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We’re delighted to share a special wildlife sighting that recently took place right here at the Van der Brohe Arboretum. Longtime friend, neighbor, and supporter Joel Trick captured a beautiful series of photos of a family of Red Foxes making their home on the arboretum grounds this spring. Joel spotted at least six young … Read More
Updated 4/30/25—the Nesting Boxes are attracting residents! The Van Der Brohe Arboretum is working in partnership with Two Rivers High School students by helping to support their conservation-based research projects.… Read More
We are deeply grateful to the Two Rivers Rotary Club for their generous donation to Van der Brohe Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary! Rotary members Betty Bittner and Tim Schroeder stopped by to present the check in front of our arboretum sign. The Rotary Club has always been a wonderful supporter and friend to the … Read More
A new span over the ponds at Riverview Drive has been installed, re-connecting the trail loop at the west end of the grounds. The ponds were cleared this spring and lined with a clay sealer to help maintain more consistent water levels. Many of the original wetland plants were stored and reinstalled, and several … Read More
Wisconsin is home to about 20 different species of bumble bees. Their role in pollinating flowering plants is crucial—not just for the natural world but also for human agriculture. US bee populations have steadily declined over the past few decades. The importance of bees cannot be overstated, as they are responsible for pollinating 80% … Read More
VDBA extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s sale. … Read More
