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Full Moon Sound Bath & Astro Talk 2026
January 2, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm

SummerSoundBaths

Fee: $30/$25 members
Registration: Advance registration required. To register click here.

Sound baths are an ancient form of healing and deep meditation; they include various ambient sounds and frequencies playing in a space where you can hear and experience their vibrations moving through you. Everyone’s experience will be different: unique as you are, and according to what is needed most at the time.

In this space, you’ll make time to pause, take notice of all that you’re currently outgrowing, receiving, questioning, and longing to explore.

Your sound facilitator for the evening will be Milwaukee’s own Sevan Arabajian-Ries, musician, ritualist, spiritual guide, and relational counselor. Find more about their work here: sevanmercy.com

The sound bath lasts approximately 45 minutes, followed by an astrological talk and Q&A.

We recommend arriving 15 minutes ahead of time to give yourself time to set up and prepare. Please bring something to rest on and to cover yourself with as body temperature can change during the experience, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Wednesdays in the Garden
January 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am

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2026 Dates to be Announced Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
For children ages 1–3 and their caregivers

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

Wednesdays in the Garden
January 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am

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2026 Dates to be Announced Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
For children ages 1–3 and their caregivers

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

Art + Lab for Ages 7-11 2026
January 15, 2026 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Art + Nature Lab

Art + Nature Lab
Lynden’s Art + Nature Lab for ages 7-11 is a dynamic studio experience where creativity flourishes through choice, exploration, and personal expression. This student-driven program encourages participants to work as artists—selecting their own subjects, materials, and approaches while developing confidence in their creative process. With access to a wide variety of tools and media, participants experiment, problem-solve, and refine their ideas into works of art while sharing inspiration, taking creative risks, and growing together in a supportive art community.

Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration required.

Winter 2026 Session I: (7 weeks) Thursdays, January 15- February 26, 2026 | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Spring 2026 Session II: (7 weeks) Thursdays, March 12-April 30, 2026 (no class April 2) | 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Fee: $175/$133 members per 7-week session. Not a member? You can add a membership when you register to receive the discount. Register online now.

Dog Days
January 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Photo: Molly Rosenblum/Sam LaStrapes/Kodah

Visitors must adhere to our visitor guidelines.

Bring your canine friends for an afternoon of romping in the garden.

Whittlers: Young Adult Carving Workshop
January 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

Young Adult Carving
A workshop for ages 12 and up
Fee: $85/$68 members
Registration: Advanced registration required. To register click here

We’re welcoming back former Whittlers campers—and other young people (ages 12 and up) with some prior carving experience—for a day of green wood carving at Lynden. Whittlers: Young Adult Carving Workshop

Guided by Lynden educator Jeremy Stepien, the workshop draws on the traditions of Sloyd—a Scandinavian approach to handcraft that emphasizes learning-through-making. Sloyd workshops develop skills, build confidence, and emphasize care for materials. Participants will practice safe knife techniques, explore the properties of green wood, and experience the satisfaction of shaping a useful object by hand.

Former Whittlers are encouraged to bring the carving knives they made in camp. The day includes time outdoors, a lunch break, and opportunities to share stories from past camps and new carving experiences. All other tools and materials are provided.

Wednesday Work Days
January 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Fee: Free.

Whether you are looking for a few hours of volunteer work or want a weekly activity that keeps you outside, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. Projects vary from season to season; for the next few months, you will work alongside land staff to pull herbaceous invasive species in our natural areas, as well as help accomplish other projects around the grounds to enhance biodiversity and take care of the native flora and fauna. No experience is necessary, though you are encouraged to bring your favorite gardening gloves and digging tools if you have them. Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided.

Land Stewardship at Lynden
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight their natural beauty. Our goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. With over 40 acres and more than half a dozen specialized garden spaces, the Lynden provides many volunteer and learning opportunities, from removing invasive species to planting new trees and plugs, weeding, pruning, collecting, and spreading seeds. With a small land staff, volunteer help is essential to the evolution and restoration of the Lynden grounds.

You may also like:
The Ecology and Management of Invasive Species
Garden Work Days 2025

Wednesdays in the Garden
January 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am

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2026 Dates to be Announced Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
For children ages 1–3 and their caregivers

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

Wednesday Work Days
January 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Fee: Free.

Whether you are looking for a few hours of volunteer work or want a weekly activity that keeps you outside, you are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon. Projects vary from season to season; for the next few months, you will work alongside land staff to pull herbaceous invasive species in our natural areas, as well as help accomplish other projects around the grounds to enhance biodiversity and take care of the native flora and fauna. No experience is necessary, though you are encouraged to bring your favorite gardening gloves and digging tools if you have them. Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided.

Land Stewardship at Lynden
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight their natural beauty. Our goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. With over 40 acres and more than half a dozen specialized garden spaces, the Lynden provides many volunteer and learning opportunities, from removing invasive species to planting new trees and plugs, weeding, pruning, collecting, and spreading seeds. With a small land staff, volunteer help is essential to the evolution and restoration of the Lynden grounds.

You may also like:
The Ecology and Management of Invasive Species
Garden Work Days 2025

Wednesdays in the Garden
January 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am

IMG_8975
2026 Dates to be Announced Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
For children ages 1–3 and their caregivers

Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space for our youngest learners to explore, play, and grow. Together with their caregivers, children will discover the wonders of the natural world and Lynden’s unique sculpture collection through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and creativity.

Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week highlights a new theme, connecting children’s natural interests with the world around them.

Research from the National Association for the Education of Young Children shows that time outdoors supports healthier bodies, stronger minds, better sleep, and important social and emotional growth. At Lynden, we nurture these benefits by encouraging children to experiment with natural and artistic materials, tell stories, solve problems, and build relationships—all while having fun!

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