm day after the ground begins to thaw, plant your Christmas tree, water it often and watch it grow!

Update from our Director of Horticulture With winter around the corner, fall is a very busy time of the year for us here at GBBG. We completed planting over 50,000 spring blooming bulbs in October. Come out and see them in May of 2015! Staff and volunteers began setting up the 300,000 bulbs that make up the WPS Garden of Lights (GOL) in October and also cut back the perennials on 20 areas of gardens. We caged our tree peonies and wrapped many of our magnolias to prevent critter damage over the winter. We take time to prune our woody plants, and typically an arborist is scheduled in November to do the climbing work we cannot do in-house. Fall is also the time of the year when we spend the most time controlling woody invasive species, especially exotic honeysuckles and buckthorn on the 27 acres of natural areas at GBBG. NWTC students cleared our irrigation lines to keep them from freezing and we pulled the pumps from the Children’s Garden Pond, the King Shade Garden, and the Arendt Conifer Garden and stored them for the winter. The Mable Thome fountain is also drained and covered. Of course, we also raked leaves and mowed the turf a final time just like you did at home. Our staff and volunteers put the final touches on the ornaments that will decorate the Fischer Visitor Center and Schneider Education Center during WPS Garden of Lights. Once the snow arrives we have plenty of shoveling and plowing, but we will also be planning the 2015 garden. This includes selecting, ordering, planting, and growing almost 20,000 annuals. We choose and procure perennials and woody ornamentals, and will decide where to move the many tress that are currently in the footprint of GBBG’s next project - The Grand Garden. We also maintain, repair, and spruce up all of our equipment during the winter months. Our team of horticulturists will enter all of the information about what we planted this year into our collections management database BGBase. They will then produce the next batch of permanent labels which should catch the entire garden up to now having permanent labels. As you can see, there is a lot to be done and we stay busy year-round! A team of staff & volunteers celebrate the planting of the 50,875th bulb!

18th Annual

Garden of Lights

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2014 WPS Garden of Lights Walking through Green Bay Botanical Garden’s WPS Garden of Lights is a holiday tradition for thousands. We invite you to gather your family and friends for an evening of holiday memories at the Garden this winter and experience the magic of over 250,000 twinkling lights. Within the Garden you’ll discover an enchanted icicle forest, a walk-through 60-foot illuminated caterpillar, glistening flowers, dazzling critters and so much more. This spectacular array of botanicalthemed light displays wouldn’t be complete without the area’s tallest and brightest shining tree. Indulge in a tasty treat or beverage from the Winterberry Café, shop for holiday gifts in the WPS Trellis Gift Shop, visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, listen to holiday music performed by local entertainers, visit the model train exhibit by the G-Gagers and so much more. For more information, please visit www.gbbg.org/WPSGardenofLights.

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WANTED!

DATES & HOURS:

WPS Garden of Lights Volunteers

Select Evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. November 28, 29 & 30 December 5, 6 & 7 December 12, 13 & 14 December 19, 20 & 21 Closed December 24 & 25 December 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

‘Tis the season for good will and giving back, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by volunteering for WPS Garden of Lights? We need your help to fill close to 700 volunteer shifts over the course of the event. Volunteering is fun, and best of all, all volunteers receive free admission to enjoy the beauty of the Garden! This is a great opportunity for families and friends to volunteer together, corporate groups to support their community or for students to fulfill required service hours. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Anne Basten, Membership & Volunteer Manager, at (920) 491-3691, ext. 105 or abasten@gbbg.org. You can also register online at www.gbbg.org/WPSGardenofLights.

ADMISSION: Adults: $9 (with Wagon Ride): $13 Children (3 - 12): $5 (with Wagon Ride): $9 Children (2 & under): FREE

2014 Highlights Favorite Stories with Mrs. Claus on Saturdays

Come inside and warm up with a story from Mrs. Claus every Saturday before Christmas from 5 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Discount GBBG Members Only: $2

Photos with Santa on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Must purchase tickets night of show and present membership card. (Wagon Rides additional $4) As a special thank you, members receive a FREE hot beverage or popcorn!

INVESTOR SPONSORS:

SUSTAINING SPONSORS:

The George Kress Foundation

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Cellcom Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Festival Foods Fox Communities Credit Union K.C. Stock Foundation Inc. Landscape Associates Les Stumpf Ford Mary Zaborski – Merrill Lynch Rasmussen College - Green Bay Schenck Schneider National Foundation, Inc.

Santa is making his rounds to check-in on every boy and girl and has not forgotten about our visitors at the Garden. He will be stopping in from 5 – 9:00 p.m. each night before Christmas during the event for photos by Ambrosius Studio.

Family Night on Sunday, November 30

The Garden has been frozen over with snowflakes and icicles for this year’s Family Night! Children can meet our Queen Elsa and our Princess Anna throughout the night and families can purchase sparkling, light-up snowflake wands. All children ages 12 and under receive free admission with paid adult.

Group/Corporate Rates* Walking Tour: $7 Horse-Drawn Wagon Tour: $11 *For ticket purchases of 25+, please contact Amber at (920) 491.3691 ext. 113. Advance Tickets on sale at Festival Foods locations & online: www.gbbg.org/WPSGardenofLights FREE Shuttle from NWTC Parking Lot G!

Heid Music Modern Cash Registers

WPS Garden of Lights Tickets: Tickets make great gifts for family, friends, clients and employees. Discounts apply for ticket purchases of 25 or more. GBBG Gift Certificates or General Admission Tickets:

Gift certificates of any amount can be purchased at the visitor’s desk year-round. They’re valid for admission, gift shop purchases, classes and more! General admission tickets are also for sale and can be used for a visit to the Garden.

Gifts from the WPS Trellis Gift Shop: There are so many

beautiful items that will make great gifts for your friends, family or even yourself! Pillows, figurines, signs, seasonal jewelry, unique ornaments and more are all available. There are also many non-seasonal gift ideas. The shop is open during regular business hours and during WPS Garden of Lights.

Trellis Gift Shop

Host Your Holiday Party at the Garden!

Is your company planning a holiday party or other program? Think outside of the office and consider Green Bay Botanical Garden for a refreshing change in scenery! The Garden offers a variety of stunning spaces to accommodate your company’s needs including amenities such as high-speed wireless internet, audio-visual equipment, garden admission and more. Select dates still available for 2014. Visit www.gbbg.org or call 920.490.9457 to learn more.

Our new 2014 WPS Garden of Lights display “Under the Pond” features over 7,000 blue, green, teal, yellow, white and orange LED lights that take you on an underwater adventure of Gertrude B. Nielsen Children’s Garden pond. You will swim with five Koi fish, dance in the seaweed and float with a blue-eyed turtle along the lighted pathway.

NEW! WPS Garden of Lights Travel Mugs and Snowflake Wands

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*Sponsors listed as of 10/30/14

Hawkins Ash CPAs Heartland Business Systems, LLC Lamers Bus Lines Pomp’s Tire Service Prevea Health Oneida Nation WealthPlan, LLC

Gift of Membership: Looking for a gift that your family or friends can enjoy all year? Share the gift of the Garden with gift memberships starting at just $40.

NEW! 2014 Light Display: Under the Pond

PATRON SPONSORS: IN-KIND SPONSORS:

Great Garden Gift Ideas

Purchase your limited edition 2014 WPS Garden of Lights travel mug during the light show for $10 and receive free refills of hot chocolate, apple cider or coffee. Multi-colored, flashing snowflake wands will also be available for $8! Both keepsakes will be available at admissions, concessions & the Gift Shop. Hurry while supplies last!

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Adult & Family Classes

December 2014 - February 2015

Nighttime Photography Saturday, December 13 • 4 - 5:30 p.m. Mark Amenson - Amenson Studio Shoot GBBG’s Garden of Lights outdoor light display with the help of local photographer, Marc Amenson. Learn the settings that work best to achieve beautiful night-time photos this holiday season. Please bring your own camera and dress for the weather. A tripod is recommended but not required for this hands-on beginner to advanced photography class. Class fee includes admission to Garden of Lights. GBBG Members: $17; Non-Members: $26. Pre-registration required. Winter Wonderland: Intro to Nature Photography Saturday, January 10 • 9 - 10:30 a.m. Mark Amenson - Amenson Studio Winter is a beautiful season, but that beauty can often be difficult to photograph. Learn tips and tricks to take magical looking photos of the snowy outdoors. Please bring your own camera and dress for the weather. GBBG Members: $16; Non-Members: $25. Pre-registration required. Flower Arrangement of the Month: Cabin Fever Thursday, January 15 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Emily Hansum – GBBG Education Manager Tired of looking out the window to see only gray skies, a sleeping garden and bare trees? Join us as we dig into the basics of floral arranging and surround ourselves with fresh flowers, bright colors and a lot of fun! Each participant will create a cozy arrangement using fresh flowers and assorted natural materials that are sure to make your cabin fever disappear for good! All materials included. GBBG Members: $35; Non-Members: $44. Pre-registration required. Painting Party Friday, January 23 • 6 - 8:00 p.m. Lori Vandenberg – GBBG Graphic Designer, Fine Artist & Fun Facilitator Have fun painting with your friends in a relaxed group setting while following step-by-step instructions. Enjoy various beverages from the Garden’s cash bar or bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks to feed your creativity. No experience is necessary, making it a carefree, creative night out! Each participant will create a unique 16 x 20 acrylic painting. All materials included. Give it a try, you’ll have fun! GBBG Members: $30; Non-Members: $39. Pre-registration required.

SAVE THE DATE: 2015 GBBG Spring Thaw Symposium Friday, March 20, 2015 More details coming soon!

Family Snowshoe Hikes in the Garden Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 1 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kelle Hartman – GBBG Children & Family Educator Find a new way to have fun this winter! Learn the basics of snowshoeing then head outside to discover what causes winter, explore ways that plants are adapted to survive and search for tracks and signs of animals. Dress in layers and be prepared for hiking outdoors for about 1 hour. Distance of hike will be range from ¾-1 miles depending on abilities of the group. Snowshoes are sized for ages 5 and up. Program will be held as a hike if there isn’t enough snow for snowshoes. GBBG Members: $9; Non-Members: $18. Pre-registration required. Travelogue: France Wednesday, February 4 • 12 - 1:00 p.m. David Schonke - GBBG Member David will share his travels in France, including the Festival International des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Lorie, which is an international Garden Festival! This annual festival is held on the grounds of the beautiful chateau Chaumont and is considered to be one of the world’s greatest garden shows! Bring a bag lunch and join us for this FREE program. Adult Hikes in the Garden Saturday, January 24 • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 • 7 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18 • 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 • 1 - 3:00 p.m. GBBG Staff Member Enjoy a unique winter perspective of the Garden day or night! Learn the basics of snowshoeing, explore the winter adaptations of the plants and search for tracks and signs of animals. Dress in layers and be prepared for hiking outdoors for about an hour. Distance of hike will range from ¾-1.5 mi. depending on abilities. Program will be held as a hike if there isn’t enough snow for snowshoes. GBBG Members: $9; Non-Members: $18. Pre-registration required. Introduction to Mosaic Art Monday, February 9 AND Tuesday, February 10 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Margy Cottingham – Classic and Contemporary Fine Art Mosaics Gain the skills to create and finish a small, botanically-inspired mosaic during this fun and enjoyable twonight workshop! As you work, you will learn about the Ancient and Contemporary Mosaic from around the world and see demonstration on the use of Italian and Mexican Smalti (mosaic glass) in mosaic art. This class is suitable for beginners and those with some mosaic experience. Come with or without ideas for design. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. All materials included. GBBG Members: $79; Non-Members: $88. Pre-registration required.

Advanced Smartphone Photography Tuesday, February 17 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Marc Amenson – Amenson Studio Always reaching for your phone to capture that special shot, but disappointed with the end result? Want your photos to stand out? Learn the best techniques and apps for making your photos the envy of all your social media friends! We will start in the classroom before venturing out to practice. Any camera phone is welcome! GBBG Members: $16; Non-Members: $25. Pre-registration required. Travelogue: Mosaiculture Exhibit at Montreal Botanical Garden & More! Wednesday, February 18 • 12 - 1:00 p.m. Shirley Winnes – GBBG Member Considered to be the world’s most prestigious competition of horticultural art, the Mosaiculture Exhibit at Montreal Botanical Gardens is a feast for the eyes! Many of the world’s most talented horticultural artists take part in this international event and create beautiful sculptures filled with plants, flowers and foliage located throughout Montreal Botanical Garden. Join Shirley as she showcases her visit to this epic horticultural exhibit along with other places throughout Canada. Bring a bag lunch and join us for this FREE program.

Travelogue: Brandywine Valley Pennsylvania and Delaware Wednesday, March 4 • 12 - 1:00 p.m. Mark Konlock – GBBG Director of Horticulture The Brandywine Valley, stretching from eastern Pennsylvania to Delaware, is a horticulture delight and home to several public gardens. Mark will showcase a few of the impressive gardens including Longwood Gardens, Chanticleer and Winterthur Museum and Gardens. Bring a bag lunch and join us for this FREE program. Travelogue: Hawaii Wednesday, March 18 • 12 - 1:00 p.m. Mike Morgan – GBBG Member Take a break from the winter winds and join us for this tropical lunchtime presentation! Mike will showcase the beautiful National Tropical Botanical Gardens, located on the island of Kauai. Bring a bag lunch and join us for this FREE program.

Member Discount

Register online at www.gbbg.org Flower Arrangement of the Month: Cupcake Craze To receive your member discount on classes and events, Thursday, February 26 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. you must log in as a member. Login information is sent to Emily Hansum – GBBG Education Manager all members with e-mail addresses. Forgot your password? Crazy about cupcakes? Join us in this handsSimply click the “Forgot Password” link, type the e-mail on workshop to create unique floral cupcakes, address associated with your membership and we will e-mail perfect to adorn your table for any special you a new password. Once you log back in, you can reset your occasion. Each participant will create two fresh password by clicking the “settings” link. floral “cupcakes” to take home. All materials included. Green Bay Botanical Garden Class Registration Form GBBG Members: $35; Non-Members: $44. Register online at www.gbbg.org Pre-registration required. Name_____________________________________________ GBBG Member? YES NO Name 2____________________________________________ GBBG Member? YES NO Address__________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State________ Zip_________ Phone_______________________________ Email_______________________________ Class/Program Name Date Class Cost 1. _____________________________________________________________ $_________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ $_________ 3. _____________________________________________________________ $_________ If you no longer wish to receive ____ Yes, I would like an Individual Membership ($40) $_________ a paper newsletter and prefer to ____ Yes, I would like a Basic Membership ($50) $_________ receive updates from the Garden Total $_________ o Check enclosed o Credit: MC VI DS #___________________________________Exp ____ /____ electronically, please send an e-mail Please make checks payable to GBBG and return with registration form to: with the subject OPT OUT to Anne Green Bay Botanical Garden, Attn: Class Registration, 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303

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SAVE THE GARDEN SOME GREEN!

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Garden Updates Exciting News About Membership

GBBG’s Holiday Wish List

We are very excited to introduce our newly enhanced membership levels that will go in effect on January 1, 2015. In place of the Basic Membership level, we’re introducing two new levels! The new “Plus One” Membership is valid for one member and a guest in the same or different household. The new “Family Membership” is valid for two adults and children 18 and under living in the household OR grandchildren. Both new levels offer an economical opportunity for members to share the Garden with family and friends! When you become a member of the Garden, you not only receive great benefits, but you also become a vital supporter of your Garden. Membership fees are as follows: Individual........................................................................... $40 *New* Plus One................................................................. $55 *New* Family.................................................................... $65 Garden Angel................................................................. $150 Garden Patron............................................................... $300 Garden Benefactor........................................................ $500 Garden Ambassador................................................... $1000 Garden Visionary......................................................... $2500 All the great benefits that you love remain the same at all levels! For complete details, please visit www.gbbg.org or contact Anne Basten, Membership & Volunteer Manager, at (920) 491-3691 ext. 105 or abasten@gbbg.org.

Please help support our operations, horticulture and education efforts with these items!

GBBG Earns Travel Green Certification

Green Bay Botanical Garden recently earned the Travel Green Wisconsin certification! The Garden is one of two certified businesses in Green Bay and has met many requirements that demonstrate we are dedicated to sustainability and environmental health. In fact, we met 75 criteria, well over the required 35! For example, GBBG distributes info about living sustainably, uses fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent, maintains a recycling program, uses day lighting sensors that reduce the energy used for lighting, installed low flow fixtures and uses organic fertilizers. Learn more about sustainability at www.gbbg.org/gardens-gardening/sustainability.

2013-14 Annual Report Now Available

The Garden’s 2013-2014 Annual Report is now available online at www.gbbg.org/about-us/annual-report. In the past fiscal year, GBBG impacted over 90,000 lives, increased our collection of permanent plants to 44,270 plants and so much more with the help of our supporters! To receive a copy of the report or a complete financial statement, call 920-491-3691 ext. 114 or email lkrajewski@gbbg.org.

Parking Lot Addition Plans....................................$6,500 Parking Lot Pond Analysis.....................................$5,500 Parking Lot Native Planing Plan...........................$1,500 800 Permanent Labels................................up to $4,000 *Made in-house at a material cost of $5 each Professional Grade Money Counter...................$2,000 Pop-up Tents for Events.................................. $250 each For other items, please view our wish list on Amazon.com. Simply search for “Green Bay Botanical Garden” under the “Wish List” tab on Amazon’s homepage. We are in need of a variety of books, gardening tools, supplies for programs and more. You can order the item(s) directly from Amazon.com and have them shipped to the Garden! For more information or to make a donation please contact Cindy Berton, Director of Development, at (920) 491-3691 ext. 104 or cberton@gbbg.org.

Welcome GBBG’s Newest Staff Members! Education

Meet GBBG’s new full-time Education Manager, Emily Hansum! Emily will develop educational programming here at GBBG. Emily has her M.S. in Plant Sciences from University of TN (Knoxville), and most recently worked as a horticulturist on a private estate in Martha’s Vineyard. Other education experiences include: Director of Education for Lauritzen Gardens (Omaha, NB), Education Coordinator for The Delaware Center for Horticulture (Wilmington, DE), Educator at Tyler Arboretum (Media, PA), and Education & Special Events Coordinator for the University of TN Gardens (Knoxville, TN).

Administration

Meet Lori Krajewski, GBBG’s new Executive Administrative Assistant. As administrative assistant, Lori will be helping Executive Director, Susan Garot, with various tasks and projects in addition to assisting with development projects. Lori most recently worked as the Executive Assistant at Brown County United Way, and has a number of years of experience as administrative assistant as well as medical transcriptionist.

Partners & Volunteers We are happy to recognize these individuals as our 2014 Partner & Volunteers of the Year!

Anne Basten, Membership and Volunteer Manager

Corporate Partner of the Year: Sanimax

Education Volunteer of the Year: Lee Hansen has always played an

Greeter Volunteer of the Year: Barb Griffin volunteers every

Event Volunteers of the Year: Bonnie MacSwain has gone above

The Garden is thrilled to recognize our 2014 Corporate Partner of the Year, Sanimax! Sanimax has been engaged with GBBG and a lead sponsor of our Sanimax Concerts at the Garden series since 2010. This summer, they furthered their support of the Garden by becoming the named title sponsor of the concert series. Sanimax not only supports the Garden, but provides support to many close neighborhood associations and over 40 local nonprofit organizations. (Pictured: Donn Johnson, Operations General Manager)

Wednesday, year-round. She enjoys the challenge of keeping up with the multitude of changes at the front desk. Barb has willing hands and a big heart doing whatever needs to be done with little supervision. Her passion for the Garden comes through her friendliness, upbeat attitude and willingness to assist our guests and staff whenever needed.

Horticulture Volunteers of the Year: Jim Tubbs annually volunteers some of the most hours. Whether it is felling a tree, falling in or out of a hole or telling a joke, Jim’s presence lasts well after he leaves. He does many physically demanding tasks like chainsawing and parking cars in the brutal cold, and has helped GBBG through transitions in leadership, designing our further garden expansion and more.

Carol Zellner is an extremely hard worker and brings a certain ‘sass’ and sense of humor to our everyday adventures. Her shining personality brings a smile to everyone’s face when she walks in the door. Carol regularly volunteers three days a week. In this time, she has endured planting bulbs in the pouring rain, risked her life weeding and has literally put her blood, sweat, and tears into the pruning and fertilizing of the Garden’s hundreds of roses.

important role in education during his many years and roles at the garden. He was an early supporter of developing horticultural labels for the plants on display and has served on the Education Committee to help develop adult programing as well as teaching several of the classes himself. Since retiring, he has taken his service to the next level by providing guided tours for adult groups and serving on the Board of Directors among many other duties.

and beyond by volunteering for six events. She volunteers until every last task is completed, even if that means staying late. In her spare time, Bonnie took the Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Server course to become a licensed bartender so she could help volunteer at GBBG events. Bonnie gives so much of herself to the garden and we are so grateful for her passion and enthusiasm!

Bill Jones has been our go-to Wednesday cookout griller since 2009. Every Wednesday for the past 6 years, June through August, Bill helped grill up delicious food for our visitors to benefit the educational programs at GBBG. Without Bill’s commitment, we would not be able to host this fundraiser. Bill brings a warm smile to everyone’s face as they enjoy the warm summer breeze while eating lunch at the Garden. Liz Obenberger is not afraid to get down and dirty literally. From doing the dishes at every Soup with Substance series this past fiscal year to keeping the admission line tamed at WPS Garden of Lights, Liz does it all. Liz has volunteered for seven events and is willing to pitchin where needed. She is so giving of her time to the Garden and always makes sure every guest has a great experience.

2015 Special Events Calendar

Soup Substance with SERIES

Friday, January 30 Friday, February 13 & 27 Friday, March 13 & 27 Snowshoe Hikes from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Program & Dinner from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a dinner of homemade soup, bread and dessert along with a garden-related presentation followed by local entertainment from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. New This Year! Snowshoe Hikes Each Friday of Soup with Substance join us for a winter discovery hike in the Garden. From the pond to the prairie, guests will explore the winter adaptations of plants, search for animals tracks and learn the basics of snowshoeing. Dress in layers and be prepared for hiking outdoors for over 1 hour. Distance of hike will be range from ¾-1.5 miles depending on abilities of the group. Program will be held as a hike if there isn’t enough snow for snowshoes. Snowshoes provided but reservations are required. Advanced Reservations Required, Limited Space Available. Visit www.gbbg.org/soupwithsubstance for more information. Advanced Tickets Members: $10 Program Schedule Non-Members: $15 Friday, January 30: The Incredible Edible Landscape with Tom Jensen, Vande Hey Company, Inc. Friday, February 13: Composting at Home with Lisa Stubbe, Landscape Artisans Tickets at the Door Friday, February 27: Fruit for Your Backyard with Rob Zimmer, Yard MD Members: $12 Friday, March 13: Square Foot Gardening with Lynn Clark, NEW Master Gardener Non-Members: $17 Friday, March 27: “Birdscaping in the Midwest” with Mariette Nowak, Author

Spring Thaw Symposium

Friday, March 20 Learn about a variety of trendy and relevant garden-related topics from experts in the field. www.gbbg.org/SpringThawSymposium

31st Annual Garden Fair

Friday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all!

Friday, May 29 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for Garden Members only, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. open to public Saturday, May 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Shop from more than 100 vendors of plants, garden art and other garden supplies, enjoy live music, food, children’s activities, presentations, demonstrations, learn tips & tricks and more! www.gbbg.org/GardenFair

Mother’s Day at the Garden & Brunch

Children’s Story Hour in the Garden

National Public Gardens Day

Sunday, May 10 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all mothers. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Brunch (Select seating times, reservations required) www.gbbg.org/MothersDay

TasteBud: An Outdoor Culinary Experience & Silent Auction Thursday, May 14 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening in the Garden filled with culinary delights, blooming buds, a silent auction and more to support GBBG. www.gbbg.org/TasteBud

Memorial Day at the Garden

Monday, May 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all military personnel and veterans.

Tuesdays, June 2 - August 25, stories begin at 10:00 a.m. Children are invited to listen to garden-themed stories in the Children’s Garden. Story Hours are free with paid general admission.

Cookouts at the Garden

Wednesdays, June 3 - August 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All are invited to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch on the Mabel Thome Patio within the Garden. Free admission with paid meal. www.gbbg.org/Cookouts

Free Wednesday Evenings & Children’s Discovery Station

Wednesdays, June 3 - August 26 Admission is FREE for all visitors on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to participate in the free Children’s Discovery Station from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

2015 Special Events Calendar

Winter Family FESTIVAL

Saturday, February 7 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Enjoy winter-themed games, crafts and activities with your family! Professional snow carvers will create glistening botanical snow sculptures, provide snow carving demonstrations and a family carving area (weather dependant). Come back inside for food and hot chocolate. If inclement weather occurs, all activities will be held indoors.

Garden Weed ‘n’ Feeds

Art Harvest featuring Fall Family Festival

Father’s Day at the Garden

Grandparent’s Day at the Garden

Kid’s Day at the Garden

19th Annual WPS Garden of Lights

June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Volunteer to help the Garden staff tidy up the Garden and GBBG will provide a tasty dinner afterwards. RSVP required. www.gbbg.org/WeednFeed Sunday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all fathers. Thursday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for kids ages 17 & under with paid adult admission and supervision.

Sanimax Concerts at the Garden

June 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, August 6, 13 & 20 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an incredible line-up of live music on select Thursday evenings throughout the summer in the lovely setting of GBBG’s Schneider Terrace. Bring a lawn chair and find a spot to relax and enjoy good music and great company. Don’t forget to stop by our concession booth for food and beverages. www.gbbg.org/SanimaxConcerts

Independence Day at the Garden

Saturday, July 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all military personnel and veterans.

Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FREE admission for all! Celebrate GBBG’s 20th anniversary and view the works of artists, shop plant sales, enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and more. www.gbbg.org Sunday, September 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all grandparents. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. November 27 - December 27 Closed December 24 & 25 Additional dates: December 28 - 30 GBBG transforms into a twinkling botanical winter wonderland with the area’s tallest and brightest tree, a 60-foot walk-through caterpillar and many more glistening displays. www.gbbg.org/WPSGardenofLights

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Executive Director Susan Garot Board of Directors Dick Rankin, Chair Mike Raymaker, Past Chair Jonie Paye, Vice Chair Bill Wangerin, Treasurer Bill Larsen, Secretary Directors Nancy Byczek Carol Faltynski Lisa Lotte Gammeltoft Lee C. Hansen Robert J. Janssen Julia Johnson Bruce Kilmer Pat Koleske Teri Kranz-Drella Deb Kuhn Judy Nagel John Oates Fred Parish Rob Servais, D.C. Jack Swelstad, M.D.

2600 Larsen Rd. • Green Bay, WI 54303

Advisors Kathy Hartman Joan Mills Michael Salvo

What’s Inside:

A Note from our Director of Development Winter Garden Update WPS Garden of Lights Give the Gift of the Garden Adult & Family Classes Volunteers of the Year 2015 Special Events Calendar ...and more!