Fee: Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden.
Registration: The lantern-making workshop is now full; however you are still welcome to bring your own lantern and join Naomi Cobb for the lantern walk, beginning at 5 pm.

What better way to experience Lynden in the winter than by lantern light? Join Jeremy Stepien in the art studio beginning at 3 pm for this popular annual family workshop to make a lantern (or bring your own). Visitors of all ages can enjoy designing and decorating lanterns made from recycled jars and tea light candles. Embellishments include tissue paper collage, punched-tin lids, and reeds and wires (for handles). Make your own or work together to create a lantern for your group.

At 5 pm we embark on a lantern-lit walk through the garden, led by naturalist Naomi Cobb. She will guide you safely through Lynden's back acres, introducing you to the mysteries and unique features of outdoor life after dark. We'll end with a bonfire and hot cider.

The garden will open at 10 am as usual; the walk will begin at 5 pm.

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Please RSVP by phone at 414-446-8794 to let us know you're planning to attend.

March's full moon has many names: Crow, Crust and Sap Moon. Come walk Lynden's grounds after dark with naturalist Naomi Cobb to delve into those moon names and to discover what is happening in the light of the moon and in the shadows of the sculptures. All participants must be able to hike, be carried, or pulled on a sled if there is snow. A bonfire with stories and treats awaits us at the end.

Please note: due to the weather forecast, this event has been CANCELED. Please join us for the Full Moon Walk in March.

This is the moon that signals the long, dark, cold season ahead. Join naturalist Naomi Cobb for a walk, a bonfire, and some cocoa.

Free to members or with admission.

Autumn is a time of transition and vibrant colors. We invite you to walk Lynden's grounds to collect a variety of colorful leaves, or choose from the natural materials we have on hand in the studio to create your own unique collage composition. Take your bookmark home to use with your favorite book during the winter.

A Workshop with SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners

Fee: $15/$10 members.
Registration Registration closed. Call 414-446-8794 to put your name on the wait list.

Is your perennial garden looking a little overcrowded? Are your plants producing fewer flowers? Has one plant taken over the bed? Are plant clumps flopping from the center? If so, it’s time to do some digging, dividing and replanting (or sharing with friends, family, or the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardener perennial plant sale!) Let Master Gardener Volunteer dig team members Bonnie Paplham, Sue Ratkowski, Patty Witt, and Diane Thieme show you how and when to best dig your plants, the proper way to divide different types of plants and root systems, which tools are most effective and efficient to use, and how to properly plant your perennials. Bring your garden gloves and outdoor clothing. If weather permits, we will “play in the garden” first, then return indoors for the remaining class time.

More about the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners here: http://fyi.uwex.edu/sewmg/

A Workshop with Bob Retko

Fee: $15/$10 members.
Registration Space limited; advance registration required. Register by phone at 414-446-8794.

Native flowers and grasses can be established with minimal cost and initial labor, and fall is a good time to start, when seeds are plentiful and the ground has not yet frozen. Join Bob Retko, Lynden’s former land manager, for a hands-on workshop for those who are interested in starting such an area in their own backyards, or simply curious about native plant identification and restoration. We will tour Lynden's extensive prairies, learn to identify and harvest various native plant seeds, and discuss the work involved (think weeds!) in starting and establishing a native plant area. Participants will be able to take seeds home with them for their new gardens.

About Bob Retko

Bob Retko has a BS degree in Natural Resources from UW-Stevens Point and for many years was responsible for establishing and maintaining the native plant areas at Lynden. He has also converted half of his home lawn into native plant areas. Retko is interested in the control of invasive plants and is a member of the Invasive Plant Association of Wisconsin (IPAW) and the South Eastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium (SEWISC).

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Please RSVP by phone at 414-446-8794 to let us know you're planning to attend.

Join naturalist Naomi Cobb on a walk of discovery beneath the light of this autumn moon. You never know what we will find in the moonlight at Lynden, but a bonfire, storytime and treats are promised.

Free to members or with admission.

As part of her year-long residency at Lynden, Sara Caron will lead walks that explore Lynden's landmarks. Casual strollers and experienced hikers can enjoy an artist-led hike through the garden, trail mix provided. Maps and interpretive hiking guides will also be available at the trail head for self-guided treks. Pack a picnic and enjoy an evening at Lynden (open till 7:30 pm on Wednesdays through September).

A Workshop with Sharon Morrisey, Consumer Horticulture Agent, Milwaukee County University of Wisconsin-Extension

A Workshop with Sharon Morrisey, Consumer Horticulture Agent, Milwaukee County University of Wisconsin-Extension