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
Spring 2023 sees much progress on the Propagation Center and new Propagation Field with help from local businesses, individuals, and organizations.
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John Durbrow and George Grimm recently reviewed progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle at the Arboretum.… Read More
Reset your batteries, support your fitness goals, and enjoy the sweet bliss of nature. Guided hikes and nature-based scavenger hunts for children at designated locations and times, or guide yourself at your own pace throughout the day. Hit one, or get turbo and challenge yourself to more!… Read More
Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary is conducting the 2023 Annual Tree Sale. Featuring a huge selection of Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials, the online sale can be viewed at vanderbrohearboretum.org/sale, and orders can be placed through April 28th. All prices are highly discounted from retail, and all profits support the Arboretum. VDBA Director John … Read More
Come cross country skiing at VDBA! Updated March 14, 2023. The trails have been re-groomed and there’s fresh snow blanketing the Arboretum. Come experience some winter fun! 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. Open … Read More
