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Celebrating Success
VDBA extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s sale. … Read More
Arbor Day 2024 at the Arboretum
Join us Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Fun for Kids & Adults • Prizes • Scavenger Hunt • Learn about Trees & Wildlife • Take home your very own little tree to plant!… Read More
Riverview Ponds Excavation
The Riverview Ponds which were empty due to leaking have been excavated and are being refilled in time for the geese and ducks and other wildlife to use them as they have in previous years.
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Grafting Class Snapshots
Thank you to Jeff Edgar and to all who attended his Tree Grafting Class at the Arboretum in March 2024. West Propagation Center at VDBA • Photos by Krandin Zelinske
Two Rivers High School shop class creates site markers
This past year, students of the Two Rivers High School “Raiders Manufacturing” initiative led by Justin Casper fabricated donor recognition posts installed throughout the grounds. … Read More
VDBA Thanks eBird Participants
Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary would like to thank all who participated in monitoring the avian population on the grounds during 2023 using the eBird website.… Read More
Grafting Class Offered
SOLD OUT! A tree grafting class taught by the only person on the planet allowed to use scion from the Johnny Appleseed tree!… Read More
Senator tours Arboretum grounds
On Oct 16, 2023, Van der Brohe Arboretum founder and director John Durbrow gave a tour of the grounds to Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque. … Read More
Fall Update: Council Circle and Ivy Walls
Director John Durbrow and Arboretum friends John and Cher Burish recently shared photos of the progress on the George E. & Susan E. Schiereck Grimm Council Circle and Ivy Walls being installed by A. Chappa Construction at the Van der Brohe Arboretum. … Read More
Thank you all!
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