Arboretum Part of June Pollinator Tour
On June 23, Woodland Dunes and Manitowoc Co. Soil and Water Conservation hosted a Pollinator Habitat Bus Tour featuring three local restoration areas including Van der Brohe Arboretum! … Read More
Two Rivers Rotary Sponsorship
John Durbrow receives a check from the Two Rivers Rotary, contributing to their sponsorship of the Ivy (Wisteria) Tunnel at Van der Brohe Arboretum. VDBA is most appreciative of the assistance provided by the Rotary in building out the landscape sculptural elements which will enliven the Arboretum experience. … Read More
Cross-Country Skiing at the Arboretum
We are happy to report that the cross country trails at the Arboretum are freshly groomed and open for all to enjoy! Parking available on Lincoln Avenue. Ski you soon! Cross-country skiing at the Arboretum. February 2022. Photo courtesy of Gloria Juntunen. Cross-country skiing at the Arboretum. February 2022. Photo courtesy of Gloria Juntunen.
Annual Spring Tree Sale Underway!
A great opportunity to choose from an extensive selection of landscape-grade nursery stock from the esteemed Johnson’s Nursery at discount prices—and early in the planting season! Order by May 15, 2022. All sales benefit the Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary!… Read More
Herald Times Reporter article recognizes VDBA Founder
Manitowoc County’s 2021 People of the Year list has been published and Van der Brohe Arboretum Director John Durbrow has made the cut for his work establishing the Arboretum. … Read More
Custom Bird Seed Sales Benefit VDBA
Specialty bird seed mixes designed by Lee Hansen of Seeds N Beans will delight your local bird population and benefit Van der Brohe Arboretum. Available now at Seeds N Beans, 1813 Washington St., Two Rivers.… Read More
Ivy Tunnel Update
The Two Rivers Rotary has sponsored the installation of an Ivy Tunnel at Van der Brohe Arboretum. Rotary members, led by Jim Lester, volunteered time to aid in the construction of the tunnel and to plant the wisteria.… Read More
Article about the arboretum published in Herald Times Reporter
Two Rivers arboretum started with one man’s dream to build his own forest By Patti Zarling. Retired architect John Durbrow wanted a forest, and when he couldn’t find one he decided to grow his own — right in Two Rivers. Click here to read this front page article on the HTR website (subscribers only) … Read More
Board Developments
Bill Kiel has joined the Van der Brohe Arboretum Board of Directors. … Read More
Major Maple Planting in Spring 2022
George Grimm, a Two Creeks native, is generously sponsoring the planting of a Maple Grove in 2022 to honor his late wife, Susan.… Read More