Olbrich Botanical Gardens

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3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-4550

An adventure for all ages! Explore 16 acres of outdoor and indoor display gardens. Open daily with free admission. Olbrich Tram offers riders interpretive messages about Olbrich's history and gardens and is available daily in summer and on weekends in spring and fall.

Amenities
  • A/V Equipment Onsite:
  • Banquet Facility:
  • Conference Facility:
  • Non-smoking Available:
  • Onsite Catering:
  • Onsite Parking:
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
Accommodations
  • Price Range: $225, 1999
Olbrich Botanical Gardens Meeting Facility
  • Theatre Capacity: 200
  • Banquet Capacity: 150
  • Classroom Capacity: 30
  • Reception Capacity: 150

Meeting Facility Rooms

Room Name Dimensions Ceiling Sq. Ft. Theater Classroom Size Banquet Capacity Reception
Commons X       2800.00     200     30     150     150  
Atrium X       1600.00     120     30     64     64  
Meeting Room X       840.00     60     24     0     0  
Outdoor Space Available - Please e-mail for detail X                        

Olbrich Garden Book Club

September 15, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Special Event
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as we discuss fiction and non-fiction books about plants, gardens, nature, and the environment. The Olbrich Gardens Book Club is a book discussion group hosted by Olbrich's S... more >

Fall Bulk Leaf Mulch Sale

Every Saturday until October 12, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
9:00AM-1:00PM
Ongoing Events
Buy in bulk and save! Shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and protect plants. Applying leaf mulch in the fall helps give your garden a head start in the spring. $40 plus tax per tractor scoop. Covers 350 square ft at 2... more >

Olbrich's Crackle: Fire & Froth

September 27, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
7:00PM-10:00PM
Special Event
Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from Food Fight restaurants, and... more >

Save Your Own Seeds

October 01, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Special Event
This fun class will introduce you to the exciting world of seed saving by looking at several different plants and how to collect seeds from them. Join instructor John Holzwart and learn the dynamics of seed production and... more >

Hardscaping and Retaining Walls

October 05, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Special Event
Hardscaping and retaining walls can be a vital element in your backyard paradise. However, all too often these elements are ill-placed or improperly selected for a particular setting or function. Join Tim Garland from Gar... more >

The Winter Landscape

October 09, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Our gardens don't have to be bleak and dreary during the winter months! Proper selection and placement of plants with winter interest will help extend the season and still provide color, texture, and interest in our winte... more >

African Violet Show & Sale

Recurring daily until October 13, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Saturday 12-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
Special Event
The Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs invites you to our 50th annual show and sale. Come and see hundreds of beautiful African violets and related plants on exhibit and for sale. Designs using African violets will... more >

Accent Lighting - Enhancing Landscape & Architecture with Low Voltage Lighting

October 17, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Event
Accent lighting is a component of landscape design that is sometimes regarded as an unnecessary luxury. However, with the proper application approach, it can actually be an asset to your design. Accent lighting not only e... more >

Healthy Houseplants

October 22, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Event
How do you keep houseplants healthy with the changing interior light and variable conditions? With a little preparation and some care, you can keep your houseplants looking beautiful. Dane County UWEX Horticulture Educato... more >

Designing Attractive Native Gardens for Home & Business

October 29, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Event
In the minds of many city dwellers, the terms "native plants" and "prairie restoration" evoke visions of wide open spaces either blooming gloriously or looking wild and unkempt. Neither has translated ... more >

Gardening for Hummingbirds

October 30, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Learn how to create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and hummingbird feeders, you too can discover the magic and excitement of ... more >

Permaculture Gardening Techniques

November 07, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Premaculture is a philosophy and practice of gardening and landscape management that focuses on mimicking the structures and interrelationships found in the natural world. It emphasizes improving soil and optimizing water... more >

Permaculture Systems on Your Property

November 14, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Join Madison Area Permaculture Guild Founder Kate Heiber-Cobb and discover the basics of permaculture systems design and how to apply it in your own backyard. She will discuss observation skills, waste to food and medicin... more >

Holiday Lights

November 20, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
The garden can come alive with holiday lights and other features that will create a winter wonderland in your own backyard. Rotary Botanical Gardens has had a Holiday Lights Show for the past 16 years featuring over 300,0... more >

Sneak-Peak of Olbrich's Holiday Express

November 30, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Special Event
Olbrich Botanical Society Members are invited to an exclusive sneak peek of Olbrich's Holiday Express. See the new tropical show first, and enjoy cookies, cider, and live music. What is Olbrich's Holiday Express? Membe... more >

Permaculture and Water

December 05, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Special Event
Join Madison Area Permaculture Guild Founder Kate Heiber-Cobb and learn how to construct swales and berms, rain gardens, and other water catchment devices in your landscape. These holding methodologies help our community ... more >