As Van der Brohe Arboretum is a new and evolving organization, this position offers the right individual an opportunity to be instrumental in assisting with the creating and maintaining of a valuable natural area in Northeast Wisconsin. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of The Arboretum grounds. If you like to work towards a mission rather than just a job – consider joining our team!
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You all were great in making the 2023 Van der Brohe Arboretum Garden Crawl a resounding success! We extend sincere appreciation to all the attendees, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed towards a delightful celebration of the grounds and the mission of VDBA. We were pleased to meet many new visitors to the trails and especially … Read More
Project Update: In July 2023, A Chappa Construction, LLC joined the council circle project team, taking over the Council Circle installation. It is our hope that it will be completed in early September of 2023.… Read More
Enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers as you stroll the grounds of the Arboretum at our annual fundraiser, sponsored by A Chappa Construction. Refreshments will be available at each of the nine Franciscan Gardens on the grounds. Music by Manitowoc Symphony musicians. This event is a fund raiser for the Arboretum. … Read More
Mid-July is a great time to come take a walk at the Arboretum. The Black-eyed Susans, planted throughout the grounds, have bloomed and are spectacular. These flowers will attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the grounds and the seeds are loved by birds.
Are you passionate about birdwatching and want to create a haven for our feathered friends in your backyard? Building a backyard bird sanctuary is an enriching and rewarding endeavor that not only invites an array of bird species to your home, but also contributes to their conservation and well-being. … Read More
The Natural Resource Foundation creates a fabulous schedule of field trips each summer. On June 24th, VDBA conducted an extensive morning tour as part of this program, providing visitors insight into the motives and intents of the land restoration as we move from a golf course into a Natural Area and Bird Sanctuary. Twenty … Read More
Updated July 14, 2023: Access changes daily, depending on where road crews are working but the road has been kept open from the south (coming from Two Rivers) through to the Arboretum parking lot to date. … Read More
Jean Ammerman, her daughter Theresa Kronforst, and granddaughter Clara Kronforst, have installed and maintain a Monarch Butterfly hatchery on the VDBA grounds. The Monarch Butterfly Pavilion is located adjacent to a trail such that visitors can observe the butterfly in various stages of development. They plan to host a release event in the future. … Read More
The George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Ivy Walls’ foundations have been installed by Cornerstone Concrete of Manitowoc. Given the height of these free-standing monoliths, some of the more impressive construction will be buried in the foundation mats.… Read More
