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Wednesday, August 19 2026

August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am

2026 Winter/Spring Session (Jan 14 - May 27): Wednesdays, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Fee: $20/$16 members for one adult and one child. Add an additional child for $8.
Registration: Group size is limited; advance registration is required. Register online now. Sessions move indoors in the event of inclement weather.
For children ages 2–4 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!

To view a list of the session themes, click here.

Wednesday Work Days

August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee: Free.
Registration: Advance registration encouraged. Click here to register online. Work days are weather-dependent. If you have registered in advance, we will contact you if we are cancelling due to inclement weather.

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.

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Garden Work Days 2026

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre: Here2Play

August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The event is free but registration is strongly encouraged: Click here to register.

Check-in, designer displays, and food offerings will begin at 6 pm. Feel free to arrive early to stroll Lynden's grounds and visit their current gallery exhibition, Warren King's Homecoming. The program begins at 6:30.

Lynden welcomes Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to the sculpture garden to kick off MCT's production of MAYBE WE'LL FLY, a play inspired by the artist Mary Nohl, with a Here2Play event. Get a sneak peek of the first production in MCT’s 2026/27 season: the world premiere of MAYBE WE'LL FLY, by Marie Kohler with music by Josh Schmidt and directed by Elizabeth Margolius, and engage with local performers, artists, and community members.

Mary Nohl and her legacy have been central to Lynden's support of artists since the sculpture garden opened to the public in 2010. Lynden administers the Mary L. Nohl Fellowship for Individual Visual Artists, funded by Nohl's bequest to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and the Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award, a regranting program that supports mid-career artists in the greater Milwaukee area, funded by the Ruth Foundation for the Arts.

Here2Play sets the stage for meaningful conversations and deep impact by contextualizing each play's themes in Milwaukee through a celebratory series of community-focused events. Enjoy special behind-the-scenes, hear-it-first readings from the play alongside a panel discussion with community leaders. And as always, there will be snacks. Plus, don’t miss your chance for a special attendees-only limited time discount on tickets to the show.